Year
2016
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 3-hour lecture weekly
Prerequisites
1 Admission into HBTH-Bachelor of Theology (Honours)
1a Admission into GCTHS-Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies
1b Admission into GDPTHS-Graduate Diploma in Theological Studies
1c Admission into MTHS-Master of Theological Studies
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c))
Enrolment not permitted
THEO7104 has been successfully completed
Topic description
This topic investigates an aspect of Old Testament Studies. This aspect might be recent Old Testament exegesis, new discoveries concerning the ancient Middle-East and its relationship to Old Testament Studies, Old Testament semantic studies, or a special topic within Old Testament theology. A proposed method of assessment must be submitted to the topic convener. After approval has been given, a supervisor with whom the student will work will be appointed. Attendance at lectures, tutorials and/or seminars may be required.
Educational aims
This topic provides students with opportunities to:

  • investigate an aspect of Old Testament Studies in depth
  • develop skills in basic research and analysis

Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic students should be able to demonstrate that they can:

  • identify an issue in Old Testament Studies that merits scholarly investigation
  • select relevant evidence about the chosen issue and evaluate its worth