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)
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)
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)
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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