Units (Subjects)

Pentateuch (English)

AQF: 6/7/8/9 hybrid

SEMESTER 1 2024
Wednesday Daytime Unit

OT008-612/712/812 + OT206-912

The Pentateuch is the foundation of all biblical revelation, and indeed, of the entire biblical worldview. How was this part of Scripture designed to impact the lives of ancient Israelites? And how does knowing this help us discern God’s enduring message for today?

In this unit we’ll seek a deeper grasp of the Pentateuch as a literary whole, giving special attention to the early chapters of Genesis and Deuteronomy. Along the way, you’ll be introduced to a helpful method for interpreting and applying Old Testament texts. This will involve having guided, hands-on opportunities to engage texts in class, as well as writing an exegetical essay on a passage in Genesis 1-11. You’ll also be introduced to historical background and scholarly approaches that are important for understanding the Pentateuch and for using the best Old Testament interpretive tools.

Lecturer: Dr Janson Condren
AQF level: 6/7/8/9
Lecture Mode: hybrid*
Prerequisites: OT008-612/712/812 = OT001-512, OT001-712 or OT003-512, OT003-712; OT206-912 = 48 level 8 credit points + 24 OT credit points
Times: Wednesdays 9.40am–10.30am + 10.55am–11.45am
Dates: 7, 14, 21 February; 6, 13 March; 3, 10 April; 1, 8, 15, 29 May; 5 June 2024 (Exam period = 17-24 June)
Location: Croydon Campus, 43 Badminton Road, Croydon 2132 + online via Zoom
Credit Points:
AOT008 = 36hrs - Audit (no assessments)
OT008-612 = 12 credit points (1 unit) – DipTh, AssocDeg, BMin, BTh, BDiv
OT008-712 = 12 credit points (1 unit) – BMin, BTh, BDiv
OT008-812 = 12 credit points (1 unit) – GDDiv, MMin, MDiv, MTS
OT206-912 = 12 credit points (1 unit) Specialised Studies – MMin, MDiv, MTS
Tuition Fees:
Audit = $445
AQF unit levels 5-7 (12 credit points) = $2,784 (Overseas student = $3,207)
AQF unit levels 8-9 (12 credit points) = $2,976 (Overseas student = $3,426)
For further details see Costs

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*LECTURE MODES:
On-Campus:
 units in this mode are delivered face-to-face in the classroom only
Off-Campus: units in this mode are delivered live online-only, that is, a mix of online lectures, videos, activities and interaction with lecturers and fellow students.
Hybrid: units in this mode are delivered both on-campus and off-campus concurrently.

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