Women and Religion in the New Testament World 3/4 (DV0120)

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

A study of women in the religious life of early Christianity and the Roman-era religious environment through examination of key texts and other evidence.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : New Testament 2 or permission

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
15/01/2009	14:00	16:50	Senate Room, New College	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Thursday	14:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

After sucessful completion of this course, a student will have:
- a knowledge of seminal contributions to the historical study of women and religion in the New Testament world;
- an ability to write an essay showing independent, critical analysis;
- the ability to express independent critical assessment of the views of other scholars;
- the ability to engage in constructive scholarly debate with other seminar members;
- an awareness of the gendered and rhetorical nature of ancient texts.