Textual Criticism in Biblical Studies (P00170)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : DIV-P-P00170

The 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

? Pre-requisites : Hebrew 1h; New Testament Greek 1h; Or previous study of Greek & Hebrew at levels equivalent to DV0045 & DV0047. Or by permission of the Programme Coordinator for this degree programme.

? Costs : Nil

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Biblical Studies, (School of Divinity, Schedule B)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

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

Regular and prepared class participation (based on assigned readings): 20%
Course essay (2000 words, focused on a given instance of textual variation): 30%
Written final examination (shaped by class sessions, required and recommended readings): 50%.