Undergraduate Course: Reading the Old Testament (BIST08015)
Course Outline
| School | School of Divinity |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Biblical Studies |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | A study of selected texts from the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament in translation. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Visiting students should usually have at least 1 introductory level Divinity/Religious Studies course at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this) for entry to this course. We will only consider University/College level courses. |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
16/09/2013 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
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| Exam Information |
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| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | | 2:00 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Read and understand several important texts in the Old Testament.
2. Write exegetical essays on selected, representative texts of the Hebrew Bible in English translation.
3. Express independent critical assessment of the views of other scholars who have worked with the same texts.
4. Demonstrate a sound and adequate handling of secondary literature in footnotes and bibliographical references, including discussions with other scholars.
5. Engage in constructive scholarly debate with other seminar members.
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Assessment Information
COURSEWORK : One 2000 word essay 30% and
Seminar preparation 10%.
Degree EXAMINATION 60%.
In order to pass this course, students must obtain a minimum of 40% in both the coursework (combined mark) and the degree exam. |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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| Keywords | ReadOT |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Hans Barstad
Tel: (0131 6)50 8916
Email: luke.manley@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Joanne Cannon
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900
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