Undergraduate Course: Method in Reading the Hebrew Bible (BIST10029)
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 |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The aim of this course is to deepen the understanding of the methods used in the academic study of the HB/OT, with emphasis placed on contemporary methods. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Visiting students should have at least 3 Divinity/Religious Studies courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses. |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students will gain:
- knowledge of the methods used in the academic study of the Hebrew Bible;
- an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of these methods;
- insights into how Biblical Studies forms an integral part not only of theology, but also of the Humanities in general.
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Assessment Information
| All students will be assessed on the basis of seminar performance (10%), a 2000 word research essay (30%) and a final exam (60%). |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords | MethRHB |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Hans Barstad
Tel: (0131 6)50 8916
Email: h.barstad@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Paula Kruyff
Tel: (0131 6)5
Email: Paula.Kruyff@ed.ac.uk |
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