BB691.306 Issues in Biblical Studies
Unit Description
Pre-requisites
BB502.306 Old Testament Introduction BB503.306 New Testament Introduction BB524.306 Introduction to the Bible
Co-requisites
None.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
Identify and analyse key themes relevant to the subject topic.
Evaluate key approaches to the subject topic.
Make a clear and coherent presentation of a key idea relevant to the subject topic
Adapt key principles from the subject to a range of contemporary contexts.
Unit Description
This subject allows one-off opportunities to study with visiting specialists, in cross-institutional subjects, or in areas where a subject is only likely to be offered once (or is being trialled) for credit.
Example:
This subject will examine the Book of Romans from a number of perspectives. It will begin with a discussion and summary of the historical and cultural background of the book and then look at issues of authenticity and authorship.
Selected passages will be exegeted and pertinent critical methods employed to determine the meaning of the text. Application to contemporary settings will be emphasised.
Various themes of the Book of Romans will be explored from a biblical theology perspective including salvation, sanctification and the law.
Contemporary methods of interpretation of Romans will be surveyed including post-colonial interpretation and reader-response interpretation.
Teaching Strategies
This will be a classroom-based taught unit. Lectures, tutorials and seminars will be utilised as appropriate.
Unit offerings
Face to face: (Every 2nd Year (Even), Semester 1)Please note
The Unit Offerings listed above are a guide only and the timetable for any year is the final authority. The College may vary offerings based on demand, regulatory requirements, continual improvement processes or other conditions.
This unit may be available in different modes of delivery i.e. online and face-to-face as listed above. The unit content will not differ between these modes of delivery. There will possibly be a difference in the schedule and/or the prescribed assessment tasks, however both will cover and assess the same content.