Details for BIB592 Old Testament Field Study

Do you want the places of the Bible to come alive? Then join us for this Field Study Trip subject to Israel and its surrounding lands. We will walk through biblically significant places and link the geography of the land to the message of biblical stories. Your reading of the Bible will never be the same again!

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: BIB592
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

The following subjects are pre-requisites:

• BIB401—Introduction to the Bible OR BIB402 Introduction to Israel's Scriptures (Old Testament) OR BIB403 Introduction to the New Testament OR BIB404 Old Testament Foundations OR BIB405 New Testament Foundations (pre-requisite or co-requisite)

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Describe the physical and historical geography of Old Testament locations;
2. Explain the key elements of the religion and politics of the area, especially as it relates to Judaism, Islam and the variety of Christian traditions, so that they may appreciate the value of interfaith dialogue;
3. Evaluate the significance of the geography and history of key locations recorded in the Old Testament Scriptures, with particular attention to how the geography of the land influenced the events;
4. Analyse the significance of ‘land’ for biblical Israel, modern Israel and the Palestinian Territories, and modern Christians;
5. Analyse and synthesise their field study experience with their biblical studies, a Christian world view, and their vocational interests.

Subject Content

• The land in Israel's Scriptures
• Jesus and the land
• Geography of Israel's Scriptures
• History of Israel's Scriptures
• Synthesis of the land, its history, and biblical events

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to Face (onsite)
• Distance/E-learning (online)
• Intensive (One week: 7 hours per day for 5 days = 35 class hours + approx 85 hours out of class time for research, writing, exam preparation and execution, ancillary activities associated with completion of assigned tasks)
• Requires a Field Study component of at least 10 days (75 hours), which includes orientation and preparation meetings. This is in addition to the approx 50 hours out of class time for reading, research, writing, and ancillary activities associated with completion of assigned tasks.

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Reading Responses (20%)
• Field Assignment Report (30%)
• Major Exegesis (50%)

Prescribed Text

• Primary readings provided