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REL-1008: Christianity II: Bible Studies Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally first or second year. | Language of instruction
Norwegian.
However, it is possible to apply the department in good time before semester-start for lecturing and/or individual tutoring in English.
| Examination semester
Autumn
| Objectives
Compulsory subject for student on the bachelor programme in Religious Studies. | Contents
In this course of study, priority emphasis is placed on a study of the Bible. The subject gives an overview and understanding of the Bible as a whole. Through knowledge of texts from different literary genres, and different historical backgrounds and theological content, the course of study gives an idea of the complexity of biblical writings, together with an understanding of how the Bible came into being. The course additionally encompasses a close reading of Genesis from the Old Testament, and the Gospel according to St. Matthew and the Epistle to the Galatians from the New Testament. In this approach to Bible studies, emphasis is further placed on methodological questions linked to textual study, and the relationship between tect and history. | Form of teaching
Lectures/20 hours. | Exam and assessment
One term pager 5 pages/approx. 2000 words) over a given topic, in addition to a 4 hour university-based exam.
Grading: A-E = pass, F = fail
Failing students will be offered a re-sit examination. | Date(s) of written examination
27.11.2007
The exam date is preliminary and may be subject to change. Definitive exam date will be announced on the notice boards at the faculties in the beginning of May for the spring semester and in the beginning of November for the autumn semester. | Contact person/lecturer
Hans Petter Clemetsen/Siv Aina Hansen | Recommended reading/syllabus
See homepage. | Homepage
http://uit.no/religion/1990/9
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Teaching autumn 2007
Orienteringsmøte: Onsdag 15.08. kl 1015, Aud. UB | | Forelesning | Første gang: Tirsdag 21.08. kl 1015, rom C-1006
Teaching period:15.08.2007 to16.12.2007
Foreleser Prof. Øyvind Norderval
| | Eksamen | Utlevering av eksamensoppgave: 15.10.
Innlevering av eksamensoppgave: 12.11.
Teaching period:15.08.2005 to16.12.2005
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