ATHE
Level 3
QN: 601/1279/7
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ATHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Torah Studies
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ATHE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1080 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
ATHE
Syllabus Units
13 Units
Guided Hours
1080 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Biblical Character Study
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the life of a selected Biblical character in its historical context
- Understand the achievements of the selected Biblical character
- Understand the character traits exemplified by the selected Biblical character
- Be able to reflect on the moral standing of the selected Biblical character
- Be able to use different sources and commentaries to research biblical character
2
Comparative Commentaries on Verses of the Pentateuch
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the approach of classical commentators to the interpretation of verses of the Pentateuch
- Be able to analyse verses of the Pentateuch using different classical commentators
- Be able to compare and contrast different interpretations of verses of the Pentateuch given by selected commentators
3
Early Prophets: Samuel I
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the approach of Rashi and other classical commentators to the interpretation of verses of the first book of Samuel
- Be able to analyse verses of the first book of Samuel using Rashi and other classical commentators
- Be able to compare and contrast different interpretations of verses in the first book of Samuel given by selected commentators
4
Early Prophets:Joshua and Judges
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the content of the books of Joshua and Judges and the characters of its personalities
- Understand the significance of places, events and statements contained in the books of Joshua and Judges
- Understand the significance and meaning of the episodes and events recorded in the book of Joshua and the moral lessons to be learnt
- Understand the significance and meaning of the episodes and events recorded in the book of Judges and the moral lessons to be learnt
5
Esther, Jonah and Ruth
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the context and main themes of the books of Esther, Jonah and Ruth
- Understand the meaning of selected passages in the books of Esther, Jonah and Ruth
- Understand the significance of names, events and statements contained in the books of Esther, Jonah and Ruth
- Understand the practical and moral lessons to be learnt from episodes and events described in the books of Esther, Jonah and Ruth
6
Jewish History: From the Babylonian Exile until the death of Herod
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the experiences of the Jewish people from the period of the Babylonian exile until the death of Herod
- Understand the challenges faced by the Jewish people during the period from the Babylonian exile until the death of Herod and how their leaders sought to overcome them
- Understand the significance and meaning of the events of the period from the Babylonian exile until the death of Herod and the moral lessons to be learnt
7
Jewish Thought
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand perspectives on fundamental issues of Jewish thought contained in the writings and teachings of Rabbi Eliyahu Dessler
- Understand the main challenges to faith from a Jewish perspective
- Understand what is required to live a virtuous life from a Jewish perspective
- Understand secular and Jewish perspectives on selected issues of modern society
8
Laws of Blessings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand why blessings are made over food and drink
- Understand the laws of washing hands before a meal and their practical application in everyday life
- Understand the laws of the blessings recited before and after eating bread and their practical application in everyday life
- Understand the laws of the blessings recited before and after consuming grain products and wine, and their practical application in everyday life
- Understand the laws of the blessings recited before and after consuming fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, non-wine beverages and other non-grain products and their practical application in everyday life
9
Laws of the Sabbath
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the laws of the Sabbath
- Understand the underlying principles of the laws of the Sabbath
- Understand the practical application of the laws of the Sabbath in everyday life
10
Pentateuch: Exodus and Numbers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the characters and life experiences of the personalities described in the Books of Exodus and Numbers
- Understand the significance and meaning of episodes and events recorded in the Books of Exodus and Numbers and the moral lessons to be learnt from them
- Understand the formative stages in the development of the Jewish nation as described in the Books of Exodus and Numbers
- Be able to apply episodes in the Books of Exodus and Numbers to everyday life situations
11
Pentateuch: Genesis
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the characters and life experiences of the personalities described in the Book of Genesis
- Understand the significance and meaning of episodes and events recorded in the Book of Genesis and the moral lessons to be learnt from them
- Understand the early stages in the development of mankind and the Jewish nation as described in the Book of Genesis
- Be able to apply the events recorded in the Book of Genesis to everyday life situations
12
Rashi & Ramban's Commentaries on the Pentateuch
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the approach of Rashi to the interpretation of verses of the Pentateuch
- Be able to analyse verses of the Pentateuch using Rashi’s commentary
- Be able to analyse verses of the Pentateuch using Ramban’s commentary
13
Research Project on an Aspect of Jewish Life
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select a topic in Jewish life for research
- Understand a selected topic in Jewish life in its historical context
- Understand the significance of the chosen topic in Jewish communal life
- Understand the significance of the chosen topic in own life
- Be able to apply learning from selected topic to own spiritual growth
- Be able to use different sources and commentaries to research the chosen topic
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/1279/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ATHE
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2013