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| SYLLABUS |
| Religious Studies. The Old Testament in Translation, continuation course ,
15 ECTS Credits |
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COURSE CATEGORY Fristående kurs
MAIN FIELD OF STUDY Religious Studies - RKA
SUBJECT AREA
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COURSE CODE |
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790G36 |
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| AIM OF THE COURSE |
On completion of the course, the student should, via translations of The Old Testament, be able to
- demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the contents of the Old Testament writings and their historical creation environment, as well as some of their theological central ideas,
- use advanced ability to profit by exegetical nonfiction, for example scientific comments, guides and monographs,
- demonstrate advanced ability to understand and interpret Old Testament texts in translation by means of exegetical aids. |
| CONTENTS |
The course consists of two modules with the following parts:
Module 1: Old Testament Chronology and Theology (7.5 HE credits)
- study of Old Testament chronology and some fundamental features of Old Testament theology.
Module 2: Study of Old Testament texts (7.5 HE credits)
- text and commentary studies to certain parts of Genesis, Exodus, The Book of Psalms and from the prophet literature, as well as an introduction in the problems of the Bible translation. |
| TEACHING |
| The student's work mainly consists of independent text and commentary studies, and application of exegetical methods in the own interpretation assignments. The course also includes lectures, seminars, and supervision of a minor, written assignment. |
| EXAMINATION |
The course is examined through compulsory seminars, oral or written examination, and through presentation of a smaller, written assignment.
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 |
For admission to the course, at least 7.5 HE credits from Religious Studies are required - Biblical Studies, continuation course: the module the Old Testament, 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. |
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Religious Studies. The Old Testament in Translation, continuation course
Religionsvetenskap. Gamla testamentet icke-språkligt, fortsättningskurs |
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Department responsible
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the course or
equivalent:
IKK - Department of Culture and Communication |
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| Registrar No: 127/07-41 |
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Course Code: 790G36 |
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Exam codes: see Local Computer System |
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| Subject/Subject Area : Religious Studies - RKA |
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Education level |
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Field of Education |
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RKA |
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The syllabus was approved by the Board of Faculty of Arts and Science 2007-02-12
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