________________________________________________________________________________________________ Modulhandbuch B.A.-Studiengänge 2024/25; Stand 12. Juni 2024 Seite [31] B1122 Old Testament: Pentateuch Alternative Module B1102 Code PET Workload 120 h ECTS 4 CP + 1 or 2 CP for Evaluation Subject semester 6 or 8 Frequency Every second SS Duration 1 Semester Class type (Core Course: P / Elective: W / Partial Elective: WP) WP: ETH/TSA; W: TDS/TPI Teaching Mode Lectures and Exercises Contact Hours 3 SWS/ 45 UE Individual Study 75 h Additional Time Requirement Course objectives: Professional expertise Students acquire knowledge of: • Central Chapters of the Pentateuch and ist significance for the OT and Christian Theology • Major Themes of Pentateuch Research Course objectives: Skill set Students are able to • Do a text-critical evaluation and independent translation of selected texts. • Apply exegetical methods independently. • Distinguish different approaches to Pentateuch exegesis and critically reflect on their presuppositions. • Interpret Pentateuch texts against the background of ancient Israelite and Ancient Near Eastern culture. • An understanding of the cultural differences of Ancient Near Eastern modes of language, thought, and understanding. Contents • Models of the Pentateuch’s Origin in Pentateuch Research and their critically appreciative reception • Methods and Resources for Exegesis of the Pentateuch including newer Narrative Approches • Exegetical and theological discussions of central chapters and relevant theological themes of the Pentateuch and their significance for the OT and Christian Theology as well as Jewish Exegesis. Teaching Mode Lectures, Discussions, Working Groups Prerequisites None Forms of examination and assessment • Qualified participation (pass/fail) in the course is required to ensure that the module objectives are achieved and to earn credit points (4 CP). • Research paper (25.000 – 35.000 characters, 2 CP) – 100% or Oral examination (20 min., 1 CP) – 100% Literature will be announced at the beginning of the course Scoring for the final grade Double valuation Academic course coordinator Prof. Dr. Markus Zehnder Lecturer N.N.
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