Universität Wien

010018 PS Exegetical methods (2023W)

2.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 1 - Theologien und Religionswiss.
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 17.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Tuesday 24.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Tuesday 31.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Tuesday 07.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Tuesday 14.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Tuesday 21.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Tuesday 28.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Tuesday 05.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Tuesday 12.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Tuesday 09.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Tuesday 16.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Tuesday 23.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Tuesday 30.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

At the end of the course, students can
• describe and apply methods of historical-critical exegesis
• understand and critically evaluate exegetical literature
• write a seminar paper in accordance with scientific standards. This includes logical reasoning, correct citation of academic literature and compliance with formal guidelines.

Methods:
• lectures
• reading
• homework
• group work in the course
• seminar paper

The course will be taught in German, but it is possible to write the seminar paper in English. Students with a limited knowledge of German are asked to contact the teacher before the course.

Assessment and permitted materials

Attendance is mandatory. Students who miss more than three sessions have to do additional work regardless of the cause for their absence.
Apart from active participation in the sessions, two homework assignments must be handed in during term and the seminar paper after the course.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

25 % active participation in the course sessions
25 % homework
50 % seminar paper
A positive grade must be achieved for each of these parts.

The following grading scale will be used:

100-89 % = Very good (1)
88-77 % = Good (2)
76-63 % = Satisfactory (3)
62-51 % = Sufficient (4)
50-0 % = Not sufficient (5)

Examination topics

All content discussed in the course

Reading list

• The Bible in a translation which is close to the original text
• HASLWANTER, Elias, Leitlinien für wissenschaftliche Arbeiten, Stand Jan 2023 (available on Moodle)
• LAW, David R., The Historical-Critical Method: A Guide for the Perplexed, London 2012

Additional literature will be announced during the course.

Association in the course directory

für 011 (15W) FTH 01, 033 195 (17W) BRP 04krp, 033 195 (17W) BRP 04ktb, 033 195 (17W) BRP 04rwb
Master RW 066 800 M08

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