This unit provides a thorough study of Matthew’s Gospel, including its literary and theological character, the possible provenance of the Gospel and an overview of recent trends in Matthean studies, as a basis for detailed exegetical analysis of selected texts.
Unit Code: BN9002W
Points: 24.0
Unit Level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit Discipline: New Testament
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Whitley College
Show when this Unit is running| 1. | Critique the history of interpretation of Matthew’s Gospel |
| 2. | Evaluate plausible socio-political and cultural provenances for the communities that gave rise to Matthew’s Gospel |
| 3. | Outline a reasonable literary structure for Matthew’s Gospel |
| 4. | Exegete the Matthean text competently, employing a range of appropriate exegetical methodologies |
| 5. | Analyse distinctive Matthean christological, ecclesiological, pneumatological, missiological and eschatological themes |
| 6. | Critique ways in which the interpretation and proclamation of the First Gospel can provide meaning in contemporary Australian society |
Foundation unit in NT (BN8001W or equivalent)
lectures, discussion, tutorials
| Type | Description | Wordcount | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Review | 1,500 word critical review of readings |
0 | 25.0 |
| Seminar or Tutorial | 1,500 word thematic seminar paper |
0 | 25.0 |
| Exegetical Essay | 3,000 word exegetical essay |
0 | 50.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2017
Unit Record last updated: 2019-03-07 08:30:59 +1100