Undergraduate Course: New Testament 2 (BIST08005)
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 focused study of selected writings and/or major themes in the New Testament or issues in contemporary New Testament studies. |
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: 2012/13 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| New College | Lecture | | 2-11 | 11:10 - 12:00 | | | | | | New College | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 11:10 - 12:00 | | | | | New College | Tutorial | | 1-11 | | | | 11:10 - 12:00 | |
| First Class |
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| Exam Information |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Successful completion of this course will be demonstrated by the ability to:
1. locate NT passages in their literary and historical context, and to make comparisons with relevant contemporary texts.
2. interact with modern scholarly debate, primarily through the use of commentaries, reference works, journals and monographs discussing the relevant passages.
3. argue a coherent case by handling the textual and historical evidence that attends the biblical text.
4. engage in a close reading of texts, demonstrated through written work and oral presentation.
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Assessment Information
One essay. Essay 40%; Degree exam 60%.
In order to pass this course, you must obtain a minimum of 40% in each of the above assessed components. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords | NT2 |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Paul Foster
Tel: (0131 6)50 8917
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Course secretary | Mrs Joanne Cannon
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900
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