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2007/08 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
THEO2085 The Interpretation of the Fourth Gospel
20 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Dr Barbara Spensley
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Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2007/08
Pre-requisites
| THEO2070 | Introduction to the New Testament |
This module is mutually exclusive with
| THEO3050 | Exegesis of the Fourth Gospel: Greek Text |
This module is approved as an Elective
Module summary
Who wrote the Fourth Gospel? Where did he/they get their information? How does this Gospel relate to the others? These questions and others will be explored in this module together with some theological themes and some important passages of text.Objectives
To enable students to develop the skills of:(1) exegetical, historical and theological analysis of a biblical text in translation;
(2) elucidating and interpreting key themes within a text and
(3) evaluating the literary and socio-historical problems associated with the origins of the text.
Learning outcomes
Exegetical skills; skills of literacy; socio-historical and theological analysis of a text.
Syllabus
After examining the problems of the genre and the sources and composition of the Fourth Gospel, the issues of authorship, date, recipients and socio-historical context attention will focus on the exegesis of selected passages of text in English translation and on the interpretation of key theological themes found within the document. In addition, major scholarly work on the Fourth Gospel will be evaluated.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 22 | 1.00 | 22.00 |
| Private study hours | 178.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 22.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
178 hours - Reading in preparation for and to consolidate work done in lectures and seminars and in preparation for exam or coursework.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Feedback and discussion following submission of first textual analysis, draft tutorials and assessment of contribution to lectures and seminars.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Written Work | 2 textual exegeses 1,500 words each | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
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: 14/05/2008
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