Red X iconGreen tick iconYellow tick icon

    Overview

    Explores Māori methods of interpretation and understanding in relation to Te Paipera Tapu.

    This paper explores Māori knowledge and ways of knowing in relation to the Bible in both a historical and a contemporary context.

    About this paper

    Paper title Mātauranga Māori and the Bible
    Subject Biblical Studies
    EFTS 0.1500
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 2 (Distance learning)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,040.70
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    36 100-level points
    Restriction
    BIBS 327
    Schedule C
    Arts and Music, Theology
    Eligibility

    Any student can study Theology, whether they are of the Christian faith, another faith, or of no religious faith at all. Theology is an exploration of what can be said about God, and of the basis upon which we can say it. It requires an inquiring mind, respect for the views of others, and an interest in the big questions of human existence.

    Contact

    Professor Paul Trebilco paul.trebilco@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Tamsyn Kereopa

    Paper Structure

    Modules will cover:

    • History of Te Paipera Tapu (Māori language Bible).
    • Reading whenua in Te Paipera Tapu.
    • Theo-moana and Te Paipera Tapu.
    • Reading the Paipera Tapu as Pūrākau, whakatauki, pepeha and moteatea.
    • The Māori prophets and texts of liberation.
    • The Treaty of Waitangi and Te Paipera Tapu.
    • Weaving theology.
    • Reading whakapapa in Te Paipera Tapu.


     

     

    Teaching Arrangements

    The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught through seven, 2 hour videoconferences

    Textbooks

    There is no textbook for this paper.

    Access to readings is provided via Blackboard.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised

    Global Perspective, Interdisciplinary Perspective, Life-long Learning, Information and Environmental Literacy, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes

    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete the paper will:

    • Demonstrate understanding of the history of the translation of the Bible into te reo Māori from 1827 to the present and identify issues involved in translation
    • Demonstrate familiarity with biblical exegesis, hermeneutics and understanding that are based on mātauranga Māori and wānanga methodology.
    • Critically identify and analyse the role of whakapapa, whenua, tangata, and atua in biblical exegesis, hermeneutics and understanding.
    • Critically analyse the importance of renegotiating mātauranga Māori, worldviews and practices when engaging with the Biblical text.
    Assessment details

    Assessments:

    • Literature review, 20%
    • Discussion Board, 30%
    • Major essay, 50%

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 18:00-19:50 29, 31, 33, 35, 38, 40, 42
    Back to top