2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
MEDV5280M The Bible in the Medieval World
30 creditsClass Size: 10
Module manager: Dr William Flynn
Email: medieval@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2015/16
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
To enable students to study the content of the Bible and how it functioned in medieval culture.Syllabus
The module will consist of weekly seminars in which such topics as transmission of the biblical text; the Bible, liturgy and religious expression; biblical imagery in medieval art; exegesis; the Bible and philosophical argument; biblical narrative and medieval literature will be discussed.
For the latter half of the semester, one seminar hour per week will be devoted to the detailed analysis of a section of biblical text.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Seminar | 11 | 2.00 | 22.00 |
| Private study hours | 278.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 22.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
One written analysis of a biblical text of 2,000 words and one research essay of 4,000 words.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | 1 x 2,000-word analysis of biblical text due by Monday of teaching week 6 | 35.00 |
| Essay | 1 x 4,000-word research essay due by Monday of teaching week 11 | 65.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 28/05/2015
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