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
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
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 running1. | 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 | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Exegetical Essay | 3,000 word exegetical essay |
3000 | 50.0 |
Critical Review | 1,500 word critical review of readings |
1500 | 25.0 |
Seminar or Tutorial | 1,500 word thematic seminar paper |
1500 | 25.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2020-10-09 09:45:00 +1100