The aim of this course is to immerse students in the world of the Old Testament as Christian Scripture and begin the process of transforming their understanding of the Bible by demonstrating a range of approaches to the Old Testament in contemporary scholarship. To complement related study of Christian Scriptures and hermeneutical tools necessary for their interpretation at Level 4, and lay foundations for further study at Levels 5 and 6. 

This is a Level 4 Theology Common Core module, shared with the BA in Theology, Music and Worship, BA in Theology and Worship and the BA in Theology and Counselling.

This is the site for Cohort A (large cohorts are divided).

10 credits

Running 9 October - 17 November 2017 (assessment due 22 January 2018)