Catholic Studies 1: Scripture

Course aim

To provide students with an introduction to selected texts and key themes in the First and Second Testaments using current methods in critical biblical scholarship.

Course content

This course introduces the bible as both sacred text and as literature, specifically a theological narrative. It explores the historical, social and cultural world of selected texts in the First and Second Testaments and makes use of historical-critical methodology and other contemporary approaches to the study of scripture. The variety of literary genres contained within the scriptures and the shaping of the text as a whole are studied through the focus texts. The Second Testament study situates Jesus in his first century Jewish context and explores the historical development of the gospels. There is a focussed analysis of one of the synoptic gospels, with recognition of the way in which the interpreter’s own reality shapes their understanding and use of the text.

Textbook(s)

Moloney, F. 2010, A Friendly Guide to the New Testament, 1st ed, John Garratt Publishing, Melbourne

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Seminar	3 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Seminar	3 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Learning log/Journal, Report, Text analysis

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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