Unit name | Issues in Biblical Theology (Trinity & Baptist College) |
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Unit code | THRS30112 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | H/6 |
Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
Unit director | Dr. Bimson |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
THRS11038 Getting into the Old Testament and; B11002 Getting into the New Testament; BTHRS20115 The Interpretation of the Bible (i); THRS20116 The Interpretation of the Bible (ii) |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Religion and Theology |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
The unit begins with a brief methodological and historical introduction. The course then relates the Old and New Testament witnesses to several key biblical themes. These may include the themes of:
This thematic approach will be complemented by a survey of a few key biblical theologians who have influenced theological reflection on the Bible over the last half-century.
The unit aims to
On completion of the unit students should:
The unit will consist mainly of lectures and some seminars. Approximately equal time will be devoted to the Old and New Testaments, but there will be a consistent concern to relate the witnesses of the two Testaments. The discussion will build upon the approaches and insights introduced in B21004 The Interpretation of the Bible (ii). Individual lectures on a particular aspect of the theme will model what is expected in the assignment.
The unit will consist of 20 contact hours, equating to 2 contact hours per week for 10 weeks.
Formative assessment will be through preparation for classes and participation in class discussions and seminars.
Summative assessment will be through two essays of 3,000 words (one primarily focussing on Old Testament and one on a New Testament passage or topic) or one 3-hour examination.