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Undergraduate Second Level Modules

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Semester 1

Semester 2

Please note that individual courses of study have to be approved by the relevant Faculty and your choice of modules may be restricted by the regulations. If in doubt, please ask for advice.

DI2000 Christian Thought and Practice

20 Credits

Building on the work done in the first year course (DI1001), this module continues working toward a more comprehensive knowledge of topics and issues in systematic theology while beginning to engage students in thinking of practice as integral to theology. It will prepare students for honours level work in theology and theological ethics.

DI2001 Exile and Return in the Old Testament

20 Credits

This module continues the study of the Old Testament in DI1003. The history of the period from the destruction of Jerusalem and its Temple in 587 till the beginning o Christianity will be covered. The study of the books that emerged in this period will be tied to important life issues, such as identity, hope, home, etc. The following books will be studied within their historical and Biblical context: Chronicles (Kings), Tobit, Judith, Esther, Trito Isaiah, Zach, Haggai, Ezra, Nehemiah, Job, Ecclesiastes, Daniel, Maccabees. In the module the importance of Qumran will be touched upon as well as the concepts of standardization of text and formation of canon.

DI2002 Hebrew 2

20 Credits

This module aims to extend students' skills in reading the Hebrew Bible and in the techniques of textual criticism and of exegesis. It consists of the reading and studying of a selection of Hebrew biblical texts representative of different literary genres such as prose writing and psalms.

DI2003 New Testament History and Theology

20 Credits

 

This module covers: (i) the history of the Church in the New Testament period, setting the Christ-movement in its Jewish and Greco-Roman contexts; (ii) study of a Pauline letter; (iii) the theology of the New Testament, including the issue of unity and diversity, and with special attention to monotheism and Christology.

DI2006 Church History 2: The Late Mediaeval and Early Modern Church and Its Theology

20 Credits

 

This will focus on the theological changes encountered at the time of the late medieval period as it shifted to early modern under the influence of the forces of Renaissance and Reformation. Seminars will read selections from key theological texts of the period. The second half will give more opportunity to work with texts from moments of controversy (disputations, colloquia and councils.) A sharper and more nuanced picture of Christian theology in pre-critical times should emerge, with implications for ecumenism and systematic theology.

DI2201 New Testament Greek: Advanced Grammar and Exegetical Applications

20 Credits

This module will consolidate the basic elements of New Testament Greek taught in DI1005 and will introduce more advanced grammatical and syntactical structures. Through engagement with longer texts from the New Testament, students will build a richer vocabulary and will develop exegetical skills attainable only through contact with the primary text in the original language. Students should attain a high level of competency and confidence in reading the New Testament in Greek, as well as a familiarity with academic debates concerning grammatical/syntactical points of the language. This will facilitate mature and insightful exegetical engagement with New Testament texts.