School: Education

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Exploring the Bible
  • Unit Code

    CED6105
  • Year

    2019
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Damian Gerard DOYLE

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentDiscussion forum25%
ReportPosition paper35%
PresentationPresentation40%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentDiscussion forum25%
ReportPosition paper35%
PresentationPresentation40%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Education

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Exploring the Bible
  • Unit Code

    CED6105
  • Year

    2019
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Damian Gerard DOYLE

Description

This unit explores the biblical foundations of Christian faith. It draws on current research and scholarship to offer an understanding of the literary forms and historical context that have shaped the written documents that make up the Bible. This background is used to explore the themes and major topics in both the New and Old Testaments. Students will be supported in building the required skills for critical analysis, evaluation, application and the integration of unit content.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CED5105

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Reflect critically on the Bible as the written compilation/documentation of the religious experience of a people.
  2. Investigate and evaluate the historical, geographical and cultural contexts which have shaped the Bible.
  3. Apply current scholarship to an exploration of the books of the Bible.
  4. Interpret books of the New Testament by drawing upon insights from the Old Testament.

Unit Content

  1. The Bible as story: 'story' in human and religious experience.
  2. Growth and development of the Old and New Testaments.
  3. Literary genres in the Old and New Testaments.
  4. The setting: geographical, historical and cultural background of the key narratives of the Bible.
  5. The central character: Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ.

Learning Experience

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ReportPosition paper40%
PresentationPresentation60%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
ReportPosition paper40%
PresentationPresentation60%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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