Course: Biblical Theology 1

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Course title Biblical Theology 1
Course code KBV/PTBT1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Mareček Petr, doc. Dr. Th.D.
Course content
The History of the Academic Discipline of Biblical Theology Christian Approaches to Biblical Theology from Antiquity to the Reformation The Identity of God God the Creator The Covenant, God's People, the Chosen People

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
Learning outcomes
Defining "biblical theology" in relation to other theological disciplines. Biblical theology in the context of the history of biblical scholarship (an overview of major schools of thought and authors, and a description of key works in biblical theology). Selected topics in biblical theology.
An understanding of the reasons and motivations that have influenced biblical scholarship throughout history. The ability to engage in theological synthesis when interpreting individual topics. Familiarity with available secondary literature and the ability to use it judiciously in relation to the biblical text itself when addressing topics in biblical theology.
Prerequisites
A basic understanding of the topics covered in the introductions to the Old Testament and the New Testament.

Assessment methods and criteria
Essay, Dialog

To obtain course credit, students must prepare a written paper (3 standard pages in length) discussing a significant theological theme within a chosen biblical book. The course concludes with an oral colloquium.
Recommended literature
  • George, A., Grelot, P., Guillet, J., Lacan, M. F., Léon-Dufour, X., & Kolář, P. (1991). Slovník biblické teologie. Řím.
  • Papežská biblická komise. (2004). Židovský národ a jeho svatá Písma v křesťanské Bibli. Kostelní Vydří.


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