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| Unit name |
Texts and Contexts |
| Unit code |
THRS20168 |
| Credit points |
20 |
| Level of study |
I/5
|
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52)
|
| Unit director |
Reverend Dr. Peter Hatton |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
none |
| Co-requisites |
none |
| School/department |
Department of Religion and Theology |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Arts |
Description including Unit Aims
This unit will build on the Introduction to Biblical Studies unit and will facilitate the development of more advanced skills in Biblical exegesis. It begins with an exploration of the nature of Biblical exegesis in relation to specific texts. The problems of Biblical interpretation, and the relationship of interpretation to exegesis, will also be explored. It provides the opportunity to use their exegetical and interpretative skills in relation to a variety of contexts and tasks.
Aims:
- To explore different exegetical approaches
- To identifying approaches used by commentators
- To considering the relationship of interpretation to exegesis
- To use exegetical and interpretative skills in a variety of contexts
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the unit the student should:
- have explored different exegetical approaches
- have identified approaches used by commentators
- have considered the relationship of interpretation to exegesis
- have used exegetical and interpretative skills in a variety of contexts
Teaching Information
Lectures, seminars, group discussion in class.
Individual tutorials
Additional material and forum discussion delivered through the Wesley College OLE (Moodle)
Assessment Information
Two essays of 2500 words (50% each).
Reading and References
- Achtemeier, P. J. Inspiration and Authority: nature and function of Christian scripture, Hendrickson Publishers, 1999
- Ballard, P & Holmes, S. R The Bible in Pastoral Practice: readings in the place and function of scripture in the church London, DLT, 2005
- Court, J. M. Biblical Interpretation: The Meanings of Scripture – past and present, London, T & T Clark International, 2003
- Fee, G. D. & Stuart, D How to Read the Bible for All It’s Worth, Bletchley, Scripture Union, 1994
- Gillingham, S. E. One Bible Many Voices: Different Approaches to Biblical Studies, London, SPCK, 1996
- Watson, F. (ed) The Open Text, London, SCM, 1993
