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TMOT 8512 Seminar: Genesis: New Methods, Different Approaches

In addition to traditional methods like source criticism and form criticism, recent years have seen the emergence of new methods: literary criticism, anthropological and sociological study, feminist hermeneutics and canonical criticism. This seminar will look at Genesis from both the traditional and the newer methods. Lectures, discussion of supplied readings, and student presentations and papers.

Course overview

Department
Theology and Ministry
School
STM
Credits
3
Level
Graduate
Offered
Periodically

Catalog details

Prerequisites
Basic Old Testament course. Hebrew desirable but not required. or Permission of Department

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Course evaluations

Response-weighted averages from Boston College’s official course evaluations (Avalanche/Blue).

Course rating
4.57 / 5 · Excellent
7 responses
Instructor rating
4.57 / 5 · Excellent
7 responses
Terms evaluated
1
Most recent: Fall 2023

Scales: overall ratings run from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent).

Evaluations by term and instructor
TermInstructorResponses
Fall 2023Andrew Davis7 of 8

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