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=RSD 2103: The Old Testament 1.= This site is used as a content space for second year Makerere University Students of rsd 2103. Students are here introduced to multiple sources on the topic of creation. Such sources include:- The biblical accounts of creation in Genesis 1-2, Mesopotamian epic of Enuma Elish (representing ancient near east), theories of science and creation and lastly African indigenous myths of creation.It is assumed that the students can be able to construct their new knowledge on the topic of creation after accessing the diverse views.

The information in this wiki can be accessed by students in the following order: First, since this is an Old Testament class, students must start by reading information on the the biblical accounts of creation. Second, students should proceed to information on the ancient near east. This order is based o the fact that the Old Testament is mostly believed to have been naurtured in the ancient near east. What is presented in this section so far are my lecture notes to guide the students on one myth of Enuma Elish. In future, other myths suc as the babylonian epic, syrian and others will be added. Third, students should proceed to the relationship between scientific theories of creation. Next, students can proceed to the section on African myths on creation. This section will be developed collaboratively by the educators and students. The main aim is to capture the rich resource of the diverse cultural backgrounds of the students. To keep control, the educators will closely monitor the myths contributed by students and these will be double checked with the cultural offices from the different parts of Uganda. Lastly after reading from the four sections, it will be assumed that students can contribute to a discussion showing the linkage between the resources.

NB: - - Students please note that this is not a forum for questions, incase you have questions, please post them on the blog page [] any one is free to respond to posts with short answers. For discussions however, use the discussion page on this wikispace. - This site is still under construction.