Universität Wien

010037 VO Advanced Course Old Testament I (2024W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 1 - Theologien und Religionswiss.
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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 02.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG
  • Wednesday 09.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG
  • Wednesday 16.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG
  • Wednesday 23.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG
  • Wednesday 30.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG
  • Wednesday 06.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG
  • Wednesday 13.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG
  • Wednesday 20.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG
  • Wednesday 27.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG
  • Wednesday 04.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG
  • Wednesday 11.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG
  • Wednesday 08.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG
  • Wednesday 15.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG
  • Wednesday 22.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG
  • Wednesday 29.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Course content:
This lecture offers an introduction to the so-called "historical books" in the Old Testament with a special focus on 1–2 Samuel and 1–2 Kings.

Objectives:
At the end of the course, students will have a basic knowledge of the books of Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1–2 Samuel, 1–2 Kings, 1–2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Tobit, Judith, Esther and 1–2 Maccabees. They will also have an in-depth understanding of selected texts. They will be able to name the main points of the theological thinking which prevails in these books and to interpret biblical texts in this context.

Method:
The lecture will include some interactive elements and allow time for students' questions and discussions. Reading is also very important. All students must read all of the biblical books discussed in the lecture and will be asked about the biblical texts in the exam.

Assessment and permitted materials

Oral exam consisting of two questions: One question about a biblical text and one question about the contents of the lecture.
It is allowed, and necessary, to use the Bible in the exam.
Other materials may not be used.
It is possible to take the exam in English.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Each of the two exam questions must be answered in an adequate manner.

Examination topics

In the exam, students have to prove that they know the contents of the mandatory reading. More detailed information will be given in the lecture.

Reading list

Mandatory Reading:
1. The biblical books mentioned above in any translation which is close to the original text (students who know Hebrew and Greek are strongly encouraged to take a look at the original text as well!)

2. Zenger, Erich u.a., Einleitung in das Alte Testament, hg. von Chr. Frevel, Stuttgart: Kohlhammer 2016 (9. Auflage):
part D. Die Bücher der Geschichte pp. 229–406.

Information on optional reading will be given in the lecture.

Association in the course directory

für 011 (15W) FTH 14, 033 195 (17W) BRP 13krp, 033 195 (17W) BRP 13ktb
Pflichtfach für das Erweiterungscurrculum "Die Bibel: Geschichte und Interpretation"

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