Code
BA9721W
Level
Postgraduate
Discipline
Biblical Studies (BS)
Field
Old Testament (BA)
Prerequisites
BN8002W. This is an elective unit in the NAIITS Indigenous theology program, building on the principles introduced in BN8002W.
Online
Yes
Location
On NAIITS international learning platform view location >
Faculty
Mark Brett, with NAIITS faculty view profile >
Class Time
Combination of Synchronous online mode via Zoom and additional asynchronous component
(Three hours per week equivalent)
(Three hours per week equivalent)
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Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, it is expected that students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic contents of the major sections of the Hebrew Bible, with particular attention to the Torah and historical books.
- Critically examine the contexts in which the biblical texts emerged in antiquity: historical, social, political, and literary.
- Articulate the connection between the OT and the student’s ministry setting.
- Analyse the contexts in which the scriptures came into existence, in order to identify the significant theological themes they present.
- Consider and examine parallels between Hebrew Scriptures and other selected traditional scriptures and rituals.
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Assessment
- Quizzes/tests (1,500 words) (20%)
- Written essay (1,500 words) (20%)
- Project report (4,000 words) (60%)
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Recommended reading
Set texts recommended for purchase are highlighted in blue
- Boer, Roland. Postcolonialism and the Hebrew Bible: the next step. Vol. 70. SBL Press, 2013.
- Brett, Mark G. Decolonizing God-The Bible in the Tides of Empire. Sheffield: Sheffield Phoenix Press, 2008.
- Collins, John J. A Short Introduction to the Hebrew Bible. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2nd edition, 2014
- Elsmore, Bronwyn. Like them that dream: The Maori and the old testament. Oratia Media Ltd, 2015.
- Eskenazi, Tamara Cohn, ed. The Torah: A Women’s Commentary. CCAR Press, 2017.
- Gossai, Hemchand ed. Postcolonial Commentary and the Old Testament New York: Bloomsbury, 2018.
- Sanneh, Lamin O. Whose Religion Is Christianity? : The Gospel Beyond the West. Grand Rapids Mich: W.B. Eerdmans Pub., 2003.
- Woodley, Randy. Shalom and the community of creation: An indigenous vision. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, 2012.