ATS2185 Who wrote the Bible and why?
Faculty of Arts
ATS2185 Who wrote the Bible and why? is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 6 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS2185
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS2185
No unit lists ATS2185 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS2585, ATS3585
Overview
The unit begins with a survey of the Hebrew Scriptures as viewed in their ancient Near Eastern historical and cultural setting, and proceeds to examine the Greek Scriptures or New Testament, which are situated in their Jewish, Greek and apocalyptic contexts. Particular attention will be devoted to the Bible as an expression of the religious life and thought of ancient Israel. Topics examined include an exploration of the core beliefs of the Bible regarding creation, revelation and redemption, and the problem of evil and suffering, as well as conceptions of divinity, prophecy, law and cult. The art of biblical narrative and poetry will also be explored, as will issues of authorship and canonisation.
Offerings in 2026
The 2026 handbook lists no offerings for ATS2185.
Assessment
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- In class test/sQuiz / Test50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the foundational beliefs of the Bible
- 2
Discuss the Hebrew Scriptures in their ancient Near Eastern context, and the Christian Scriptures in their Jewish, Greek and intertestamental contexts
- 3
Discuss the diversity and different genres of Biblical literature.
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- 4
Read, interpret and analyse select Biblical texts, with reference to contemporary approaches to reading the Bible (e.g., literary, feminist etc.)
- 5
Describe the key institutions of Ancient Israelite religious life
- 6
Explain key debates in modern scholarship concerning the compositional history of the Bible.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit engages students in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
ATS2185 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Idan Dershowitz
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Idan Dershowitz
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2185?
ATS2185 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS2185 offered?
ATS2185 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
How much work is ATS2185?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2185 have an exam?
No. ATS2185 has 6 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS2185?
ATS2185 is part of Jewish studies.