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010036 VO Introduction to the Bible (2024W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 1 - Katholische Theologie
Moodle
Tu 21.01. 11:30-13:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 01.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Tuesday 08.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Tuesday 15.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Tuesday 22.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Tuesday 29.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Tuesday 05.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Tuesday 12.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Tuesday 19.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Tuesday 26.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Tuesday 03.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Tuesday 10.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Tuesday 17.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Tuesday 07.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Tuesday 14.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Tuesday 28.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Course content:
This lecture offers an introduction to basic questions on the Bible and its interpretation. The canon, its origins and development, inspiration, hermeneutics and the relationship between Judaism and Christianity will be discussed, as well as the history of interpretation and basic facts about the history of Ancient Israel.

Objectives:
At the end of the course, students will be able to give qualified information about the above-mentioned topics.

Method:
In addition to listening to the lecture, students are also expected to read the literature mentioned below.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam, 45 minutes
NO materials may be used in the exam.
First possible examination date: 2025/02/04
Further examination dates will be offered in the summer term 2025.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The following grading scale will be used: 100-87 points = excellent (1), 86-75 = good (2), 74-63 = satisfactory (3), 62-51 = sufficient (4), 50-0 insufficient (5).

Examination topics

The presentations provided in Moodle and the literature mentioned below.

Reading list

- Lee Martin McDonald, The Origin of the Bible: A Guide for the Perplexed, London 2011, online resource, chapters 1-5 + p. 208-238.
- Armin Lange/Emanuel Tov (eds.), Textual History of the Bible. The Hebrew Bible, vol. 1A, pp. 3-50 (from 1.1.1. to 1.1.2.2.2).
- Marianne Moyaert, Dei Verbum, Nostra Aetate and Interfaith Dialogue, Louvain Studies 39 (2015/16) 43-62.
- Michael D. Coogan (ed.), The Oxford History of the Biblical World, Oxford 1998, chs. 2 (exodus from Egypt), 3 (emergence of Ancient Israel), 5 (early monarchy), 6 (Judah and Israel from Solomon the fall of Samaria), 7 (From Assyrian conquest to Babylonian Exile), 8 (Persian Period), 9 (Hellenistic Period)
!! Please do not learn details but concentrate on central facts and results.

Association in the course directory

für 011 (15W) FTH 01, 033 195 (17W) BRP 04krp, 033 195 (17W) BRP 04ktb, 198 418 UF BA RK 2
für EC "Die Bibel: Buch, Geschichte, Auslegung" verwendbar

Last modified: Fr 10.01.2025 14:25