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| Unit name |
The Bible and Theology |
| Unit code |
THRS11048 |
| Credit points |
20 |
| Level of study |
C/4
|
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
|
| Unit director |
Dr. John Lyons |
| Open unit status |
Open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department |
Department of Religion and Theology |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Arts |
Description including Unit Aims
In this unit students are introduced to some of the key elements of the academic study of theology and sacred texts. The unit will be centred around two foci: the nature and development of post-Reformation Christian theology on the one hand, and on the other, the origin and reception of the Bible. Through these students will develop an appreciation of the dynamics of historical context, authority, culture, reception, practice and doctrine.
Aims:
- To provide an overview of Christianity in its historical dimensions;
- To develop awareness and understanding of the basic questions asked by Christian theologians;
- To develop critical interaction with primary and secondary materials;
- To develop sensitivity to historical, cultural and institutional context;
- To develop written presentation skills through the course assessment
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the unit students will be expected to have:
- acquired knowledge and skill to discuss the roles of Scripture and tradition in its historical contexts;
- acquired knowledge and skill to engage critically with the basic materials of the Christian tradition;
- acquired knowledge and skill to discuss the relevance of historical, cultural and institutional context;
- acquired knowledge and skill to articulate their arguments regarding the above in a well-structured and clear manner.
Teaching Information
20 x 1-hour lecture (2 x one-hour per week)
Assessment Information
1 x 3-hour exam (100%)
Reading and References
- J. Barton, Reading the Old Testament: Method in Biblical Study, 2nd edn (London, 1996)
- S. Moyse, An Introduction to Biblical Studies (London, 2004)
- A. McGrath, The Christian Theology Reader (Oxford, 2006)
- A. McGrath, Christian Theology: An Introduction (Oxford, 1994).
- R. Brown, Introduction to the New Testament (Oxford, 1995).
- D.F. Ford, ed. Modern Theologians: An Introduction, 3rd edn (Oxford, 2005)
