This unit provides an introduction to the discipline of biblical theology, which integrates the contents and theological themes of the Old and New Testaments as the essential foundation for Christian faith, life and ministry. It provides an opportunity for students to listen to the text in fresh ways—not just its harmonies, but also its creative dissonances. Students will be challenged and nurtured to think theologically and pastorally about these themes (and others) and to reflect critically on the claims of Christian faith regarding the contemporary world. The unit proceeds by identifying and expounding broad and interrelated themes: our relational God, our suffering God and the atonement, our troubling God, eschatology and God and human sexuality.
Unit code: CT2220L
Unit status: Archived (Major revision)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 2
Unit discipline: Systematic Theology
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College
Show when this unit is running1. | Articulate the unity-in-diversity of significant theological themes and patterns discerned in the biblical text of both testaments and in Christian tradition |
2. | Undertake critical analysis of selected biblical themes |
3. | Use a range of hermeneutical approaches in identifying and interpreting the interplay of biblical themes and variations, harmonies and dissonances |
4. | Discuss biblical themes and evaluate their contemporary relevance |
15 credit points in Field B—Biblical Studies (BS) In addition, at least 15 credit points in Field C—Systematic Theology (CT) is desirable
Lectures, tutorials, student presentations in class
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | Essay on an aspect of one topic, drawn from the unit content 1800 words |
0 | 40.0 |
Annotated Bibliography | Annotated bibliography 1350 words equivalent |
0 | 30.0 |
Essay | Essay on an aspect of one topic, drawn from the unit content 1350 words |
0 | 30.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 31 Aug, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2021-06-07 08:43:51 +1000