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Postgraduate Course: Textual Criticism in Biblical Studies (BIST11001)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Divinity CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaBiblical Studies Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe textual history, key witnesses, & scholarly procedures involved in text-critical study of the Hebrew Bible, the Septuagint, and the Greek New Testament. Includes case-studies of text-critical problems, and also a familiarisation with the relevant major critical editions of these three bodies of writings.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed Hebrew 1 (BIST08002) AND New Testament Greek 1 (BIST08004)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs Nil
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1. Acquaintance with the textual history, key manuscripts (and types of evidence) for the text of the Hebrew Bible, the Septuagint and the Greek New Testament, and the issues in contemporary scholarly study of these matters.
2. Familiarity with the procedures and practices involved in text-critical study of these three bodies of writings.
3. Ability to weigh instances of textual variation in these writings and bring to bear critical judgement informed by advanced scholarship in the fields.
4. Good familiarity with the major critical editions of these writings, and an ability to make intelligent use of the relevant critical apparatuses of these editions.
Assessment Information
One essay of 3,000 words
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 Paul Foster
Tel: (0131 6)50 8917
Email: Paul.Foster@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Karoline Mclean
Tel: (0131 6)50 8952
Email: k.mclean@ed.ac.uk
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