Postgraduate Course: New Testament Exegesis A (BIST11017)
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 | This course focuses on detailed exegesis of selected texts from the Greek New Testament. Emphasis will be given to linguistic, theological, historical and literary issues. |
| Course description |
Academic Description:
This course focuses on detailed exegesis of selected texts from the Greek New Testament. Emphasis will be given to linguistic, theological, historical and literary issues.
Syllabus/Outline Content:
The texts selected for this course will vary from year to year. An example might be Mark's passion narrative (Mark 14.1-16.8). Students will be expected to translate the Greek text and to consult commentaries to find items of theological, historical and literary interest.
Student Learning Experience Information:
This is typically a small course made up of postgraduate students. Each member of the class is expected to prepare thoroughly beforehand, and to come to class ready to discuss the text in some detail. Demonstration of intended learning outcomes will be through class discussion, and through researching and writing an exegetical essay.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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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 New Testament study and a good reading ability in koine Greek. |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
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 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 33,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
163 )
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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 4,000 words, 90%.
Class Participation 10%. |
| Feedback |
Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Carry out a detailed exegetical study of a set passage from the Greek New Testament.
- Show that they have improved their linguistic skills.
- Demonstrate an ability to research and write a lengthy exegetical essay.
- Gain a deeper understanding of a New Testament text (or texts).
- Demonstrate good judgement about how to judge the relative importance of items on course bibliographies.
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Reading List
| This will consist of appropriate commentaries, linguistic tools and broader reading on the particular text. |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Students will improve their close-reading of texts, presentation skills, and ability to construct a robust defence of a particular reading. |
| Keywords | New Testament,Exegesis,Texts |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Matthew Novenson
Tel: (0131 6)50 8942
Email: |
Course secretary | Ms Joanne Hendry
Tel: (0131 6)50 7227
Email: |
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