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Biblical Studies Courses

BB100S - Introduction to Biblical Studies
BB214S - The Pentateuch
BB254S - Synoptic Gospels
BB326S - The Psalms
BB329S - Wisdom Literature
BB331S - Prophetic Literature
BB364S - The Pauline Literature

BB368S - The Johannine Literature


BB100S
Introduction to Biblical Studies
Teacher: K. Waldie

This course unit introduces the discipline of biblical studies. It examines the context and development of the biblical canon, its structure and contents and the relevant historical, geographical and social background of the biblical world.

Required text:
Bartholomew, Craig G & Coheen, Michael W. The Drama of Scripture. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2004. (See librarian)
Bible: New Revised Standard version with Apocrypha/Deuterocanonical Books

NZQA NQF Level 5 (15 credits)


BB214S
The Pentateuch
Teacher: K. Waldie

This course unit studies the literary forms, dynamic structures and major themes of the books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. It involves close exegetical study of selections from the books of Genesis, Exodus and Deuteronomy.

NZQA NQF Level 6 (15 credits)


BB254S
Synoptic Gospels
Teacher: K. Waldie

This course unit investigates the principal literary features and theological import of the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. It addresses one gospel in particular for a close exegetical study.

NZQA NQF Level 6 (15 credits)


BB326S
The Psalms
Teacher: K. Waldie

This course unit studies Israel's poetic literature and practice of prayer and worship as represented in the Psalter. It provides an opportunity to develop exegetical skills in the analysis of Hebrew poetry.

NZQA NQF Level 7(15 credits)


BB329S
Wisdom Literature
Teacher: K. Waldie

This course unit studies Old Testament wisdom and poetic literature against its historical, sociological and religious background, as well as its distinctive literary forms and theology.

NZQA NQF Level 7(15 credits)


BB331S
Prophetic Literature
Teacher: M Pregno

This course unit examines prophecy and prophet in the world of the ancient Middle East and in the literature of the Bible. It surveys the literary forms and structures of selected books of the Old Testament canon, and involves a close exegetical examination of representative texts.

NZQA NQF Level 7 (15 credits)


BB364S
The Pauline Literature
Teacher: K. Waldie

This course unit studies selected texts from the Pauline and post-Pauline literature. It examines their background and context, and involves close exegetical study of selected texts.

NZQA NQF Level 7 (15 credits)


BB368S
The Johannine Literature
Teacher: K Waldie

This course unit surveys the literature and community represented by the Gospel and letters of John. It examines the structure and forms and themes of the gospel in particular and offers close exegetical study of selected texts.

NZQA NQF Level 7 (15 credits)

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