Undergraduate Course: Early Jewish Texts 3/4 (BIST10032)
Course Outline
School |
School of Divinity |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Biblical Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
A selection of Jewish texts dating to the Graeco-Roman period, including apocalypses, apocrypha, pseudepigrapha, apocalypses and novels. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
A better understanding of the rich variety of texts in the period prior to the emergence of Christianity and Rabbinic Judaism. |
Assessment Information
10% class participation, 30% 2,500 word essay and 60% exam |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Prof Timothy Lim
Tel: (0131 6)50 8919
Email: Timothy.Lim@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
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