Writings of the Apostle Paul 3/4 (DV0050)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : DIV-3-PAUL

A study of one or more of Paul's epistles involving close attention to exegesis, literary criticism, religious/theological themes and historical questions.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : New Testament 2 or equivalent

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Biblical Studies, (School of Divinity, Schedule B)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

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

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
14/01/2009	11:10	13:00	Baillie Room, New College	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Wednesday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- Familiarity with the contents of Pauline writing(s) chosen
- Familiarity with major critical approaches and issues in scholarly study of Paul, and ability to develop plausible positions on these issues that reflect scholarly approaches
- Ability to do close study and exegesis of the text
- Appropriate use of scholarly publications in class sessions, course essay and exam
- Weekly preparation for informed participation in seminar-format discussion
- Ability to present the results of research and analysis in coherent, structured written form, and demonstrating good English composition and proper acknowledgement of sources consulted.