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DR252N: LITERATURE AND SOCIETY IN ANCIENT ISRAEL (2021-2022)

Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:05


Course Overview

This course contains a survey of the biblical literature of the Hebrew Bible and of the critical methods involved in its study. The course surveys the content, theology, and history of formation of key books within the Hebrew Bible. It also presents and critically evaluates source-critical, redaction-critical, form-critical, and canonical approaches to the biblical texts.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 2
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Nathaniel Greene

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

  • Programme Level 2
  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course contains a survey of the biblical literature of the Hebrew Bible and of the critical methods involved in its study. The course surveys the content, theology, and history of formation of key books within the Hebrew Bible. It also presents and critically evaluates source-critical, redaction-critical, form-critical, and canonical approaches to the biblical texts. 


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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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

Exam

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Learning Outcomes
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Essay

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 30
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Feedback Word Count 3000
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2 web-based quizes, using WebCT quiz-tool

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 20
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Formative Assessment

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Resit Assessments

Essay

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
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Feedback Word Count 2500
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Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
FactualRememberRead biblical texts in an informed and critical manner.
ConceptualAnalyseReflect independently and critically on theological and ideological problems raised by the biblical texts.
ReflectionUnderstandGain an awareness and appreciation of social and cultural diversity.
ReflectionApplyGain an openness to, and an interest in, life-long learning through directed and self-directed study.

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