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Biblical Studies

Postgraduate | ACU-THBS501 | 2022

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Leaf through the parables and letters of the Bible and analyse them as sacred scripture. Examine biblical passages using narrative, hermeneutical and exegetical tools. Raise questions about the text—and of your own interpretations of it.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
13 weeks

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Biblical Studies

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students should be able to:

    1. articulate a general knowledge of the contents of the Bible and a more comprehensive understanding of a selection of biblical books from both the Old and New Testaments
    2. explain different ways in which scripture is understood as divine revelation
    3. locate and analyse information relating to the historical, geographical and social contexts of the world that gave rise to the biblical texts, using a variety of sources, including online databases
    4. describe different approaches to biblical interpretation using a variety of methods such as narrative, hermeneutical, exegetical, historical-critical and socio-literary
    5. think critically and ask penetrating questions, both of the biblical text and of their own interpretations
    6. articulate a personal response to the text and test its contemporary relevance, personally, socially and religiously.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Additional requirements

  • Other requirements -

    Students may be required to buy headsets i.e. Logitech USB H390 or later model.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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