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. You will be introduced to the story and will learn about the history, culture and society of the time, as well as exploring some important theological themes.

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26 February 2024 - 31 May 2024

Students are expected to attend all virtual classroom sessions. There will also be some optional online meetings. 

The first virtual class room is fixed for Monday, 26 February 11.00 am to 12.00 pm AEDT, however we will try to negotiate suitable day and time for other sessions. 

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

No prerequisites required.

Please note:  This is a new EBC unit which contains similar content to the Introduction to the Hebrew Bible 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.

*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 Blog - 15%

1 x 1,800 word Audio recording or Podcast - 30%

1 x 3,200 word Portfolio - 55%

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 up on 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 to read free online from: 

• EBC library catalogue 
• The University library hub (2nd ed only) 

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