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APT301: Genesis As Counter Culture

Module Title Genesis As Counter Culture
Module Code APT301
Module Tutor Gordon McConville
School Humanities
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 6
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description Genesis is a crucial text for biblical theology and contemporary issues of interpretation. The module will seek to understand how Genesis can be understood in Christian thinking today.
Indicative Syllabus This module will examine the literature and thought-world of Genesis. It will compare its theology of God and the world with the religious thought of its time, in order to discover why it is a powerful and radical text. It will also consider Genesis’ view of the place of Israel in the world. The aim in each case will be to understand the potential relevance of Genesis to modern religious, theological and ethical questions. Specific topics will include: the use of land and the planet’s resources; the nature and destiny of humanity; men, women and Christian theology; inclusiveness and exclusiveness. The module will also reflect on how selected texts in Genesis might be appropriated for teaching and preaching.
Learning Outcomes i. Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module students will be able to demonstrate that they:
a) understand the nature of Genesis’ engagement with religious and political concepts in the ancient world.
b) can engage in in-depth study of key sections of the text.
c) can give an account of the central theological concepts of the book.
d) understand the main issues involved in relating the text to contemporary theological and ethical issues facing the church.



ii. Skills
On successful completion of the module students will be able to demonstrate that they:
a) are able to employ critical and innovative methods of interpreting the text;
b) can analyze a narrative’s structure, plot, characterization and point of view;
c) are competent in comparing religious literature and ideas;
d) can engage in critical appropriation of biblical literature for contemporary concerns.
Learning and Teaching Activities Staff/student contact: 16%
Private study: 84%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 80% Coursework: Standard: 3000 words or equivalent
002: 20% Coursework: Annotated bibliography: 1000 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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