Details for Introduction to Israel's Scriptures (Old Testament)

See BIB104 Old Testament Foundations

Awards offering Introduction to Israel's Scriptures (Old Testament)

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Discipline Studies

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Describe the overall content, storyline and significance of Israel’s Scriptures (Old Testament);
2. Outline how Israel’s Scriptures came into existence and their canonical structure;
3. Define the overall historical, cultural and social context of Israel’s Scriptures;
4. Examine the contents of Israel’s Scriptures.
5. Summarise the key themes, structure and developments of a book of Israel’s Scriptures;
6. Discuss principles and insights derived from study of Israel’s Scriptures for contemporary life and ministry;

Subject Content

1. Torah: Genesis and Exodus
2. Torah: Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
3. Former Prophets: Joshua and Judges
4. Former Prophets: Samuel and Kings
5. Latter Prophets: Isaiah
6. Latter Prophets: Jeremiah
7. Latter Prophets: Ezekiel
8. Latter Prophets: The Twelve
9. The Writings

Assessment Methods

• Tests (40%)
• Diagrammatic Summary (45%)
• Personal Reflection (15%)
• Readings

Prescribed Text

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