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DR305K: READING THE OLD TESTAMENT (2022-2023)

Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:28


Course Overview

This course offers an in-depth investigation of a key biblical character. It will look at the issue from three key angles. First, it will focus on the literary and narrative aspects of the pertinent texts: how is the character being portrayed and how does that this portrayal shape our understanding and appreciation of that character? Second, it will explore the historical-critical aspects of the text: how can knowledge of the chronological development of the text contribute to our understanding of the text and its message? Three, it will investigate how this character has been understood in subsequent Jewish and Christian: how can this later reception shed light upon aspects inherent in the text itself?

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Term First Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Lena-sofia Tiemeyer

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Programme Level 3
  • Any Undergraduate Programme

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course offers an in-depth investigation of a key biblical character. It will look at the issue from three key angles. First, it will focus on the literary and narrative aspects of the pertinent texts: how is the character being portrayed and how does that this portrayal shape our understanding and appreciation of that character? Second, it will explore the historical-critical aspects of the text: how can knowledge of the chronological development of the text contribute to our understanding of the text and its message? Three, it will investigate how this character has been understood in subsequent Jewish and Christian: how can this later reception shed light upon aspects inherent in the text itself?


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Essay

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 60
Assessment Weeks 11 Feedback Weeks 12

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Feedback

On-line feedback from instructor.

Word Count 3500
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualAnalyseThe students will learn to Reach a deeper awareness of hermeneutical considerations involved in biblical exegesis.
ConceptualUnderstandThe students will learn to Demonstrate a critical understanding of the formation of a select Old Testament text.
FactualRememberThe students will learn to Appreciate critically the Old Testament as literature.
ReflectionApplyThe students will learn to Reflect theologically upon their own reading of the Old Testament.
ReflectionEvaluateThe students will learn to Explore ways to engage with the theological issues that the text raises.

Essay

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 20
Assessment Weeks 7 Feedback Weeks 8

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Feedback

On-line feedback from instructor.

Word Count 1500
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualAnalyseThe students will learn to Reach a deeper awareness of hermeneutical considerations involved in biblical exegesis.
ConceptualUnderstandThe students will learn to Demonstrate a critical understanding of the formation of a select Old Testament text.
FactualRememberThe students will learn to Appreciate critically the Old Testament as literature.
ReflectionApplyThe students will learn to Reflect theologically upon their own reading of the Old Testament.
ReflectionEvaluateThe students will learn to Explore ways to engage with the theological issues that the text raises.

Online exercises

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 20
Assessment Weeks 4,5,7,8 Feedback Weeks 5,6,8,9

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Feedback

Four On-line Exercises (250 words, 5% each).  

Peer-review

On-line feedback from instructor.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualAnalyseThe students will learn to Reach a deeper awareness of hermeneutical considerations involved in biblical exegesis.
ConceptualUnderstandThe students will learn to Demonstrate a critical understanding of the formation of a select Old Testament text.
ReflectionApplyThe students will learn to Reflect theologically upon their own reading of the Old Testament.
ReflectionEvaluateThe students will learn to Explore ways to engage with the theological issues that the text raises.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Exam

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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Online.

Open book.

 

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
FactualRememberThe students will learn to Appreciate critically the Old Testament as literature.
ConceptualUnderstandThe students will learn to Demonstrate a critical understanding of the formation of a select Old Testament text.
ReflectionEvaluateThe students will learn to Explore ways to engage with the theological issues that the text raises.
ConceptualAnalyseThe students will learn to Reach a deeper awareness of hermeneutical considerations involved in biblical exegesis.
ReflectionApplyThe students will learn to Reflect theologically upon their own reading of the Old Testament.

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