Reading the Bible 1: Introduction to Biblical Texts
Unit Code Summary
| Unit Codes | BS1001Z | BS8001Z | BS8801Z |
| Points | 18 | 24 | 18 |
About
Reading and understanding biblical texts is a foundational skill for all theology students, and this unit introduces key skills required for reading the Bible in its historical, social, cultural, religious, and literary contexts. An overview of biblical narratives will be presented, with attention to current theories concerning how and when these narratives were recorded and collated into the Christian scriptures of the Old and New Testaments. Through this focus, students will learn to identify different voices and perspectives in biblical writing. This unit will introduce students to the historical and literary criticism of biblical texts, as well as the significance of the contexts from which they read the Bible today.
Subject Details
| Duration | One Semester |
| Availability | First Semester |
| Core/Elective | Core |
| Delivery Mode | Mixed Mode - onsite or online |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Prescribed Texts |
Required Text/s See the unit reading list. Recommended Text/s Collins, John J. A Short Introduction to the Hebrew Bible: And Deutero-Canonical Books. 3rd ed. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2018. [ISBN 9781506445991] Powell, Mark A. Introducing the New Testament: A Historical, Literary, and Theological Survey. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2018. Gorman, Michael J. Elements of Biblical Exegesis: A Basic Guide for Students and Ministers. 3rd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2020. |
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Reading the Bible 1: Introduction to Biblical Texts (BS1001Z)
Reading the Bible 1: Introduction to Biblical Texts (BS8001Z)
Reading the Bible 1: Introduction to Biblical Texts (BS9801Z)