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THEO2016

Directed Biblical Studies 2

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Not available in 2012

Previously offered in 2010

This course will allow students to select one of two areas of Biblical study: The Psalms or Lukan-Acts; and will examine the literary form and theological content of The Psalms or Lukan-Acts.

Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be expected to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the principal issues associated with the study.
2. Exhibit a critical understanding of the principal literary forms in their selected topic
3. Demonstrate a well-developed skill in the exegesis of a selected passage(s) form their selected topic.
4. Display a critical appreciation of the place of their selected study in the Hebrew or Christian Canons.
Content
Themes will include:

The Psalms:
1. Did David write the 150 psalms?
2. The Psalms as the prayer of the people
3. Hymns of praise - wholistic approach to religion, the cosmos, the individual.
4. Psalms of lament - individual and communal lament.
5. Liturgical and historical Psalms; Psalms and liturgy; Wisdom Psalms and Royal psalms.

Lukan-Acts:
1. Luke's Gospel - The Gospel of the Poor.
2. The Acts: The Gospel of the early Church.
3. Historical, social and political background of the Lukan community.
4. Luke's historical perspective; distinctive literary features of the Gospel and Acts.
5. Principal theological themes of the Gospel and Acts.
6. Recent scholarship and trends.
7. Critical exegesis of selected passages.
Replacing Course(s)
Not Applicable.
Transition
Not Applicable.
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
Nil
Modes of Delivery
Distance Learning : Paper Based
Teaching Methods
Self Directed Learning
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Two or more written assignments, which might include minor or major essays, tutorial papers, book reviews, online quiz, blogs, essay proposals, bibliographies or other similar exercises, totalling 1000-4500 words. 100%
Other: (please specify)
Specific instructions about the weighting, timing and word limits of all assessment tasks will be found in the course outline available in the first two weeks of semester.
Contact Hours
Self Directed Learning: for 130 hour(s) per Term for Full Term