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THEO6030

Biblical Studies - Foundations

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 1
Online - Broken Bay InstituteSemester 1, Semester 2
Seminar - Broken Bay InstituteSemester 1, Semester 2
UoN Broken Bay Instit - OnlineSummer

Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2010

This course draws upon contemporary methods of Biblical studies in an attempt to draw upon biblical scholarship to make meaning out of the Bible. The course examines major themes found in both the Old and New Testament (the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures) as well as sacred texts from other religious traditions.

Objectives
Upon completion of this course students will be expected to:
1. Examine and show familiarity with the major divisions and themes of the Bible.
2. Demonstrate skills in Biblical interpretation.
3. Demonstrate skill in Biblical exegesis.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the 'Law and the Prophets'.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the New Testament, especially the Synoptic Gospels and Pauline literature.
Content
Themes will include:
1. The Bible as the Word of God in human words.
2. The nature and significance of the Old Testament especially The Torah and the Prophets.
3. The nature and significance of the New Testament especially the Synoptic Gospels, as well as, selected Pauline letters.
4. The religious truth of the Bible as opposed to the scientific and historical truth.
5. Interpreting the Bible.
6. Recent scholarship in methods of Biblical exegesis.
Replacing Course(s)
Not Applicable
Transition
Not Applicable
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
Nil
Modes of Delivery
Distance Learning : IT Based
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 5,000 words (or equivalent). 100%
Contact Hours
Self Directed Learning: for 130 hour(s) per Term for Full Term

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for THEO6030