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Postgraduate Course: Studies in Ancient Judaism (BIST11014)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Divinity CollegeCollege of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThis course aims to introduce students to Second Temple Judaism by the study of important facets of the Jewish religion from its post-exilic origins (515 BCE) to the beginning of the rabbinic period (200 CE). Alongside an historical study of the period will be religious topics and themes (eg Temple, the Dead Sea Scrolls, messianism, Pharisees) that are particularly important for students of Biblical Studies.
Course description Academic Description:
This course aims to introduce students to ancient Judaism by the study of important facets of the Jewish religion from its post-exilic origins (515 BCE) to the beginning of the rabbinic period (ca. 200 CE).

Syllabus/Outline Content:
Alongside an historical overview of the period will be lectures and tutorials on themes that are particularly important for students of Jewish Studies, Biblical Studies and Religion. Students will have the opportunity to read and study a variety of texts that are not normally part of the Biblical Studies curriculum.

Student Learning Experience Information:
The course will be taught by a combination of lectures and seminars, during which time students would be able to engage with the primary sources as well as scholarly discussion of various issues.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. have a good understanding of the history of Judaism between 515 BCE and 70 CE.
  2. have studied key themes in the development of ancient Judaism.
  3. have studied key biblical and non-biblical texts that are important for ancient Judaism.
  4. have studied in depth one topic (e.g. formation of the Jewish canon) in seminars.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Course URL http://www.div.ed.ac.uk/
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsSecond Temple Judaism,Ancient Judaism,Intertestamental Period,Postbiblical.
Contacts
Course organiserProf Timothy Lim
Tel: (0131 6)50 8919
Email: Timothy.Lim@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Joanne Hendry
Tel: (0131 6)50 7227
Email: J.Hendry@ed.ac.uk
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