New Testament 2 (DV0048)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : DIV-2-NT2

A focused study of selected writings and/or major themes in the New Testament or issues in contemporary New Testament studies.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Biblical Studies: An Introduction 1

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Biblical Studies, (School of Divinity, Schedule B)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
08/01/2007	11:10	12:00	Martin Hall, New College	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	11:10	12:00	Central
Lecture	Tuesday	11:10	12:00	Central
Lecture	Thursday	11:10	12:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Successful completion of this course will be demonstrated by the ability to:
1. locate NT passages in their literary and historical context, and to make comparisons with relevant contemporary texts.
2. interact with modern scholarly debate, primarily through the use of commentaries, reference works, journals and monographs discussing the relevant passages.
3. argue a coherent case by handling the textual and historical evidence that attends the biblical text.
4. engage in a close reading of texts, demonstrated through written work and oral presentation.