Postgraduate Course: Hebrew Bible Exegesis A (BIST11016)
Course Outline
| School | School of Divinity |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | Close reading of selected texts from the Hebrew Bible. |
| Course description |
Participants on this course engage in a close reading and exegetical study of a selected text from the Hebrew Bible. Particular attention is devoted to linguistic, historical, theological, and literary issues.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | 0 |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Students must have three years of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament study and good reading ability in classical Hebrew. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2015/16, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
196 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Exegetical essay of 5,000 words, 90%
Weekly class participation, 10% |
| Feedback |
Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
When students have successfully completed this course, they will have:
1. carried out detailed exegetical study of a set text from the Hebrew Bible in its text-critical, literary, historical, and theological dimensions;
2. improved their linguistic skills;
3. had practice in writing a substantial exegetical essay; and
4. gained a deeper understanding of part of the Hebrew Bible.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Students will gain ability in analysing texts, marshalling evidence in support of that analysis, oral presentation skills, and handling detail in writing. |
| Keywords | Hebrew Bible, Old Testament, Hebrew, exegesis |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr David Reimer
Tel: (0131 6)50 8977
Email: |
Course secretary | Ms Joanne Hendry
Tel: (0131 6)50 7227
Email: |
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