- Unit Code & NameBA1137B The Story of God, People and Land
- Description
This unit is designed to ground students in the biblical story as a basis for understanding Christian faith and for deeper engagement with the Hebrew bible. Students will be introduced to the narrative and literary character of the Hebrew bible together with historical, cultural and social contexts, and significant theological themes.
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- LevelUndergraduate Level 1
- Semester4. Semester 2, 2026
- Delivery ModeOnline
- Date
27 July 2026 - 30 October 2026
There will be a number of regular online classrooms throughout semester (attendance required). We will negotiate a regular day and time that is suitable.
We recommend that you allocate 9 hours a week for all study activities.
- Lecturer(s) Reverend Dr Arseny Ermakov
- Prerequisites
No prerequisites required.
- Learning Activities
Students will complete workbooks which are keyed to readings and other learning materials. They will complete questions and learning activities and attend structured synchronous online engagement sessions.
*This unit is offered at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. Students may engage with people across both levels when this unit is delivered.
- Assessments
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Assessment 1 - 15%
Assessment 2 - 40%
Assessment 3 - 45%
- Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, it is expected that students will be able to:
1. Discuss the biblical narrative as literature giving attention to its historical social and cultural contexts and theological intent.
2. Identify key content and major themes that form the basis of the Hebrew bible, and how selected themes have a trajectory into the New Testament.
3. Demonstrate basic interpretive skills.
4. Apply insights from their study to Christian life and ministry within their particular context.
- Text Books
To undertake this unit, you are required to have access to a copy of:
Sumney, Jerry L. The Bible: An Introduction. 3rd ed. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2021.
Available as an Ebook via:
Also available as an electronic version (kindle) via Amazon and other providers.