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Details for BIB534 World of the Old Testament

Understanding the world of the Old Testament equips students with the ability to evaluate its historical, geographical, and social contexts critically. In this unit, students will analyse Old Testament passages and themes with precision, linking ancient practices and perspectives to contemporary applications. These skills are essential for anyone seeking to gain a thorough understanding of how these ancient texts continue to influence modern society and thought.

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: BIB534
  • Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Ed Helmore
Emma Austin

Prerequisite

The following subjects are pre-requisites or co-requisites of BIB534:

  • BIB404 Old Testament Foundations (previous BIB401 Introduction to the Bible; BIB402 Introduction to Israel's Scriptures); OR
  • BIB505 New Testament Foundations (previous BIB401 Introduction to the Bible; BIB403 Introduction to the New Testament)

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Evaluate and reconstruct the historical and geographical background and social context of the OT.
  2. Critically analyse and discuss various OT passages and themes through historical-critical exegesis and engagement with a wide variety of primary and secondary sources;
  3. Examine and exegete the OT in light of everyday life in Bible times;
  4. Illustrate in-depth how the historical, geographical and cultural context of the Israelite community can inform a contemporary application.

Subject Content

  • Social and Cultural World
  • Overview of Daily Life
  • Israelite Household
  • Material Culture
  • Geographical Context
  • Hospitality
  • Religion and Sacred Life
  • Legal Systems
  • City Life
  • Education
  • Warfare
  • Death and Burial

This course may be offered in the following formats

  • Face to face (onsite)
  • eLearning (online)
  • Intensive
  • Extensives

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%)
  • Major Exegesis (50%)
  • Contemporary presentation (30%)

Prescribed Text