Postgraduate Course: Hebrew Scripture Theology (BIST11009)
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 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Biblical Studies |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | An examination of theological themes in Jewish and Christian interpretation of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | This is a graduate-level course. Please confirm subject prerequisites with the Course Manager. |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2012/13 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| New College | Seminar | | 1-11 | 15:00 - 15:50 | | | | | | New College | Seminar | | 1-11 | | 12:10 - 13:00 | | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 15:00 - 15:50, Zone: New College. Senate Room |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| After sucessful completion of this course, a student will have: a detailed knowledge of seminal contributions to the theological study of the HB/OT, from both Christian and Jewish perspectives; a critical understanding of how key HB/OT texts inform theological debate; a comprehension of recent developments in the theological study of the HB/OT. The student will also be able to: integrate the study of the HB/OT with other theological disciplines; identify commonalities and contrasts in Jewish and Christian understandings of the theology of the HB/OT; offer independent, critical analysis of the HB/OT texts in relation to theological issues. |
Assessment Information
| Summative: 50% critical assessment portfolio (weekly essays); 50% 3000-word research essay; formative: seminar leadership and participation. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr David Reimer
Tel: (0131 6)50 8977
Email: David.Reimer@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Paula Kruyff
Tel: (0131 6)50 7227
Email: Paula.Kruyff@ed.ac.uk |
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