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Archived Version 2018 - 2019

Module Title
Module Code
School
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NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the Jewish and Christian Scriptures. In this module students develop knowledge of background issues relating to the nature of these Scriptures, both as historical and sacred texts. Students will also develop skills that will enable them to examine the Jewish and Christian Scriptures as discrete collections, investigating literary, historical, and theological dimensions of these texts. Students are expected to attend and contribute to lectures and seminars, and to engage with the primary texts as they progress through the module

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the Jewish and Christian Scriptures in their respective historical contexts
2. Outline various literary styles and genres of the Jewish and Christian Scriptures
3. Appreciate distinctive aspects of the Jewish and Christian Scriptures, as well as within these collections of texts themselves
4. Demonstrate awareness of main characters, events, and themes in both the Jewish and Christian sacred texts
5. Identify ways in which these texts have been and continue to be used in wider culture and society

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Independent Study	101	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Structure and content of the Jewish and Christian Scriptures

Social and cultural world of the Jewish Scriptures and Christian New Testament

Primary history (Pentateuch and historical books): Israel’s foundational story

Prophets and Writings: poets and preachers in ancient Israel

Gospels: four portraits of Jesus

Paul: his life and letters

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Boadt, L: 2012, Reading the Old Testament: An Introduction, 2nd ed, Paulist Press, New York,
Brettler, Marc Zvi.: 2007, How to Read the Jewish Bible., Oxford University Press, Oxford,
Brown, Raymond: 1997, An Introduction to New Testament, Doubleday, NY,
Carr, David, and Colleen Conway: 201, An Introduction to the Bible: Sacred Texts and Imperial Contexts, Wiley-Blackwell, Malden,
Chilton, Bruce, and Deirdre Good: 2009, Starting New Testament Study, SPCK, London,
Collins, John J: 2004, Introduction to the Hebrew Bible, Fortress, Minneapolis,
Holladay, Carl R: 2005, A Critical Introduction to the New Testament: Interpreting the Message and Meaning of Jesus Christ., Abingdon, Nahsville,
Kaminsky, Joel S., Joel N. Lohr, and Mark Reasoner: 2014, The Abingdon Introduction to the Bible: Understanding Jewish and Christian Scriptures, Abingdon, Nashville,
Kaminsky, Joel S., and Joel N. Lohr: 2011, The Torah: A Beginner's Guide, Oneworld, Oxford,
Powell, Mark Allan: 2009, Introducing the New Testament: A Historical, Literary, and Theological Survey, Baker Academic, Grand Rapids,
Stanley, Christopher: 2010, The Hebrew Bible: A Comparative Approach, Fortress, Minneapolis,

Other Resources

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