Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Kyle Keimer
Contact via email
Lecturer/Tutor
Edward Bridge
Contact via Dialogue Tool
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
Since their first discovery in 1946 the Dead Sea Scrolls have been a constant focus of interest and intrigue. What did the first century sect that produced and transmitted these scrolls actually believe? What sort of Judaism was it? What was the sect's relationship to Christianity? Were the modern authorities withholding publication? We will study in detail the most important texts of the sect and contextualise them against the historical movements and trends that transformed the centuries that we now call the second Temple Period, a period out of which both Judaism and Christianity were to emerge.
All enrolment queries should be directed to Open Universities Australia (OUA): see www.open.edu.au
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Submission Method
All assessments will be submitted using Turnitin links on the iLearn page. The Turnitin submission procedure can be found at: http://www.mq.edu.au/courses/open_universities_australia/welcome_to_online_learning/assignment_submission_procedure/turnitin_assignment_submission_procedure/
Extensions
Unless otherwise stated in your iLearn unit, late submission of written work will result in a deduction of 10% of the mark awarded for each week or part of a week beyond the due date, or date to which an extension has been granted.
Extensions are granted only on grounds of illness or misadventure, and appropriate supporting documentation must be submitted. Work submitted after 3 weeks beyond the due date, or the date after which an extension has been given, will not be accepted. If you are having problems completing an assignment, please contact the tutor as early as possible.
Students must attempt all assessment tasks and achieve a mark of 50% or above to complete the unit satisfactorily.
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Tutorial Paper 1 | 20% | Thursday of Week 6 |
Tutorial Paper 2 | 20% | Thursday of Week 11 |
Essay | 60% | Thursday of Week 13 |
Due: Thursday of Week 6
Weighting: 20%
Tutorial paper of 750 words. Students have a choice of one of Weeks 2 to 6 tutorial topics
Due: Thursday of Week 11
Weighting: 20%
Tutorial paper of 750 words. Students have a choice of one of Weeks 7 to 11 tutorial topics
Due: Thursday of Week 13
Weighting: 60%
Essay of 2500 words. Students have a choice of topics
The unit looks at the history of the Judeans (Jewish people) from the late sixth century BCE to the fall of Jerusalem and destruction of the temple in 70 CE. The Bible, documentary evidence and archaeology are used to critically assess the developments in this period. A particular focus are the Dead Sea Scrolls. A new insight into second-temple period was afforded with the discoveries at Qumran. We look at the beliefs and literature of the community and what this tells us about them and their place in the Judaism of the times. All documents are read in English translation.
Required and recommended texts and/or materials
Books can be obtained from http://www.coop.com.au
Required Reading
Vermès, G. (ed. & trans.), The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English (London: Penguin Books, 2004 or 2012)
Recommended Reading
The Bible (New Revised Translation is preferred)
Unit webpage and technology used and required
Online units can be accessed at: http://ilearn.mq.edu.au/
PC and Internet access are required. Basic computer skills (e.g., internet browsing) and skills in word processing are also a requirement.
Please contact teaching staff for any further, more specific requirements. Consult the OUA website for more detailed information on technology requirements:
http://www.open.edu.au/public/future-students/getting-started/computer-requirements
Weekly schedule
Week 1 |
Content: The Discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls Context: Jewish Exile and Return (587-530 BCE) |
Week 2 |
Content: The Community Rule (1QS) Context: The Persian Period (539-330 BCE) |
Week 3 |
Content: The Calendar at Qumran Context: The Ptolemaic Period (330-198 BCE) |
Week 4 |
Content: The Qumran Bible Context: The Septuagint (LXX) |
Week 5 |
Content: The Damascus Document (CD) Context: The Seleucid Period (198-167 BCE) |
Week 6 |
Content: The Damascus Document (CD) (Continued) Context: The Maccabaean Revolt and the Hasmonaean Kingdom (167-63 BCE) |
Week 7 |
Content: Biblical Interpretation at Qumran, including Pesher Context: Apocalyptic Literature, Joseph and Asenath |
Week 8 |
Content: The Temple Scroll (11QT) Context: The Herods (63 BCE onwards) |
Week 9 |
Content: The Identity of the Qumran Community Context: Pharisees, others and the Jewish Law |
Week 10 |
Content: The War Scroll (1QM) Context: The First Jewish Revolt (66-70 CE) |
Week 11 |
Content: Community Rule Context: Masada (70-74 CE) |
Week 12 |
Content: Christianity and Qumran (Essenes, John the Baptist and Jesus of Nazareth) Context: The Jewish Diaspora |
Week 13 |
No Lectures |
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22/05/2016 | Removal of old link to extension request form |