Translating God
The course provides an overview of various aspects of the translation of religious texts. Special emphasis is put on the Christian Bible, but the course will also offer perspectives on religious scriptures such as the Hebrew Bible (Tanak), and the Qu’ran.
The course will not focus primarily on linguistic problems, but rather highlights different historical, cultural, and socio-political aspects of religious texts in translation. In particular, the reception of these texts in different target cultures/contexts is highlighted, discussing how these contexts have shaped the understanding of the religious texts in question, but also how the texts themselves have contributed to influencing and shaping these contexts and cultures.
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Course structure
Teaching format
Instruction is given in the form of lectures and seminars. Mandatory course element: oral presentations at a seminar are mandatory elements of the course. Attendance at all teaching sessions is mandatory. The language of instruction is English.
Assessment
The course is examined on the basis of a final take-home examination. The language of examination is English.
Examiner
VT25 Examinatorer Institutionen för svenska och flerspråkighet (128 Kb)
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
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Course reports
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Contact
Study counselling and Course administration: Translation Studies
- Visiting address
Building D, Södra huset
Room D654, floor 6
Universitetsvägen 10 D
- Christmas holiday hours
Closed 19 December – 2 January.
- Office hours
By agreement. Booking via email.
- Phone hours
Monday 13–14
