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(Un-)Heilige Texte – Biblische Theologie

Prof. Dr. Simone Paganini, Dr. Christina Kumpmann, and Dr. Steffen Jöris

Müssen Theologen eigentlich alles glauben, was in der Bibel steht? Oder wie gehen sie damit um?

In diesem Kurs erhalten Sie grundlegende Informationen über die historischen Hintergründe zur Entstehung der Bibel, ihre Inhalte und Weisen der Auslegung der Texte. Die Bibel wird dabei verstanden als ein Zeugnis eines vielstimmigen theologischen Gesprächs, das die vielen damaligen biblischen Autoren miteinander führten, und das nun Gegenstand wissenschaftlicher Analyse ist.

Beim Blick auf die verschiedenen Teile des sogenannten „Buches der Bücher“ werden Ihnen die Inhalte kurz dargestellt, der Fokus liegt aber auf der Behandlung bekannter kritischer Fragen (z.B. Schöpfung oder Darwin?) und auf Überlegungen, warum wohl wer diese Texte einst verfasst hat.

Vorwissen zur Bibel wird für diesen Kurs nicht benötigt.

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Grundlegendes über die teile der bibel
Überblick über die biblische zeitgeschichte

Wissenschaftlich-kritischer umgang mit den biblischen texten
Überblick über exegetische methoden

Grundlegendes über die teile der bibel
Überblick über die biblische zeitgeschichte
Wissenschaftlich-kritischer umgang mit den biblischen texten
Überblick über exegetische methoden

Syllabus

Woche 1: Nach einem kurzen grundlegenden Überblick über den Aufbau der Bibel als Ganze werden in der ersten Woche zwei Themen besprochen: Die historischen Hintergründe der Entstehung der alttestamentlichen Schriften und ein Überblick über die Bücher des Alten Testaments.

Woche 2: Der zweite Kursabschnitt widmet sich der Frage, welche Bedeutung eine „heilige Schrift“ für die Identität von Religionsgemeinschaften hat und wie der Prozess zur Definition einer „heiligen“ Schrift bei der Bibel verlaufen ist.

Woche 3: Der dritte Kursabschnitt widmet sich vollständig dem Inhalt und der Entstehung des Neuen Testaments vor dem historischen Hintergrund.

Woche 4: Das Konzept einer „heiligen Schrift“ impliziert, dass die Religionsgemeinschaften immer vor der Herausforderung der Anwendung, d.h. Auslegung stehen. In diesem vierten Kursabschnitt wird in einem geschichtlichen Durchgang die Entwicklung der Schriftauslegung im Christentum vorgestellt. Abschließend wird in zwei Beispielen die Frage nach angemessener Auslegung aufgeworfen.

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Taught by Simone Paganini, Christina Kumpmann, Dr. Steffen Jöris, who are recognized for their work in Theologie

Taught by Prof. Dr. Simone Paganini, Dr. Christina Kumpmann, Dr. Steffen Jöris, who are experts in Religion

Develops Grundlegendes über die Teile der Bibel, Überblick über die biblische Zeitgeschichte, Wissenschaftlich-kritischer Umgang mit den biblischen Texten, Überblick über exegetische Methoden, which are core skills for Theologie

Provides a comprehensive study of one aspect of the human condition

Examines Wissenschaftlich-kritischer Umgang mit den biblischen Texten, which is highly relevant to Theologie

Examines exegetische Methoden, which is highly relevant to Theologie

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in (Un-)Heilige Texte – Biblische Theologie with these activities:

Create a digital notebook or binder to store your notes, assignments, and other materials for this course

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This will improve your studies and further your research by making your materials more accessible.

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Choose a digital notebook or binder app that you like.
Create a new notebook or binder for this course.
Import your notes, assignments, and other materials into the notebook or binder.
Organize your materials into sections or folders.
Use the notebook or binder to stay organized and on top of your studies.

Review the basics of biblical hermeneutics

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Understanding hermeneutics will help you analyze and interpret the biblical text more effectively.

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Read an introductory article or book on biblical hermeneutics.
Identify the different methods of biblical interpretation.
Apply these methods to a short biblical passage.

Read about the historical context of the Bible

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Review foundational concepts of the time period in which the Bible was created

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Read chapters 1-3 of "The Bible: A Historical and Literary Introduction" by John Barton
Take notes on the key events and figures discussed

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Watch a video series on the history of biblical interpretation

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This will give you a deeper understanding of the different ways in which the Bible has been interpreted throughout history.

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Find a reputable video series on the history of biblical interpretation.
Watch the videos and take notes.
Discuss the videos with others.

Watch video lectures on biblical interpretation

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Gain insights into different approaches to interpreting biblical texts

Browse courses on Biblical Interpretation

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Watch the video lecture "The Historical-Critical Method of Biblical Interpretation"
Take notes on the key concepts and methods discussed

Practice identifying different literary genres in the Bible

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This will help you understand the different ways in which the biblical text communicates.

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Identify the different literary genres found in the Bible.
Analyze a short biblical passage and identify its genre.
Practice identifying different genres in a variety of biblical texts.

Create a timeline of the key events in biblical history

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Reinforce your understanding of the sequence of events in the Bible

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Draw a timeline on a piece of paper or use a digital tool
Mark the major events in biblical history in chronological order

Discuss biblical texts with a study partner or group

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Discussing the Bible with others will help you deepen your understanding and gain new perspectives.

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Find a study partner or group who is interested in discussing the Bible.
Choose a biblical text to discuss.
Prepare for your discussion by reading the text and doing some research.
Meet with your study partner or group to discuss the text.
Share your insights and listen to the insights of others.

Practice identifying literary genres in the Bible

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Develop your ability to recognize and analyze different types of writing in the Bible

Browse courses on Bible

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Read a short passage from the Bible
Identify the literary genre of the passage (e.g., narrative, poetry, prophecy)

Create a timeline of the major events in the history of the Bible

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Creating a timeline will help you visualize the development of the biblical text and understand its historical context.

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Gather information about the major events in the history of the Bible.
Create a timeline using a spreadsheet, presentation software, or online tool.
Include important dates, people, and events.
Share your timeline with others for feedback.

Participate in a discussion group on biblical themes

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Engage with other students to explore and discuss the major themes found in the Bible

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Find a study group or online forum dedicated to biblical discussions
Participate in discussions and share your insights

Write a blog post or article on a topic related to the Bible

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Sharing your knowledge and insights will help you reinforce your understanding and connect with others who are interested in the Bible.

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Choose a topic related to the Bible that you are passionate about.
Research your topic thoroughly.
Write a clear and concise blog post or article.
Publish your blog post or article online.
Promote your blog post or article on social media.

Contribute to a Bible-related open-source project

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This will allow you to apply your knowledge and skills to a real-world project and connect with others who are passionate about the Bible.

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Find a Bible-related open-source project that you are interested in contributing to.
Read the project documentation and familiarize yourself with the codebase.
Identify an area where you can contribute.
Make your changes and submit a pull request.
Work with the project maintainers to get your changes merged.

Career center

Learners who complete (Un-)Heilige Texte – Biblische Theologie will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Biblical Scholar

Biblical scholars study the Bible and its history, literature, and theology. This course provides a foundation in biblical theology, which is essential for understanding the Bible. The course also covers the history and development of the Bible, which can be helpful for understanding the context of the Bible.

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Priest

Priests provide religious and spiritual guidance to Christian communities. This course provides a foundation in biblical theology, which is essential for understanding the beliefs and practices of Christianity. The course also covers the history and development of the Bible, which can be helpful for understanding the context of Christian beliefs.

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Theology Professor

Theology professors teach about religion and spirituality at colleges and universities. This course provides a foundation in biblical theology, which is essential for understanding the beliefs and practices of different religions. The course also covers the history and development of the Bible, which can be helpful for teaching students about the origins of religious beliefs.

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Minister

Ministers provide religious and spiritual guidance to individuals and communities. This course provides a foundation in biblical theology, which is essential for understanding the beliefs and practices of a particular religion. The course also covers the history and development of the Bible, which can be helpful for understanding the context of religious beliefs.

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Missionary

Missionaries travel to other countries to share their religious beliefs and practices. This course provides a foundation in biblical theology, which is essential for understanding the beliefs and practices of a particular religion. The course also covers the history and development of the Bible, which can be helpful for understanding the context of religious beliefs.

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Theological Librarian

Theological librarians manage and organize the collections of libraries that specialize in religious materials. This course provides a foundation in biblical theology, which is essential for understanding the materials in a theological library. The course also covers the history and development of the Bible, which can be helpful for understanding the context of the materials in the library.

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Rabbi

Rabbis provide religious and spiritual guidance to Jewish communities. This course provides a foundation in biblical theology, which is essential for understanding the beliefs and practices of Judaism. The course also covers the history and development of the Bible, which can be helpful for understanding the context of Jewish beliefs.

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Chaplain

Chaplains provide religious and spiritual support to individuals in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, prisons, and the military. This course provides a foundation in biblical theology, which can be helpful for understanding the beliefs and practices of different religions. The course also covers the history and development of the Bible, which can be helpful for understanding the context of religious beliefs.

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Religious Counselor

Religious counselors provide counseling and support to individuals and families dealing with religious or spiritual issues. This course provides a foundation in biblical theology, which can be helpful for understanding the beliefs and practices of different religions. The course also covers the history and development of the Bible, which can be helpful for understanding the context of religious beliefs.

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Religious Education Teacher

Religious education teachers teach about religion and spirituality to students in a variety of settings, such as schools, churches, and community centers. This course provides a foundation in biblical theology, which can be helpful for understanding the beliefs and practices of different religions. The course also covers the history and development of the Bible, which can be helpful for teaching students about the origins of religious beliefs.

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Imam

Imams provide religious and spiritual guidance to Muslim communities. This course provides a foundation in biblical theology, which can be helpful for understanding the beliefs and practices of Islam. The course also covers the history and development of the Bible, which can be helpful for understanding the context of Islamic beliefs.

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Archivist

Archivists manage and preserve historical documents and artifacts. This course provides a foundation in the history and development of the Bible, which can be helpful for understanding the context of historical documents. The course also covers the different methods used to preserve and catalog historical documents, which can be helpful for archivists.

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Museum curator

Museum curators oversee the collections of museums and other cultural institutions. This course provides a foundation in the history and development of the Bible, which can be helpful for understanding the context of museum collections. The course also covers the different methods used to preserve and display museum objects, which can be helpful for museum curators.

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Writer

Writers create written content for a variety of purposes, such as news articles, books, and marketing materials. This course provides a foundation in biblical theology, which can be helpful for understanding the beliefs and practices of different religions. The course also covers the history and development of the Bible, which can be helpful for understanding the context of religious beliefs. This knowledge can be helpful for writers who are writing about religion or spirituality.

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Church Administrator

Church administrators oversee the daily operations of a church. Duties typically include managing the budget, organizing events, and providing support to the clergy. While this course does not provide direct job training, it may be helpful for those who want to work in a church setting. The course provides a foundation in biblical theology, which can be helpful for understanding the beliefs and practices of a church.

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Die Bibel ist die Grundlage für diesen Kurs. Sie bietet wertvolle Einblicke in die biblischen Hintergründe und Inhalte.

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