Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Education

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• Unit Title

  Exploring the Bible

• Unit Code

  CED6105

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

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Description

This unit explores the biblical foundations of Christian faith. It draws on contemporary methods of biblical exegesis to examine the themes and major topics in both the New and Old Testaments. The unit also explores the use of Scripture in the Religious Education Learning Area in Catholic schools.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CED5105

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Apply contemporary methods of Biblical interpretation.
2. Critique common classroom theory and practice in the field of religious education in light of current evidence-based research.
3. Evaluate ways in which Scripture is introduced and consolidated in the Religious Education Learning Area in Catholic schools.
4. Explain major divisions, themes and key characters of the Bible.
5. Outline the continuation between the Old Testament and the New Testament.
6. Outline the interconnectedness between Scripture, Church and faith.

Unit Content

1. Considerations when teaching Scripture in the Religious Education Learning Area.
2. Contemporary methods of Biblical exegesis.
3. Inspiration, canonical and non-canonical texts.
4. Major divisions, themes and key characters in the Old and New Testaments.
5. The New Testament (Gospels, Epistles, Apocalyptic literature).
6. The Old Testament (Creation stories, Exodus, Prophets).

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and seminars.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Text References

• ^ No set text.
• Brown, R., Fitzmyer, A., & Murphy, R. (Eds). (1989). The new Jerome biblical commentary. London, United Kingdom: Geoffrey Chapman.
• Boadt, L. (2012). Reading the old testament: An introduction. (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Paulist.
• Burkett, D. (2002). An introduction to the new testament and the origins of Christianity. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
• Catholic Education Office of Western Australia (n.d.). Religious education units, Archdiocese of Perth. Perth, Australia: Author.
• Charpentier, E. (1993). How to read the new testament. London, United Kingdom: SCM.
• The truth will set you free. (n.d.). Perth, Australia: Catholic Education Office of Western Australia.
• Freedman, D. (Ed). (1992). The anchor bible dictionary. New York, NY: Doubleday.
• Goosen, G., & Tomlinson, M. (2005). Studying the gospels: An introduction. Newtown: E. J. Dywer.
• Levine, A., & Brettler, M. (Eds.). (2011). The Jewish annotated new testament. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
• Libreria Editrice. (1997). Catechism of the Catholic Church (2nd ed.). Sydney, Australia: St Paul Publications.
• Ryan, M. (2002). Teaching the bible: A manual of teaching activities, commentary and blackline masters. Tuggerah, Australia: Social Science Press.
• Stead, B. (1994). A time of Jubilee: Using Luke's gospel with children. Melbourne, Australia: Desbooks.
• Catholic Education Office of Western Australia. (2009). Come follow me.
• Charpentier, E. (1982). How to read the old testament. London, United Kingdom: SCM.

^ Mandatory reference

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