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Undergraduate Handbook 2021-2022 (archived)
Module THEO1931: Introduction to Biblical Study
Department: Theology and Religion
THEO1931: Introduction to Biblical Study
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 1 | 20 | Available in 2021/2022 | None. | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- None
Aims
- To introduce students to selected important passages and themes in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and New Testament
- To model some of the ways in which biblical scholars approach texts
- To equip students with skills and knowledge for further study of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and New Testament
Content
- This module offers a selective introduction to the content of both Old and New Testaments, and to representative issues of their interpretation.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- A knowledge of the characteristic interpretative challenges posed by Old and New Testaments.
- A knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles associated with the study of Old and New Testaments, and an ability to evaluate and interpret these within their contexts.
Subject-specific Skills
- Skills in the close reading of biblical texts, and of related ancient texts.
Key Skills
- Skills in the acquisition of information through reading and research, and in the structured presentation of information in written form.
- Skills in discussion, through participation in seminars.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Through lectures the teachers will exemplify an engaged and engaging approach to the biblical subject-matter, which will enable students to develop a clear understanding of the Bible and biblical interpretation, and to improve their skills in listening and in evaluating issues of both method and content.
- Formative essays will develop subject-specific knowledge and understanding, along with skills in the acquisition of information through reading and research, and in the structured presentation of information and the making of reflective judgements in written form.
- Examinations will assess subject-specific knowledge and understanding, along with skills in the structured presentation of information and the making of reflective judgements in written form under time constraints.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| lectures | 22 | 1 per week | 1 hour | 22 | |
| seminars | 8 | 4 in MT, 4 in EpT | 1 hour | 8 | |
| preparation | 170 | ||||
| total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Review | 20% | Critical Review | 1000 words | 100% | |
| Essay | 30% | Essay | 1500-2000 words | 100% | |
| Examination | 50% | Written examination | 2 hours | 100% |
Formative Assessment
Essay (1500-2000 words)
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.