The Salvation Army Booth College

This unit will help you to deepen your faith and understanding as you explore the biblical story in the Hebrew bible. Discover the vibrant culture and society of the time, while uncovering key theological themes that resonate with today.  

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24 February 2025 - 30 May 2025

There will be a number of regular online classrooms throughout semester (attendance required). We will negotiate a regular day and time that is suitable.

First online classroom in week 1 (commencing 24 February 2025).

We recommend that you allocate 12 hours a week for all study activities.

No prerequisites required.

Please note:  If students have completed the Introduction to the Hebrew Bible unit (or similar) they cannot take this unit.

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.

Preparation for online classrooms and participation in discussion. Student to student engagement as required. Completion of weekly lesson workbooks and assessment tasks. 

Assessment variant 3 will require the presentation of a short online tutorial on a specified subject.

Please see Week 0 in ARK - accessible from 17 February 2025.

*This unit is offered at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. Students may engage with people across both levels when this unit is delivered.

1 x 1,000 word Learning Resource - 15%

1 x 2,400 word Seminar or Tutorial - 40%

1 x 2,600 word Essay - 45%

Upon successful completion of this unit, it is expected that students will be able to:

1. Outline the biblical narrative as literature giving attention to its historical, social and cultural contexts and theological intent.

2. Evaluate key content and major themes that form the basis of the Hebrew bible, and where selected themes have a trajectory into the New Testament.

3. Construct interpretive arguments based upon a range of introductory secondary literature in the study of the Hebrew Bible.

4. Formulate insights from their study and apply them to Christian life and ministry within their particular context.

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: 

• EBC library catalogue 
• The University library hub

Also available as an electronic version (kindle) via Amazon and other providers.