Course Catalogue

New Testament Texts Non Honours TRS3028

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: School of Critical Studies
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 3 (SCQF level 9)
  • Typically Offered: Either Semester 1 or Semester 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

This course will study part of the New Testament in depth, reading closely and considering a variety of perspectives. The material varies from year to year and involves close reading of the text, discussion of relevant questions, and critically engaging with current scholarship.

Timetable

1x2hr seminar per week over 10 weeks as scheduled on MyCampus.

 

This is one of the Level 3 options in TRS and may not run every year. The options that are running this session are available on MyCampus.

Requirements of Entry

Grade D3 or above in any TRS level 2 course or at the discretion of the Head of Theology and Religious Studies.

Excluded Courses

TRS3022 New Testament Texts 3 

TRS4048 New Testament Texts Honours

TRS4066 New Testament Texts

TRS4067 New Testament Texts with Greek

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

The standard assessments for this course are: 

■ Essay (3,000 words) - 75%

■ Book Review (1,000 words) - 25%

 

 

If required, for instance where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, the following alternatives are available: 

■ There are no alternatives to the assessments, but flexible deadlines can be offered as reasonable adjustment (Students should follow the usual process for extensions). 

 

Further reasonable adjustments may be provided where necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with the course convenor.  

Main Assessment In: April/May

Course Aims

This course will provide the opportunity to:

■ engage in close reading of selected texts from the New Testament;

■ relate the biblical texts to a variety of religious and secular contexts;

■ apply a range of theoretical interpretative approaches to texts.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ discuss analytically the historical, cultural and literary character of specific texts from the New Testament;

■ relate themes and motifs from the prescribed texts to contemporary (ancient and/or modern) contexts;

■ apply theoretical approaches to specific texts;

■ present complex arguments in written and oral form.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions