307050 (v.1) Ed 432 - Biblical Foundations

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Area:	Department of Education
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	The canon of the Bible, discussing major divisions, topics and themes. The problem of authenticity - inspiration and inerrancy. The Catholic and Protestant bibles including the historical and cultural backgrounds to the old testament and the new testament. Historical criticism and methods of literary analysis. Major themes examined in the old testament are - creation, election, promise covenant and fidelity. Introduction to the pentateuch - selections from Genesis and Exodus looking at the cultural background and the religious significance of the writings. Selections from the books of Joshua, Judges 1 and 2, Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings. The prophetic literature - Jeremiah and Isaiah 2. The synoptic gospels - the life and teachings of Jesus as presented by the evangelists. The gospel of John - some major themes selected from the letters of Paul.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have- Shown familiarity with the major divisions, contents and themes of the Bible. Demonstrated exegetical skills in Biblical interpretation. Evaluated and used appropriate resources for interpreting the Bible. Demonstrated a broad knowledge of the history and culture of biblical times.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References I:	Blenkinsopp, J. (1992). The Pentateuch: An Introduction to the First Five Books of the Bible. NY, Doubleday. Brown, R.E. (1997), Introduction to the New Testament. NY, Doubleday. Brown, R. (1989). The New Jerome Biblical Commentary. New Jersey, Prentice Hall. Charpentier, E. (1981). How to Read the New Testament. London, SCM Press. Charpentier, E. (1981). How to Read the Old Testament. London, SCM. Donahue, J. (1988). The Gospels in Parable. Philadelphia, Fortress Press. Fitzmeyer, J. (1991). A Christalogical Catechism - New Testament Answers. NY, Paulist. Freedman, D.N. (1992). The Anchor Bible Dictionary. (Vol 6). NY, Doubleday. Keck, L. The New Interpreter's Bible. (Vol 12). Nashville, Abingdon. Lukefahr, O. (1992). A Catholic Guide to the Bible. Liguori, Liguorie Publications. Moloney, F. (1986). The Living Voice of the Gospel. Blackburn, Collins Dove. Perkins, P. (1998). Reading the New Testament. NY, Paulist. Perrin, N. and Duling, D. (1982). The New Testament - An Introduction. NY, Harcourt. Rogerson, J. (1998). Beginning Old Testament Study. London, SPCK. Trainor, M. (1991). Befriending the Text - A Beginner's Guide to the Bible. Blackburn, Collins Dove.
Unit Texts:	Bible. One of the following versions is preferred -The New Revised Standard Version. The New Jerusalem Bible. The New American Bible. The New International Version. Boadt, L. (1984). Reading the Old Testament. New York, Paulist Press.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Essays (2) 60%. Examination 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1     Y 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2     Y