DI1201 From Adam to Apocalypse: The Bible and Western Culture

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

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SCQF level

SCQF level 7

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Planned timetable

3.00 pm, Mon, Tue, Thu

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Module coordinator

Dr D G Snoek

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Module Staff

Dr M Nevader

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Module description

No other book has had a more profound effect on the history of Western civilisation than the Bible, influencing all western cultures and inspiring many of the works of literature, art, and music that define the Western cultural heritage. The module will explore the Bible from start to finish, covering a range of significant biblical figures (e.g. Adam, Abraham, Moses, David, Jesus) and introducing students to the most influential of the Bible's books (e.g. Isaiah, the Psalms, Job, the Gospels, Revelation). The module will provide students with a basic biblical literacy, all the while exploring the reception of the Bible throughout history and its role in modern day culture.

Assessment pattern

70% coursework, 30% exam

Re-assessment

3-hour Written Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

3 lectures and 1 tutorial.

Scheduled learning hours

33

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

267

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • By the end of the module, students will be able to: Show familiarity with the major figures of the Bible.
  • Discuss with critical rigour the content and character of the books of the Bible.
  • Interact with certain critical issues pertaining to the reception of the Bible in Western culture.
  • Use and evaluate lectures, books, chapters and journal articles on the Bible and Western Culture to acquire information for analysis and critique.
  • Interact effectively and critically with complex arguments through class discussions and written work.