| source University of Auckland (X) |
level |
department Biblical Studies (X) |
Designed to give students a basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts.
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Designed to give students a basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. Designed to give students a basic knowledge of New Testament Greek, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. No prior knowledge of Greek is assumed.
Score: 11.831493 Details | Listing | Web page
Designed to give students a basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. Designed to give students a basic knowledge of New Testament Greek, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. No prior knowledge of Greek is assumed. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society.
Score: 11.831493 Details | Listing | Web page
Designed to give students a basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. Designed to give students a basic knowledge of New Testament Greek, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. No prior knowledge of Greek is assumed. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society.
Score: 11.831493 Details | Listing | Web page
Designed to give students a basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. Designed to give students a basic knowledge of New Testament Greek, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. No prior knowledge of Greek is assumed. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching.
Score: 11.831493 Details | Listing | Web page
Designed to give students a basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. Designed to give students a basic knowledge of New Testament Greek, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. No prior knowledge of Greek is assumed. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching. A critical study of the relationship of biblical texts to their historical, literary, social and cultural contexts, and how these illuminate contemporary contexts and interpretations. Students will be enabled to assess the significance of the biblical text in historical and contemporary situations, recognising the multi-faceted nature of all biblical interpretation.
Score: 11.831493 Details | Listing | Web page
Designed to give students a basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. Designed to give students a basic knowledge of New Testament Greek, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. No prior knowledge of Greek is assumed. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching. A critical study of the relationship of biblical texts to their historical, literary, social and cultural contexts, and how these illuminate contemporary contexts and interpretations. Students will be enabled to assess the significance of the biblical text in historical and contemporary situations, recognising the multi-faceted nature of all biblical interpretation. An examination of the Gospel of Mark in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world and its relationship to the other synoptic gospels. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered.
Score: 11.831493 Details | Listing | Web page
Designed to give students a basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. Designed to give students a basic knowledge of New Testament Greek, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. No prior knowledge of Greek is assumed. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching. A critical study of the relationship of biblical texts to their historical, literary, social and cultural contexts, and how these illuminate contemporary contexts and interpretations. Students will be enabled to assess the significance of the biblical text in historical and contemporary situations, recognising the multi-faceted nature of all biblical interpretation. An examination of the Gospel of Mark in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world and its relationship to the other synoptic gospels. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. A study of selected texts from the Johannine literature and their place in the development of early Christianity, with a focus on the literary relationships among the Johannine writings. An examination of themes and issues identified by contemporary scholarship, with reference to their relevance to the contemporary context will be undertaken. This course is also available by flexible mode.
Score: 11.831493 Details | Listing | Web page
Designed to give students a basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. Designed to give students a basic knowledge of New Testament Greek, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. No prior knowledge of Greek is assumed. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching. A critical study of the relationship of biblical texts to their historical, literary, social and cultural contexts, and how these illuminate contemporary contexts and interpretations. Students will be enabled to assess the significance of the biblical text in historical and contemporary situations, recognising the multi-faceted nature of all biblical interpretation. An examination of the Gospel of Mark in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world and its relationship to the other synoptic gospels. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. A study of selected texts from the Johannine literature and their place in the development of early Christianity, with a focus on the literary relationships among the Johannine writings. An examination of themes and issues identified by contemporary scholarship, with reference to their relevance to the contemporary context will be undertaken. This course is also available by flexible mode. A consideration of one or more of the Pauline letters in the context of first century letters and letter writing generally. An examination of the possible context/s of the selected texts will be accompanied by a study of key themes identified by recent scholarship.
Score: 11.831493 Details | Listing | Web page
Designed to give students a basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. Designed to give students a basic knowledge of New Testament Greek, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. No prior knowledge of Greek is assumed. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching. A critical study of the relationship of biblical texts to their historical, literary, social and cultural contexts, and how these illuminate contemporary contexts and interpretations. Students will be enabled to assess the significance of the biblical text in historical and contemporary situations, recognising the multi-faceted nature of all biblical interpretation. An examination of the Gospel of Mark in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world and its relationship to the other synoptic gospels. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. A study of selected texts from the Johannine literature and their place in the development of early Christianity, with a focus on the literary relationships among the Johannine writings. An examination of themes and issues identified by contemporary scholarship, with reference to their relevance to the contemporary context will be undertaken. This course is also available by flexible mode. A consideration of one or more of the Pauline letters in the context of first century letters and letter writing generally. An examination of the possible context/s of the selected texts will be accompanied by a study of key themes identified by recent scholarship. An examination of the Gospel of Matthew in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered.
Score: 11.831493 Details | Listing | Web page
Designed to give students a basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. Designed to give students a basic knowledge of New Testament Greek, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. No prior knowledge of Greek is assumed. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching. A critical study of the relationship of biblical texts to their historical, literary, social and cultural contexts, and how these illuminate contemporary contexts and interpretations. Students will be enabled to assess the significance of the biblical text in historical and contemporary situations, recognising the multi-faceted nature of all biblical interpretation. An examination of the Gospel of Mark in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world and its relationship to the other synoptic gospels. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. A study of selected texts from the Johannine literature and their place in the development of early Christianity, with a focus on the literary relationships among the Johannine writings. An examination of themes and issues identified by contemporary scholarship, with reference to their relevance to the contemporary context will be undertaken. This course is also available by flexible mode. A consideration of one or more of the Pauline letters in the context of first century letters and letter writing generally. An examination of the possible context/s of the selected texts will be accompanied by a study of key themes identified by recent scholarship. An examination of the Gospel of Matthew in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. Consolidates knowledge of Biblical Hebrew gained in the introductory course and develops ability to translate selected texts from the Hebrew Bible.
Score: 11.831493 Details | Listing | Web page
Designed to give students a basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. Designed to give students a basic knowledge of New Testament Greek, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. No prior knowledge of Greek is assumed. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching. A critical study of the relationship of biblical texts to their historical, literary, social and cultural contexts, and how these illuminate contemporary contexts and interpretations. Students will be enabled to assess the significance of the biblical text in historical and contemporary situations, recognising the multi-faceted nature of all biblical interpretation. An examination of the Gospel of Mark in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world and its relationship to the other synoptic gospels. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. A study of selected texts from the Johannine literature and their place in the development of early Christianity, with a focus on the literary relationships among the Johannine writings. An examination of themes and issues identified by contemporary scholarship, with reference to their relevance to the contemporary context will be undertaken. This course is also available by flexible mode. A consideration of one or more of the Pauline letters in the context of first century letters and letter writing generally. An examination of the possible context/s of the selected texts will be accompanied by a study of key themes identified by recent scholarship. An examination of the Gospel of Matthew in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. Consolidates knowledge of Biblical Hebrew gained in the introductory course and develops ability to translate selected texts from the Hebrew Bible. Consolidates knowledge of New Testament Greek gained in the introductory course and develops ability to translate selected texts from the Greek New Testament.
Score: 11.831493 Details | Listing | Web page
Designed to give students a basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. Designed to give students a basic knowledge of New Testament Greek, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. No prior knowledge of Greek is assumed. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching. A critical study of the relationship of biblical texts to their historical, literary, social and cultural contexts, and how these illuminate contemporary contexts and interpretations. Students will be enabled to assess the significance of the biblical text in historical and contemporary situations, recognising the multi-faceted nature of all biblical interpretation. An examination of the Gospel of Mark in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world and its relationship to the other synoptic gospels. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. A study of selected texts from the Johannine literature and their place in the development of early Christianity, with a focus on the literary relationships among the Johannine writings. An examination of themes and issues identified by contemporary scholarship, with reference to their relevance to the contemporary context will be undertaken. This course is also available by flexible mode. A consideration of one or more of the Pauline letters in the context of first century letters and letter writing generally. An examination of the possible context/s of the selected texts will be accompanied by a study of key themes identified by recent scholarship. An examination of the Gospel of Matthew in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. Consolidates knowledge of Biblical Hebrew gained in the introductory course and develops ability to translate selected texts from the Hebrew Bible. Consolidates knowledge of New Testament Greek gained in the introductory course and develops ability to translate selected texts from the Greek New Testament. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society.
Score: 11.831493 Details | Listing | Web page
Designed to give students a basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. Designed to give students a basic knowledge of New Testament Greek, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. No prior knowledge of Greek is assumed. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching. A critical study of the relationship of biblical texts to their historical, literary, social and cultural contexts, and how these illuminate contemporary contexts and interpretations. Students will be enabled to assess the significance of the biblical text in historical and contemporary situations, recognising the multi-faceted nature of all biblical interpretation. An examination of the Gospel of Mark in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world and its relationship to the other synoptic gospels. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. A study of selected texts from the Johannine literature and their place in the development of early Christianity, with a focus on the literary relationships among the Johannine writings. An examination of themes and issues identified by contemporary scholarship, with reference to their relevance to the contemporary context will be undertaken. This course is also available by flexible mode. A consideration of one or more of the Pauline letters in the context of first century letters and letter writing generally. An examination of the possible context/s of the selected texts will be accompanied by a study of key themes identified by recent scholarship. An examination of the Gospel of Matthew in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. Consolidates knowledge of Biblical Hebrew gained in the introductory course and develops ability to translate selected texts from the Hebrew Bible. Consolidates knowledge of New Testament Greek gained in the introductory course and develops ability to translate selected texts from the Greek New Testament. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society.
Score: 11.831493 Details | Listing | Web page
Designed to give students a basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. Designed to give students a basic knowledge of New Testament Greek, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. No prior knowledge of Greek is assumed. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching. A critical study of the relationship of biblical texts to their historical, literary, social and cultural contexts, and how these illuminate contemporary contexts and interpretations. Students will be enabled to assess the significance of the biblical text in historical and contemporary situations, recognising the multi-faceted nature of all biblical interpretation. An examination of the Gospel of Mark in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world and its relationship to the other synoptic gospels. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. A study of selected texts from the Johannine literature and their place in the development of early Christianity, with a focus on the literary relationships among the Johannine writings. An examination of themes and issues identified by contemporary scholarship, with reference to their relevance to the contemporary context will be undertaken. This course is also available by flexible mode. A consideration of one or more of the Pauline letters in the context of first century letters and letter writing generally. An examination of the possible context/s of the selected texts will be accompanied by a study of key themes identified by recent scholarship. An examination of the Gospel of Matthew in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. Consolidates knowledge of Biblical Hebrew gained in the introductory course and develops ability to translate selected texts from the Hebrew Bible. Consolidates knowledge of New Testament Greek gained in the introductory course and develops ability to translate selected texts from the Greek New Testament. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching.
Score: 11.831493 Details | Listing | Web page
Designed to give students a basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. Designed to give students a basic knowledge of New Testament Greek, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. No prior knowledge of Greek is assumed. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching. A critical study of the relationship of biblical texts to their historical, literary, social and cultural contexts, and how these illuminate contemporary contexts and interpretations. Students will be enabled to assess the significance of the biblical text in historical and contemporary situations, recognising the multi-faceted nature of all biblical interpretation. An examination of the Gospel of Mark in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world and its relationship to the other synoptic gospels. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. A study of selected texts from the Johannine literature and their place in the development of early Christianity, with a focus on the literary relationships among the Johannine writings. An examination of themes and issues identified by contemporary scholarship, with reference to their relevance to the contemporary context will be undertaken. This course is also available by flexible mode. A consideration of one or more of the Pauline letters in the context of first century letters and letter writing generally. An examination of the possible context/s of the selected texts will be accompanied by a study of key themes identified by recent scholarship. An examination of the Gospel of Matthew in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. Consolidates knowledge of Biblical Hebrew gained in the introductory course and develops ability to translate selected texts from the Hebrew Bible. Consolidates knowledge of New Testament Greek gained in the introductory course and develops ability to translate selected texts from the Greek New Testament. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching. A critical study of the relationship of biblical texts to their historical, literary, social and cultural contexts, and how these illuminate contemporary contexts and interpretations. Students will be enabled to assess the significance of the biblical text in historical and contemporary situations, recognising the multi-faceted nature of all biblical interpretation.
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Designed to give students a basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. Designed to give students a basic knowledge of New Testament Greek, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. No prior knowledge of Greek is assumed. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching. A critical study of the relationship of biblical texts to their historical, literary, social and cultural contexts, and how these illuminate contemporary contexts and interpretations. Students will be enabled to assess the significance of the biblical text in historical and contemporary situations, recognising the multi-faceted nature of all biblical interpretation. An examination of the Gospel of Mark in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world and its relationship to the other synoptic gospels. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. A study of selected texts from the Johannine literature and their place in the development of early Christianity, with a focus on the literary relationships among the Johannine writings. An examination of themes and issues identified by contemporary scholarship, with reference to their relevance to the contemporary context will be undertaken. This course is also available by flexible mode. A consideration of one or more of the Pauline letters in the context of first century letters and letter writing generally. An examination of the possible context/s of the selected texts will be accompanied by a study of key themes identified by recent scholarship. An examination of the Gospel of Matthew in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. Consolidates knowledge of Biblical Hebrew gained in the introductory course and develops ability to translate selected texts from the Hebrew Bible. Consolidates knowledge of New Testament Greek gained in the introductory course and develops ability to translate selected texts from the Greek New Testament. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching. A critical study of the relationship of biblical texts to their historical, literary, social and cultural contexts, and how these illuminate contemporary contexts and interpretations. Students will be enabled to assess the significance of the biblical text in historical and contemporary situations, recognising the multi-faceted nature of all biblical interpretation. An examination of the Gospel of Mark in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world and its relationship to the other synoptic gospels. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered.
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Designed to give students a basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. Designed to give students a basic knowledge of New Testament Greek, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. No prior knowledge of Greek is assumed. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching. A critical study of the relationship of biblical texts to their historical, literary, social and cultural contexts, and how these illuminate contemporary contexts and interpretations. Students will be enabled to assess the significance of the biblical text in historical and contemporary situations, recognising the multi-faceted nature of all biblical interpretation. An examination of the Gospel of Mark in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world and its relationship to the other synoptic gospels. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. A study of selected texts from the Johannine literature and their place in the development of early Christianity, with a focus on the literary relationships among the Johannine writings. An examination of themes and issues identified by contemporary scholarship, with reference to their relevance to the contemporary context will be undertaken. This course is also available by flexible mode. A consideration of one or more of the Pauline letters in the context of first century letters and letter writing generally. An examination of the possible context/s of the selected texts will be accompanied by a study of key themes identified by recent scholarship. An examination of the Gospel of Matthew in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. Consolidates knowledge of Biblical Hebrew gained in the introductory course and develops ability to translate selected texts from the Hebrew Bible. Consolidates knowledge of New Testament Greek gained in the introductory course and develops ability to translate selected texts from the Greek New Testament. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching. A critical study of the relationship of biblical texts to their historical, literary, social and cultural contexts, and how these illuminate contemporary contexts and interpretations. Students will be enabled to assess the significance of the biblical text in historical and contemporary situations, recognising the multi-faceted nature of all biblical interpretation. An examination of the Gospel of Mark in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world and its relationship to the other synoptic gospels. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. A study of selected texts from the Johannine literature and their place in the development of early Christianity, with a focus on the literary relationships among the Johannine writings. Critical examination of themes and issues identified by contemporary scholarship, with reference to their relevance to the contemporary context. This course is also available by flexible mode.
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Designed to give students a basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. Designed to give students a basic knowledge of New Testament Greek, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. No prior knowledge of Greek is assumed. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching. A critical study of the relationship of biblical texts to their historical, literary, social and cultural contexts, and how these illuminate contemporary contexts and interpretations. Students will be enabled to assess the significance of the biblical text in historical and contemporary situations, recognising the multi-faceted nature of all biblical interpretation. An examination of the Gospel of Mark in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world and its relationship to the other synoptic gospels. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. A study of selected texts from the Johannine literature and their place in the development of early Christianity, with a focus on the literary relationships among the Johannine writings. An examination of themes and issues identified by contemporary scholarship, with reference to their relevance to the contemporary context will be undertaken. This course is also available by flexible mode. A consideration of one or more of the Pauline letters in the context of first century letters and letter writing generally. An examination of the possible context/s of the selected texts will be accompanied by a study of key themes identified by recent scholarship. An examination of the Gospel of Matthew in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. Consolidates knowledge of Biblical Hebrew gained in the introductory course and develops ability to translate selected texts from the Hebrew Bible. Consolidates knowledge of New Testament Greek gained in the introductory course and develops ability to translate selected texts from the Greek New Testament. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching. A critical study of the relationship of biblical texts to their historical, literary, social and cultural contexts, and how these illuminate contemporary contexts and interpretations. Students will be enabled to assess the significance of the biblical text in historical and contemporary situations, recognising the multi-faceted nature of all biblical interpretation. An examination of the Gospel of Mark in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world and its relationship to the other synoptic gospels. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. A study of selected texts from the Johannine literature and their place in the development of early Christianity, with a focus on the literary relationships among the Johannine writings. Critical examination of themes and issues identified by contemporary scholarship, with reference to their relevance to the contemporary context. This course is also available by flexible mode. A consideration of one or more of the Pauline letters in the context of first century letters and letter writing generally. An examination of the possible context/s of the selected texts will be accompanied by a study of key themes identified by recent scholarship.
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Designed to give students a basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. Designed to give students a basic knowledge of New Testament Greek, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. No prior knowledge of Greek is assumed. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching. A critical study of the relationship of biblical texts to their historical, literary, social and cultural contexts, and how these illuminate contemporary contexts and interpretations. Students will be enabled to assess the significance of the biblical text in historical and contemporary situations, recognising the multi-faceted nature of all biblical interpretation. An examination of the Gospel of Mark in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world and its relationship to the other synoptic gospels. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. A study of selected texts from the Johannine literature and their place in the development of early Christianity, with a focus on the literary relationships among the Johannine writings. An examination of themes and issues identified by contemporary scholarship, with reference to their relevance to the contemporary context will be undertaken. This course is also available by flexible mode. A consideration of one or more of the Pauline letters in the context of first century letters and letter writing generally. An examination of the possible context/s of the selected texts will be accompanied by a study of key themes identified by recent scholarship. An examination of the Gospel of Matthew in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. Consolidates knowledge of Biblical Hebrew gained in the introductory course and develops ability to translate selected texts from the Hebrew Bible. Consolidates knowledge of New Testament Greek gained in the introductory course and develops ability to translate selected texts from the Greek New Testament. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching. A critical study of the relationship of biblical texts to their historical, literary, social and cultural contexts, and how these illuminate contemporary contexts and interpretations. Students will be enabled to assess the significance of the biblical text in historical and contemporary situations, recognising the multi-faceted nature of all biblical interpretation. An examination of the Gospel of Mark in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world and its relationship to the other synoptic gospels. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. A study of selected texts from the Johannine literature and their place in the development of early Christianity, with a focus on the literary relationships among the Johannine writings. Critical examination of themes and issues identified by contemporary scholarship, with reference to their relevance to the contemporary context. This course is also available by flexible mode. A consideration of one or more of the Pauline letters in the context of first century letters and letter writing generally. An examination of the possible context/s of the selected texts will be accompanied by a study of key themes identified by recent scholarship. An examination of the Gospel of Matthew in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered.
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Designed to give students a basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. Designed to give students a basic knowledge of New Testament Greek, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. No prior knowledge of Greek is assumed. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching. A critical study of the relationship of biblical texts to their historical, literary, social and cultural contexts, and how these illuminate contemporary contexts and interpretations. Students will be enabled to assess the significance of the biblical text in historical and contemporary situations, recognising the multi-faceted nature of all biblical interpretation. An examination of the Gospel of Mark in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world and its relationship to the other synoptic gospels. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. A study of selected texts from the Johannine literature and their place in the development of early Christianity, with a focus on the literary relationships among the Johannine writings. An examination of themes and issues identified by contemporary scholarship, with reference to their relevance to the contemporary context will be undertaken. This course is also available by flexible mode. A consideration of one or more of the Pauline letters in the context of first century letters and letter writing generally. An examination of the possible context/s of the selected texts will be accompanied by a study of key themes identified by recent scholarship. An examination of the Gospel of Matthew in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. Consolidates knowledge of Biblical Hebrew gained in the introductory course and develops ability to translate selected texts from the Hebrew Bible. Consolidates knowledge of New Testament Greek gained in the introductory course and develops ability to translate selected texts from the Greek New Testament. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching. A critical study of the relationship of biblical texts to their historical, literary, social and cultural contexts, and how these illuminate contemporary contexts and interpretations. Students will be enabled to assess the significance of the biblical text in historical and contemporary situations, recognising the multi-faceted nature of all biblical interpretation. An examination of the Gospel of Mark in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world and its relationship to the other synoptic gospels. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. A study of selected texts from the Johannine literature and their place in the development of early Christianity, with a focus on the literary relationships among the Johannine writings. Critical examination of themes and issues identified by contemporary scholarship, with reference to their relevance to the contemporary context. This course is also available by flexible mode. A consideration of one or more of the Pauline letters in the context of first century letters and letter writing generally. An examination of the possible context/s of the selected texts will be accompanied by a study of key themes identified by recent scholarship. An examination of the Gospel of Matthew in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. A study of biblical texts in their contexts of inception with particular attention to the history, geography and archaeology of the lands of the Middle East in which the texts originated. This will include visits to archaeological sites and to museums enabling material culture to be included in the interpretation of texts.
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Designed to give students a basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. Designed to give students a basic knowledge of New Testament Greek, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. No prior knowledge of Greek is assumed. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching. A critical study of the relationship of biblical texts to their historical, literary, social and cultural contexts, and how these illuminate contemporary contexts and interpretations. Students will be enabled to assess the significance of the biblical text in historical and contemporary situations, recognising the multi-faceted nature of all biblical interpretation. An examination of the Gospel of Mark in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world and its relationship to the other synoptic gospels. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. A study of selected texts from the Johannine literature and their place in the development of early Christianity, with a focus on the literary relationships among the Johannine writings. An examination of themes and issues identified by contemporary scholarship, with reference to their relevance to the contemporary context will be undertaken. This course is also available by flexible mode. A consideration of one or more of the Pauline letters in the context of first century letters and letter writing generally. An examination of the possible context/s of the selected texts will be accompanied by a study of key themes identified by recent scholarship. An examination of the Gospel of Matthew in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. Consolidates knowledge of Biblical Hebrew gained in the introductory course and develops ability to translate selected texts from the Hebrew Bible. Consolidates knowledge of New Testament Greek gained in the introductory course and develops ability to translate selected texts from the Greek New Testament. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching. A critical study of the relationship of biblical texts to their historical, literary, social and cultural contexts, and how these illuminate contemporary contexts and interpretations. Students will be enabled to assess the significance of the biblical text in historical and contemporary situations, recognising the multi-faceted nature of all biblical interpretation. An examination of the Gospel of Mark in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world and its relationship to the other synoptic gospels. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. A study of selected texts from the Johannine literature and their place in the development of early Christianity, with a focus on the literary relationships among the Johannine writings. Critical examination of themes and issues identified by contemporary scholarship, with reference to their relevance to the contemporary context. This course is also available by flexible mode. A consideration of one or more of the Pauline letters in the context of first century letters and letter writing generally. An examination of the possible context/s of the selected texts will be accompanied by a study of key themes identified by recent scholarship. An examination of the Gospel of Matthew in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. A study of biblical texts in their contexts of inception with particular attention to the history, geography and archaeology of the lands of the Middle East in which the texts originated. This will include visits to archaeological sites and to museums enabling material culture to be included in the interpretation of texts. The history of the study of the historical Jesus with particular attention paid to issues of method and to key figures who have contributed to this study.
Score: 11.831493 Details | Listing | Web page
Designed to give students a basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. Designed to give students a basic knowledge of New Testament Greek, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. No prior knowledge of Greek is assumed. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching. A critical study of the relationship of biblical texts to their historical, literary, social and cultural contexts, and how these illuminate contemporary contexts and interpretations. Students will be enabled to assess the significance of the biblical text in historical and contemporary situations, recognising the multi-faceted nature of all biblical interpretation. An examination of the Gospel of Mark in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world and its relationship to the other synoptic gospels. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. A study of selected texts from the Johannine literature and their place in the development of early Christianity, with a focus on the literary relationships among the Johannine writings. An examination of themes and issues identified by contemporary scholarship, with reference to their relevance to the contemporary context will be undertaken. This course is also available by flexible mode. A consideration of one or more of the Pauline letters in the context of first century letters and letter writing generally. An examination of the possible context/s of the selected texts will be accompanied by a study of key themes identified by recent scholarship. An examination of the Gospel of Matthew in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. Consolidates knowledge of Biblical Hebrew gained in the introductory course and develops ability to translate selected texts from the Hebrew Bible. Consolidates knowledge of New Testament Greek gained in the introductory course and develops ability to translate selected texts from the Greek New Testament. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching. A critical study of the relationship of biblical texts to their historical, literary, social and cultural contexts, and how these illuminate contemporary contexts and interpretations. Students will be enabled to assess the significance of the biblical text in historical and contemporary situations, recognising the multi-faceted nature of all biblical interpretation. An examination of the Gospel of Mark in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world and its relationship to the other synoptic gospels. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. A study of selected texts from the Johannine literature and their place in the development of early Christianity, with a focus on the literary relationships among the Johannine writings. Critical examination of themes and issues identified by contemporary scholarship, with reference to their relevance to the contemporary context. This course is also available by flexible mode. A consideration of one or more of the Pauline letters in the context of first century letters and letter writing generally. An examination of the possible context/s of the selected texts will be accompanied by a study of key themes identified by recent scholarship. An examination of the Gospel of Matthew in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. A study of biblical texts in their contexts of inception with particular attention to the history, geography and archaeology of the lands of the Middle East in which the texts originated. This will include visits to archaeological sites and to museums enabling material culture to be included in the interpretation of texts. The history of the study of the historical Jesus with particular attention paid to issues of method and to key figures who have contributed to this study. By way of a focused study of healing in the biblical narratives, this course develops facility in the use of advanced research methods in biblical studies.
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Designed to give students a basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. Designed to give students a basic knowledge of New Testament Greek, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. No prior knowledge of Greek is assumed. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching. A critical study of the relationship of biblical texts to their historical, literary, social and cultural contexts, and how these illuminate contemporary contexts and interpretations. Students will be enabled to assess the significance of the biblical text in historical and contemporary situations, recognising the multi-faceted nature of all biblical interpretation. An examination of the Gospel of Mark in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world and its relationship to the other synoptic gospels. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. A study of selected texts from the Johannine literature and their place in the development of early Christianity, with a focus on the literary relationships among the Johannine writings. An examination of themes and issues identified by contemporary scholarship, with reference to their relevance to the contemporary context will be undertaken. This course is also available by flexible mode. A consideration of one or more of the Pauline letters in the context of first century letters and letter writing generally. An examination of the possible context/s of the selected texts will be accompanied by a study of key themes identified by recent scholarship. An examination of the Gospel of Matthew in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. Consolidates knowledge of Biblical Hebrew gained in the introductory course and develops ability to translate selected texts from the Hebrew Bible. Consolidates knowledge of New Testament Greek gained in the introductory course and develops ability to translate selected texts from the Greek New Testament. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching. A critical study of the relationship of biblical texts to their historical, literary, social and cultural contexts, and how these illuminate contemporary contexts and interpretations. Students will be enabled to assess the significance of the biblical text in historical and contemporary situations, recognising the multi-faceted nature of all biblical interpretation. An examination of the Gospel of Mark in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world and its relationship to the other synoptic gospels. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. A study of selected texts from the Johannine literature and their place in the development of early Christianity, with a focus on the literary relationships among the Johannine writings. Critical examination of themes and issues identified by contemporary scholarship, with reference to their relevance to the contemporary context. This course is also available by flexible mode. A consideration of one or more of the Pauline letters in the context of first century letters and letter writing generally. An examination of the possible context/s of the selected texts will be accompanied by a study of key themes identified by recent scholarship. An examination of the Gospel of Matthew in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. A study of biblical texts in their contexts of inception with particular attention to the history, geography and archaeology of the lands of the Middle East in which the texts originated. This will include visits to archaeological sites and to museums enabling material culture to be included in the interpretation of texts. The history of the study of the historical Jesus with particular attention paid to issues of method and to key figures who have contributed to this study. By way of a focused study of healing in the biblical narratives, this course develops facility in the use of advanced research methods in biblical studies. An exploration of images of God as Creator and creation themes occurring throughout the Bible.
Score: 11.831493 Details | Listing | Web page
Designed to give students a basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. Designed to give students a basic knowledge of New Testament Greek, enabling them to use dictionaries and commentaries, and read simple texts. No prior knowledge of Greek is assumed. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching. A critical study of the relationship of biblical texts to their historical, literary, social and cultural contexts, and how these illuminate contemporary contexts and interpretations. Students will be enabled to assess the significance of the biblical text in historical and contemporary situations, recognising the multi-faceted nature of all biblical interpretation. An examination of the Gospel of Mark in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world and its relationship to the other synoptic gospels. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. A study of selected texts from the Johannine literature and their place in the development of early Christianity, with a focus on the literary relationships among the Johannine writings. An examination of themes and issues identified by contemporary scholarship, with reference to their relevance to the contemporary context will be undertaken. This course is also available by flexible mode. A consideration of one or more of the Pauline letters in the context of first century letters and letter writing generally. An examination of the possible context/s of the selected texts will be accompanied by a study of key themes identified by recent scholarship. An examination of the Gospel of Matthew in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. Consolidates knowledge of Biblical Hebrew gained in the introductory course and develops ability to translate selected texts from the Hebrew Bible. Consolidates knowledge of New Testament Greek gained in the introductory course and develops ability to translate selected texts from the Greek New Testament. Examines major issues in Genesis. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to explore selected texts and their implications for contemporary society. Explores the messages of protest and hope within the biblical prophetic literature. A variety of interpretative methods will be used to identify the theological and ethical dimensions of prophetic texts and relate them to contemporary society. An overview of Wisdom literature and the Psalms with attention directed to form, substance, and theology, and focusing on the biblical search for truth and meaning in this literature. Attention is paid to the theological and pastoral questions raised by Wisdom writings and the Psalms in contemporary contexts and how these texts have informed New Testament worship and teaching. A critical study of the relationship of biblical texts to their historical, literary, social and cultural contexts, and how these illuminate contemporary contexts and interpretations. Students will be enabled to assess the significance of the biblical text in historical and contemporary situations, recognising the multi-faceted nature of all biblical interpretation. An examination of the Gospel of Mark in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world and its relationship to the other synoptic gospels. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. A study of selected texts from the Johannine literature and their place in the development of early Christianity, with a focus on the literary relationships among the Johannine writings. Critical examination of themes and issues identified by contemporary scholarship, with reference to their relevance to the contemporary context. This course is also available by flexible mode. A consideration of one or more of the Pauline letters in the context of first century letters and letter writing generally. An examination of the possible context/s of the selected texts will be accompanied by a study of key themes identified by recent scholarship. An examination of the Gospel of Matthew in the context of the first century Graeco-Roman world. Key themes in recent scholarship on the Gospel will be identified and their significance for the contemporary context will be considered. A study of biblical texts in their contexts of inception with particular attention to the history, geography and archaeology of the lands of the Middle East in which the texts originated. This will include visits to archaeological sites and to museums enabling material culture to be included in the interpretation of texts. The history of the study of the historical Jesus with particular attention paid to issues of method and to key figures who have contributed to this study. By way of a focused study of healing in the biblical narratives, this course develops facility in the use of advanced research methods in biblical studies. An exploration of images of God as Creator and creation themes occurring throughout the Bible. Explores the emergence of two of the world's major religions from the same cultural and religious setting and their interrelationship. Topics may include: Jesus the Jew, the Pharisees, Rabbinic texts, and the Parting of the Ways.
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