DR4553: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN THE STUDY OF THE HEBREW BIBLE (2015-2016)

This course will analyse and evaluate recent work in the study of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, including Septuagint studies. The subjects covered are currently of special importance to the development of Old Testament Studies, namely the history of ancient Israel, Pentateuch Studies and exegetical methodology, anthropology and its use in Old Testament research, and the history and theology of the Septuagint. By being introduced to these areas of research, students will be enabled to acquire a substantial knowledge of key areas and will thus be in a position to participate more fully in the exploration of the Bible. Course guide

• Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
• One of DR1024 Hebrew Language 1 (Passed) or DR1034 Introducing the Hebrew Bible (Passed) or DR1037 Introducing the Hebrew Bible (Passed) or DR1042 Hebrew Language 1 (Passed) or DR1043 Introducing the Hebrew Bible (Passed) or DR1525 Hebrew Language 2 (Passed) or DR1533 Religion at Ground Zero:Theo'L Responses to Terror,War & Nat Disasters (Passed) or DR1536 Hebrew Language 2 (Passed) or DR1543 Introducing the Hebrew Bible (Passed) or DR2047 History and Religion of Ancient Israel (Passed) or DR2056 Hebrew Language IIi (Passed) or DR2063 History and Religion of Ancient Israel (Distance) (Passed) or DR2547 History and Religion of Ancient Israel (Passed) or DR2556 Hebrew Language IV (Passed) or DR3073 Exergis of Texts from Hebrew Bible (Passed)
• Either Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4