Last modified: 01 Aug 2023 11:46
The aim of this course is to facilitate a rediscovery of the generative influence of the sacred texts of Judaism and Christianity in the arts. The stories, characters, visions, prophecies, imagery, and sayings of these texts have stimulated the imagination for millennia. Indeed, the appropriation and reconfiguration of biblical and para-biblical material in art forms such as literature, music, visual art, and film is so pervasive that such influence has become commonplace to the point of being undiscernible. But this course will open new vistas on the Bible in the arts.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 2 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course investigates the cultural influence of various ancient sacred texts of Judaism and Christianity. These texts include the writings found in the Tanakh (or Old Testament), the New Testament, and other related literature not found in Jewish and Christian canons (“para-biblical” texts). Specifically, this course explores the ways in which biblical and para-biblical narratives, characters, visions, prophecies, imagery, and sayings have been integrated into art forms such as literature, music, visual art, and film. Further, this course interrogates how, on the one hand, discerning such appropriation might shape one’s experience of an artefact, and, on the other hand, how this appropriation might refract one’s understanding of certain biblical and para-biblical material.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 11 | Feedback Weeks | 13 | |
| Feedback |
Written feedback. |
Word Count | 1000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Students will be able to distinguish between the nature of biblical and para-biblical material in its original literary and historical contexts and its reconfigurations. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Students will be able to illustrate the generative influence of biblical and para-biblical material in various artefacts. |
| Factual | Remember | Students will be able to identify biblical and para-biblical material that has significantly influenced the arts. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 15 | Feedback Weeks | 17 | |
| Feedback |
5-10 minutes long presentation. Written feedback provided. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | Students will be able to distinguish between the nature of biblical and para-biblical material in its original literary and historical contexts and its reconfigurations. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Students will be able to illustrate the generative influence of biblical and para-biblical material in various artefacts. |
| Factual | Remember | Students will be able to identify biblical and para-biblical material that has significantly influenced the arts. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Students will be able to reflect on how biblical and para-biblical material serves artists purposes. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 18 | Feedback Weeks | 20 | |
| Feedback |
Written feedback provided. |
Word Count | 2000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | Students will be able to distinguish between the nature of biblical and para-biblical material in its original literary and historical contexts and its reconfigurations. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Students will be able to illustrate the generative influence of biblical and para-biblical material in various artefacts. |
| Factual | Remember | Students will be able to identify biblical and para-biblical material that has significantly influenced the arts. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Students will be able to evaluate the relation between art and popular understanding of biblical and para-biblical material. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Students will be able to reflect on how biblical and para-biblical material serves artists purposes. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Written feedback will be provided. |
Word Count | 3000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | Students will be able to distinguish between the nature of biblical and para-biblical material in its original literary and historical contexts and its reconfigurations. |
| Factual | Remember | Students will be able to identify biblical and para-biblical material that has significantly influenced the arts. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Students will be able to evaluate the relation between art and popular understanding of biblical and para-biblical material. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Students will be able to illustrate the generative influence of biblical and para-biblical material in various artefacts. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Students will be able to reflect on how biblical and para-biblical material serves artists purposes. |
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