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010075 VO Introduction to the Old Testament: Advanced course II (2023S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 1 - Katholische Theologie
Moodle

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 01.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 08.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 15.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 22.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 29.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 19.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 26.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 03.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 10.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 17.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 24.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 31.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 07.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 14.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 21.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 28.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Course content:
This lecture offers an introduction to the so-called "Wisdom Literature" in the Old Testament with a special focus on the Psalms and the Book of Ecclesiastes (Qohelet) with its reception history. In addition, the books Threni and Baruch will be discussed.

Objectives:
At the end of the course, students will have some basic knowledge of the Psalms and the books of Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Wisdom of Solomon, Ben Sira, Threni and Baruch. 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 wisdom literature and to interpret biblical texts in this context.

Method:
The lecture will include some interactive elements and allow time for students' questions and discussions. Students are expected to read all of the biblical books which will be discussed in the lecture.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam (45 minutes) at the end of term.
Students are allowed to use the Bible.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

In the written exam, a minimum of 51 % of the possible points must be reached.

100-87 = Very good (1)
86-75 = Good (2)
74-63 = Satisfactory (3)
62-51 = Sufficient (4)
50-0 = Not sufficient (5)

First possible exam date: June 30th, 2023

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 are strongly encouraged to take a look at the Hebrew text as well!)
2. Zenger, Erich u.a., Einleitung in das Alte Testament, hg. von Chr. Frevel, Stuttgart: Kohlhammer 2016 (9. Auflage):
part E. Die Bücher der Weisheit p. 407-512; part F.IV Die Klagelieder p. 583-591; part F.V Das Buch Baruch und der Brief des Jeremia p. 592-598.

Students with a limited knowledge of German are allowed to use the following book instead:
Gertz, J. C. et al. (eds.), T&T Clark Handbook of the Old Testament. An Introduction to the Literature, Religion and History of the Old Testament, London: Bloomsbury T&T Clark 2012 (the relevant chapters)

Optional Reading:
3. Müllner, Ilse, Das hörende Herz. Weisheit in der hebräischen Bibel, Stuttgart 2006
4. Birnbaum, Elisabeth / Schwienhorst-Schönberger, Ludger, Das Buch Kohelet (NSK.AT 14/2), Stuttgart 2012

Association in the course directory

für 011 (15W) FTH 14, 066 796 (17W) MRP 04krp

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