Old Testament Field Study

This subject provides students with a first-hand introduction to the relevant cultural, geographical, historical, and archaeological issues for the Old Testament. This subject features an on-site field study program, formative for the biblical text.

Quick Info

Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
Course code: BIB592
Credit points: 10
Subject coordinator: Emma Austin

Prerequisites

The following subjects are pre-requisites:

BIB401—Introduction to the Bible OR BIB402 Introduction to Israel's Scriptures (Old Testament) OR BIB403 Introduction to the New Testament OR BIB404 Old Testament Foundations OR BIB405 New Testament Foundations (pre-requisite or co-requisite)

Awards offering Old Testament Field Study

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

Unit Content

Outcomes

Describe the physical and historical geography of Old Testament locations;
Explain the key elements of the religion and politics of the area, especially as it relates to Judaism, Islam and the variety of Christian traditions, so that they may appreciate the value of interfaith dialogue;
Evaluate the significance of the geography and history of key locations recorded in the Old Testament Scriptures, with particular attention to how the geography of the land influenced the events;
Analyse the significance of ‘land’ for biblical Israel, modern Israel and the Palestinian Territories, and modern Christians;
Analyse and synthesise their field study experience with their biblical studies, a Christian world view, and their vocational interests.

Subject Content

The land in Israel's Scriptures
Jesus and the land
Geography of Israel's Scriptures
History of Israel's Scriptures
Synthesis of the land, its history, and biblical events

This course may be offered in the following formats

Face to Face (onsite)
Distance/E-learning (online)
Intensive (One week: 7 hours per day for 5 days = 35 class hours + approx 85 hours out of class time for research, writing, exam preparation and execution, ancillary activities associated with completion of assigned tasks)
Requires a Field Study component of at least 10 days (75 hours), which includes orientation and preparation meetings. This is in addition to the approx 50 hours out of class time for reading, research, writing, and ancillary activities associated with completion of assigned tasks.

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%)
Field Assignment Report (30%)
Major Exegesis (50%)

Prescribed Text

Primary readings provided

Representative References

Primary readings provided