Undergraduate Course: Biblical Hebrew Texts B (DIVI10052)
Course Outline
| School | School of Divinity |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | Extended selections from the Hebrew Bible: introduction, translation, and textual and exegetical commentary. |
| Course description |
Academic Description:
The course offers a close study of extended selections from the Hebrew Bible: introduction, translation, and exegetical commentary. It is a companion course to Biblical Hebrew Texts A and may be taken either in isolation or along with that course for students, who want to build a focus in He-brew Bible.
Syllabus/Outline Content:
The course has two aims: First of all, it focuses on enhancing primary-text language skills for Honours students and on introducing them to historical-critical exegesis, while, secondly, it gives an introduction to key texts from different parts of the Hebrew Bible.
Student Learning Experience Information:
The first session gives an introduction into the chosen parts of the Hebrew Bible. The further sessions will concentrate on translation and analysis of texts as well the discussion of motifs and themes. Interactive elements will enhance the student experience, while the different forms of assessment will help them to demonstrate the learning outcomes.
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Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Visiting students should have at least 3 Hebrew/Religious Studies/ Divinity courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses. |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2022/23, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: 0 |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 22,
Feedback/Feedforward Hours 1,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Revision Session Hours 1,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
170 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
80 %,
Practical Exam
20 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
20% - Seminar participation
30% - Essay on a linguistic topic (1000 words)
50% - Final Essay (3000 words): students will be required to submit an essay plan for approval several weeks before the deadline |
| Feedback |
Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a wider experience of classical Hebrew through careful reading of selected Biblical and non-biblical texts.
- Have developed the skills of textual criticism through first-hand examination of the range of relevant evidence.
- Have developed skills in exegesis through a structured investigation of the literary, historical and theological dimensions of the texts studied.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
- Self-discipline
- Self-direction
- Ability to engage critically with the meaning of documents and recognise that meanings may be multiple
- Ability to read texts in a different language |
| Keywords | Hebrew,Bible |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Timothy Lim
Tel: (0131 6)50 8919
Email: |
Course secretary | |
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