Unit name | Further Biblical Hebrew and Exegesis (Trinity and Baptist College) |
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Unit code | THRSM0092 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
Unit director | Reverend Dr. Knut Heim |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
L22001 Elementary Biblical Hebrew or L44001 Biblical Hebrew and Exegesis |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Religion and Theology |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
The unit consists of the reading, translation and exegesis of Hebrew texts in class, including both narrative and poetry. Attention will be paid to elements of style as well as syntax and morphology.
Classroom interactions will respond to students questions arising from their encounter with the texts in preparing their own translations (Enquiry-based Learning) and will respond to problems that students have encountered in the classroom discussions (Problem-based Learning), with a particular focus on aspects of Hebrew language and grammar that will enhance a reading and understanding of the Hebrew Bible. Where necessary this will include a review of aspects of grammar that have not been covered, but the emphasis will be on an exploration of selected topics that inform interpretation of the texts. Students will also be alerted to the significance of textual criticism of the Hebrew Bible, and the theory and practice of translation.
On completion of the unit students should be able to:
The grammar classes will involve lectures and discussions of set topics covering the grammar and syntax of Hebrew nouns, adjectives and verbs, illustrated by specific texts from the Hebrew Bible. The set Hebrew texts will be read and discussed in class. Students will need to prepare the text and will be asked to translate, parse and contribute to the exploration of wider aspects of interpretation. The attention of students will be drawn to aspects of narrative style, and the special characteristics of biblical poetry (e.g. parallelism, use of imagery and metaphor, ambiguity).
Please state the methods used for formative and summative assessment, including essay word length, length and type of exams, projects, etc. The relative contributions of the different summative assessments to the overall unit mark should also be included, e.g. 3-hour written exam (60%), 2000 word essay (40%)