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BIB110 Biblical Hebrew 20 Credits AUTUMN You will learn the alphabet, be introduced to the grammar and syntax and begin to read Biblical texts in Hebrew, becoming conversant with the language resources available. By the end of the module you will be able to approach the Hebrew Bible with some confidence. This is a good choice if you are interested in Judaism or in expanding your range of languages. Teaching hours: Wed 9-‐11, Thurs 10-‐11, Fri 10-‐11 BIB114 The Bible: Fact or Fiction? 20 Credits AUTUMN This is an introductory module for students in any subject and not just Biblical Studies. Is the Bible fact or fiction? The Bible is often subject to sensationalist and controversial TV programmes or newspaper articles claiming that it is secret code, myth, history, creation science or fiction. This module will explore these issues through an examination of the presentation of the Bible in the media, including TV, film and newspapers. This module is a good choice if you are interested in the media, advertising or journalism. Teaching hours: Thursday 10-‐12, weeks 1-‐5 and Tuesday 2-‐4, weeks 6,7,10,11,12 BIB102 Decoding the Bible: The New Testament 20 Credits SPRING Here you will be introduced to the alphabets and basic grammar of Hebrew and Greek and to vital issues in the field of biblical studies. You will meet the Bible as it is used in the modern world as a document of faith and a subject of academic study. Popular and scholarly commentaries and the Internet will be studied and you will be introduced to translations, word study and methodologies in biblical studies. This module is a good choice if you are taking English, modern languages, philosophy or history. Teaching hours: Thursday 2-‐4 BIB111 Hebrew B 20 Credits SPRING Prerequisite qualification BIB 110 This module will build on the work done in BIB110. Teaching hours: Thurs 9-‐10, Fri 9-‐11, + 1 hour tba BIB121 Greek B 20 Credits SPRING Prerequisite qualification BIB 120 6
This module will build on the work done in BIB120 Teaching hours: Mon 10-‐11, Wed 12-‐1, Fri 11-‐12 BIB119 The Biblical World 20 Credits SPRING This module aims to introduce you to some of the diverse cultural worlds of the Bible: the interlocking cultures of ancient Israel and Judah, and the complex cultural mix of the cities of the Greco-‐Roman world. You will be encouraged to explore selected aspects of the Biblical texts in relation to their social world in areas such as: economic and social structures; ritual and belief; sexuality; slavery; gender; art and architecture; death and burial. This is a good choice if you are interested in history, archaeology or religion. Teaching hours: Wednesday 10-‐11, Thursday 4-‐5 BIB1013 Religion in Britain Today 20 Credits SPRING (to be confirmed) This module addresses the fact that, from faith schools to family values, from religious dress to religious wars, in contemporary Britain religion is rarely out of the news. You will look at various aspects of religion in contemporary Britain, including politics and war, sexuality and marriage, ritual and symbolism as well as gaining an introduction to the contemporary religious map of Britain and the diverse religions that contributes to it. Teaching hours: Thursday 10-‐12 English Language and Linguistics Linguistics is the study of how languages are structured and used. If you are interested in knowing more about how Modern English came into being, its sounds, structures and varieties, then the modules offered in English Language and Linguistics may be of interest to you. You don’t need any prior qualification, although if you studied English Language at A-‐level, you will find these modules build upon topics you may have studied as part of that subject. Places on Linguistics <strong>Modules</strong> will be limited ELL 110 Varieties of English 20 Credits SPRING Prerequisite qualifications: None Teaching hours: Lectures Tuesdays 2.10-‐3pm, Thursday 4.10-‐5pm, plus 1 seminar group, starting in week 2 (different times are offered to fit in with individual students’ timetables) Description: This course explores the extraordinary diversity of the English language today, and is concerned with describing the features, use and status of contemporary varieties of English in 7
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