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Undergraduate Course: The Bible and Literature (BIST10030)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Divinity CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaBiblical Studies Other subject areaEnglish Literature
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe aim of the course is to explore the cross-over areas of interest in the fields of biblical and literary studies. Issues arising from a consideration of the Bible in literature and of reading the Bible as literature will be discussed
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: English Literature 2 (ENLI08003) OR Scottish Literature 2 (ENLI08004)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs Essential course texts
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesA MINIMUM of three college/university level literature courses at grade B or above (should include no more than one introductory level literature course). Related courses such as civilisation or creative writing are not considered for admissions to this course.
Applicants should also note that, as with other popular courses, meeting the minimum does NOT guarantee admission. In making admissions decisions preference will be given to students who achieve above the minimum requirement with the typical visiting student admitted to this course having three to four literature classes at grade A.
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, students will have a detailed knowledge of selected literary and biblical texts and of critical ways these texts have been read. They will be aware of current issues in biblical studies regarding the hermeneutics of reading the Bible as literature. They will be able to reflect critically on the influence of the Bible in the field of English and Scottish Literature.
Assessment Information
one course essay of 2,500 words counting for 25%, and a take-away exam essay of 3,000 words counting for 75%.
Visiting Student Variant Assessment
One course essay of 2,500 words counting for 25%.
A take-away exam essay of 3,000 words, issued on F of Wk 11 and submitted on M of Wk 13 of semester 1, counting for 75%.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Helen Bond
Tel: (0131 6)50 8923
Email: H.Bond@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Joanne Cannon
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900
Email: j.cannon@ed.ac.uk
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