Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2013-2014 (archived)
Module THEO2271: PASSION NARRATIVES (IN GREEK)
Department: Theology and Religion
THEO2271:
PASSION NARRATIVES (IN GREEK)
Type |
Open |
Level |
2 |
Credits |
20 |
Availability |
Available in 2013/14 |
Module Cap |
None. |
Location |
Durham
|
Prerequisites
- New Testament Greek and Exegesis (THEO1161) or
equivalent.
Corequisites
Excluded Combination of Modules
Aims
- To develop linguistic knowledge and exegetical skills in close
study of selected texts.
- To introduce relevant questions concerning the Historical
Jesus.
- To build on knowledge of New Testament Greek gained at Level 1 or
through other study.
- To equip students with skills and knowledge ancilliary to other
modules which they have taken or are taking.
Content
- The course will focus on Mark 14-16 and Luke 22-24,
reading selected sections to develop skills in translation and
exegesis.
- Questions about the relationship between history and
theology at this critical point for Christian faith are considered.
Building on prior knowledge, this course will equip students to become
independent exegetes of the Greek New Testament.
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Learning Outcomes
- Detailed knowledge of the set texts.
- Knowledge and critical understanding of the literary and
historical issues arising from the set texts, and an ability to
evaluate critically the appropriateness of different approaches to
these issues.
- Ability to translate New Testament Greek at intermediate
level.
- Exegetical skills in close study of texts, and use of
relevant printed resources.
- Generic linguistic skills.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to
the learning outcomes of the module
- Lectures convey information and exemplify an approach to the
subject-matter, enabling students to develop a clear understanding of
the subject and to improve their skills in listening and in evaluating
information.
- Formative essays and prepared exegesis develop
subject-specific knowledge and understanding, along with student skills
in the acquisition of information through reading and research, and in
the structured presentation of information in written form.
- Examinations assess subject-specific knowledge and
understanding, along with student skills in the structured presentation
of information in written form under time constraints. In this module
the examination especially assesses subject skills.
- Summative essays both develop (through feedback) and assess
subject-specific understanding, cognitive and interpretative skills, and
key skills of written communication and acquisition of
information.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
Activity |
Number |
Frequency |
Duration |
Total/Hours |
|
Lectures (1 hour on grammar, and 1 on exegesis each
week) |
44 |
2 per week |
1 hour |
44 |
|
Preparation and Reading |
156 |
|
|
156 |
|
Total |
|
|
|
200 |
|
Summative Assessment
Component: Examination |
Component Weighting: 60% |
Element |
Length / duration |
Element Weighting |
Resit Opportunity |
examination |
2 hours |
60% |
|
Component: Essay |
Component Weighting: 40% |
Element |
Length / duration |
Element Weighting |
Resit Opportunity |
essay |
3000 words |
100% |
|
1500 word exegesis.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University