________________________________________________________________________________________________ Modulhandbuch B.A.-Studiengänge 2024/25; Stand 12. Juni 2024 Seite [29] B1121 Introduction to the Old Testament Alternative Module B1101 Code IOT Workload 360 h ECTS 12 CP Subject semester 3 and 4 Frequency Annually Duration 2 Semester Class type (Core Course: P / Elective: W / Partial Elective: WP) P: TDS/ETH/TPI/TSA Teaching Mode Lectures, Exercises Contact Hours 2x 5 wsh/ 150 UE Individual Study 150 h Additional Time Requirement 60 h (Reading the Old Testament) The module comprises the sub-modules: 1. Part I (5 wsh, 1st semester, 5 CP) 2. Part II (5 wsh, 2nd semester, 7 CP) Course objectives: Professional expertise Students acquire knowledge of: • Basics of Old Testament Introductory Questions (Structure of the Canon, Canon History, Text History, Geography and Ancient History, History of Israel in OT Times). • Introductory Questions, Contents, Themes, and Profiles of OT Books. Course objectives: Skill set Students are able to • utilize secondary literature for independent engagement with the texts. • make thematic, theological, and historical connections between the individual OT books. • understand the cultural differences of Ancient Near Eastern languages, and their modes of thinking and understanding. • understand the religions of Israel’s environment. Contents Part I • Origin, Structure, Language, Canonic Development, and Tradition History of the OT • Introduction to the Geography and Archeology of the Ancient Near East • Basic Theses and Models of Pentateuch Research • Religions in Israel’s Environment • Introduction to the Books of Torah (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy I) Part II • Introduction to the Books of Torah (Deuteronomy II), the Prophets, and Writings • Key Dates and Facts of the History of Israel and its Neighbours up to 5th Century B.C. Teaching Mode Lectures, Discussions, Working Groups, Presentations (optional) Prerequisites None Forms of examination and assessment • Qualified participation (pass/fail) in the courses is required to ensure that the module objectives are achieved and to earn credit points. • Reading the entire OT as requirement for participating in final examination – pass/fail • Final examination (90 min.) – 100% Literature will be announced at the beginning of the courses Scoring for the final grade Single valuation
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