Module Details
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Title EGYPT AND THE BIBLE: HISTORY
Code CEPD5027
Coordinator Dr CG Jones
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
C.G.Jones2@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 4 FHEQ Continuing Education Session 10

Aims

To identify and evaluate links between the Bible and the historical and archaeological record.

To examine the contrasting viewpoints and scholarship on ancient Egypt and Biblical teaching.

To explore the connections between the second millenium and the Roman period.

To facilitateand encourage a critical sharing of ideas and insights.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will possess a critical understanding of the links between the Bible and the historical and archaeological record.

(LO2) Students will be able to evaluate the contrasting viewpoints and scholarship on ancient Egypt and Biblical teaching.

(LO3) Students will possess an appreciation of the inter-relations of the second millenium and the Roman period.

(S1) Lifelong learning skills

(S2) Communication skills

Syllabus
 

1. Overview of the history of Egypt and Israel.

2. What are the issues? Interpreting Archaeology,Chronology and Texts.

3. The Patriarchs in Egypt: Is there any evidence?

4. Rameses II: Pharaoh of the Exodus?

5. The Coming of the Sea Peoples: 1200-1000.

6. International Relations 1000-750BCE.

7. International Relations 750-550BCE.

8. The Persian Period 550-330BCE.

9. After Alexander: The Greek Period 330-30BCE.

10.  The New Testament & Ancient Egypt.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Interactive, tutor-led lecture.
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 2 - Group-work
Description: Group work in class, for example, evaluating sources or examining particular questions.
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Unscheduled Directed Student Hours (time spent away from the timetabled sessions but directed by the teaching staff): 80

Self-Directed Learning Description: Performing set reading and tasks; research and writing of assessed assignment.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 10

         10

80

 100
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 0
TOTAL HOURS 100

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Essay There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1  c 2500 words    100       

Recommended Texts
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