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SYLLABUS
Religious Studies. Old and New Testament Exegesis, continuation course , 15 ECTS Credits
 
COURSE CATEGORY   Fristående kurs
MAIN FIELD OF STUDY   Religious Studies - RKA
SUBJECT AREA  
  COURSE CODE   790G30
AIM OF THE COURSE
On completion of the course, the student should be able to
- use knowledge of the subject of Bible studies, the Old and New Testament,
- use knowledge of perspectives and methods in the discipline of Bible studies, including basic orientation in hermeneutic questions,
- account for the history, mental contents and creation environment of the sacred texts of the Old Testament and the New Testament,
- demonstrate ability for independent exegesis on academic basis,
- demonstrate ability to profit by basic exegetical nonfiction.
CONTENTS
The course includes two modules, each comprising 7.5 HE credits (module 1: The Old Testament, module 2: The New Testament) and comprises

- the main mental contents and creation history of the biblical texts in light of political, social, cultural and idea-historical relations in their surrounding world,
- Israel's history and religious-historical development up to and including Second Temple Judaism and the origin of Christianity,
- questions surrounding the development of primitive Christianity including the historical Jesus and his preaching,
- interpretation of translated biblical texts.
TEACHING
The effort mainly consists of independent literature studies. Lectures are given to introduce the subject and in support of the course literature studies. In addition, there will be seminars with oral and/or written presentations, which requires active participation. The seminar sessions are compulsory and in all cases imply work that should be carried out in advance.
EXAMINATION
The course is examined through written examination on the course literature and, in addition, an interpretation assignment that should be submitted in writing. Active participation in the compulsory seminars is required for approval in the course.

Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination.

Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

At least 22.5 HE credits from Religious Studies - basic course, or the equivalent.
GRADING
A grade of Pass with Credit, Pass or Fail is given for the course
CERTIFICATE
Course certificate is issued by the Faculty Board on request. The Department provides a special form which should be submitted to the Student Affairs Division.
COURSE LITERATURE
The course literature is decided upon by the department in question.
OTHER INFORMATION
Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus.

The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.
 
Religious Studies. Old and New Testament Exegesis, continuation course
Religionsvetenskap. Bibelvetenskap, fortsättningskurs
 
Department responsible
for the course or equivalent:
IKK - Department of Culture and Communication
           
Registrar No: 127/07-41   Course Code: 790G30      
    Exam codes: see Local Computer System      
Subject/Subject Area : Religious Studies - RKA          
           
Level   Education level     Subject Area Code   Field of Education  
G1X       RKA   TL  
The syllabus was approved by the Board of Faculty of Arts and Science 2007-02-12