Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

307050 (v.1) Ed 432 - Biblical Foundations


Area:

Department of Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

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: creation, election, promise covenant and fidelity. Introduction to the Pentateuch - selections from Genesis and Exodus looking at the cultural backgroundand the religious significance of the writings. Selections from the books of Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings. The prophetic literature - Jeremiah and Isaiah. 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.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

070103 Teacher Education: Primary

Funding Cluster:

11 - Education

SOLT (Online) Definitions*:

Fully Online
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

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