Universität Wien

010037 VO Advanced Course Old Testament I (2025W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 1 - Theologien und Religionswiss.
Moodle
We 17.12. 15:00-16:30 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 01.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Wednesday 08.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Wednesday 22.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Wednesday 29.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Wednesday 05.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Wednesday 12.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Wednesday 19.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Wednesday 26.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Wednesday 03.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Wednesday 10.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Wednesday 07.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Wednesday 14.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Wednesday 21.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Wednesday 28.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Course content:
This lecture offers an introduction to the so-called "historical books" in the Old Testament with a special focus on 1–2 Samuel and 1–2 Kings.

Objectives:
At the end of the course, students will have a basic knowledge of the books of Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1–2 Samuel, 1–2 Kings, 1–2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Tobit, Judith and Esther. They will also have an in-depth understanding of selected texts. They will be able to name the main points of the theological thinking which prevails in these books and to interpret biblical texts in this context.

Method:
The lecture will include some interactive elements and allow time for students' questions and discussions. Reading is also very important. All students must read all of the biblical books discussed in the lecture and will be asked about the biblical texts in the exam.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam, duration 45 minutes
The exam consists of two parts: questions about the biblical text and questions about the lecture content.
It is necessary to use the Bible in the exam.
Other materials may not be used.
The exam questions are posed in German, but may also be answered in English or French.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

For a positive assessment, both parts of the exam must be positive.

Grading scale:
100-87 points = excellent (1)
86-75 = good (2)
74-63 = satisfactory (3)
62-51 = sufficient (4)
50-0 = insufficient (5)

Examination topics

In the exam, students must demonstrate their understanding of the mandatory reading material. A list of questions will be made available on Moodle before the Christmas break.

Reading list

Mandatory Reading Material:
1. The biblical books mentioned above in any translation which is close to the original text (students who know Hebrew and Greek are strongly encouraged to take a look at the original text as well!)
2. Zenger, Erich u.a., Einleitung in das Alte Testament, hg. von Chr. Frevel, Stuttgart: Kohlhammer 2016 (9. Auflage): Part D.: Die Bücher der Geschichte, chapters II–XII, pp. 229–388.

Information on optional reading will be given in the lecture.

Association in the course directory

für 011 (15W) FTH 14, 033 195 (17W) BRP 13krp, 033 195 (17W) BRP 13ktb
Pflichtfach für das Erweiterungscurrculum "Die Bibel: Geschichte und Interpretation"

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