ObjectivesBiblical Studies is a flexible programme that allows you to study the ancient civilizations that contributed to the development of the Bible and their languages, including Hebrew and Greek, alongside the use of the Bible in contemporary society, including politics, art, film, literature, and music. In the French part of this course you will develop a high standard of oral and written fluency.
Practical experienceYou will spend the third year of your four-year degree at a specified university in France.
Entry requirements-GCE/VCE A Levels - BBB -Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - BB +BB -Scottish Highers - AABB -Irish Leaving Cert. - ABBBB -International Baccalaureate - 32 points -Core Requirements - Grade B in A Level French
Academic titleBiblical Studies and French BA
Course descriptionThis is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
Important notice :
French
At level one we introduce you to French society and culture, from the medieval period to the present day, including film studies. We also look at modern French history and institutions. Further specialist options in these areas are taught at level two. After the year abroad, your final year of study at level three consolidates and perfects linguistic and analytical skills.
Typical First Year Modules
Module/Unit
-De-coding the Bible
-From Creation to Revelation: The Bible's Founding Narrative
-French Studies I
-French Studies II
-Language and Communication Skills I
-Language and Communication Skills II
Typical Second Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Actualites Francaises I
-Actualites Francaises II
-Language and Communication Skills III
-Language and Communication Skills IV
-Greek Texts
-Greek Texts
-Hebrew Texts
-Paul and His World
-The Bible and Archaeology
-The Bible and Gender
-The Bible and Images of Christ
-The Bible and the Fourfold Gospel
-The Bible and the Historical Imagination
-The Bible and the Literary Imagination
-The Bible and the Poetry of the Erotic (Song of Songs)
-The Bible and the Postcolonial World
-The Bible and the Prophetic VIsion
-The Bible and the Tragic Vision (Samuel)
-Crime and Fiction in French: I
-Crime and Fiction in French: II
-Francophone Women Poets I
-Francophone Women Poets II
-History Of The Language I
-History Of The Language II
-Images of the Occupation I
-Images of the Occupation II
-L'Exclusion Sociale en France I
-L'Exclusion Sociale en France II
-La Bande Dessinee I
-La Bande Dessinee II
-La Francophonie: Langue, Colonie et Civilisation I
-La Francophonie: Langue, Colonie et Civilisation II
-Le Francais des Affaires I
-Le Francais des Affaires II
-Medieval Short Stories I
-Medieval Short Stories II
-Narratives of Confinement I
-Narratives of Confinement II
-New French Theatres 1950 - 1970 I
-New French Theatres 1950 - 1970 II
-Teaching Modern Languages I
-Teaching Modern Languages II
-Twentieth-Century Literature And Thought I
-Twentieth-Century Literature And Thought II
-Writing the Revolution I
-Writing the Revolution II
Typical Third Year Modules
Module/Unit
-French Year Abroad
-French Year Abroad
-French Year Abroad (Project)
-French Year Abroad (Project)
Typical Fourth Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Dissertation (Dual Honours)
-Dissertation (Dual Honours)
-Language and Communication Skills V
-Language and Communication Skills VI
-Imaging God
-Paul and His World
-The Bible and Archaeology
-The Bible and Field Archaeology
-The Bible and Gender
-The Bible and Images of Christ
-The Bible and Perspectives on Paul
-The Bible and Theology
-The Bible and the Liberation of the Oppressed (Exodus)
-The Bible and the Pauline Persona (Galatians)
-The Bible and the Poetry of the Erotic (Song of Songs)
-The Bible and the Tragic Vision (1 Samuel)
-The Gospel and the Gospels
-Contemporary Theatres in France I
-Contemporary Theatres in France II
-Feminism in Contemporary French Culture and Thought I
-Feminism in Contemporary French Culture and Thought II
-France in the Fifties I
-France in the Fifties II
-Gender, Society and Economy in France I
-Gender, Society and Economy in France II
-La Politique et la Fiction II
-La Politique et la fiction I
-Le Rire Gaulois I
-Le Rire Gaulois II
-Le Siècle des Lumières I
-Le Siècle des Lumières II
-Literature and Politics of the 'Post(-)colonial' I
-Literature and Politics of the 'Post-Colonial' I
-Literature and Society of French Canada I
-Literature and Society of French Canada II
-Paris Post War I
-Paris Post-War II
-Perceptions of Women in Medieval and Renaissance France I
-Perceptions of Women in Medieval and Renaissance France II
-Réflexions sur la Société de Consommation: I
-Réflexions sur la Société de Consommation: II
-Surrealism I
-Surrealism II