This unit will explore theological approaches to parables of the Synoptic Gospels, giving particular attention to the hermeneutical qualities identified in parables, such as brevity and paradox, revelation and concealment, metaphorical images, narrative surprise, sense of momentous event and imperative to response. Exploration of the impact of these interpretive qualities on the use of language in Christian theology forms a complementary focus. Selected examples of theological writing that replicate many hermeneutical effects identified with parables will be used in these explorations.
Unit code: CT2718S
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 2
Unit discipline: Systematic Theology
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Stirling College
Show when this unit is running1. | Identify and critically evaluate diverse theological approaches to the parables of the Synoptic Gospels; |
2. | Formulate and apply critical criteria for evaluating parable hermeneutics in contemporary use of language in Christian theology; |
3. | Demonstrate a critical awareness of parable uses in diverse theological and literary contexts |
4. | Formulate critical criteria for evaluating the function of literary genres in the communication of Christian theology |
If taken as a New Testament unit, BN1001S or equivalent (Level 2); 45 points in Biblical Studies (Level 3); one foundational unit in New Testament for postgraduates
If taken as a Systematic Theology unit, CT1011 or equivalent (Level 2); 45 points in Systematic Theology (Level 3); one foundational unit in Systematic Theology for postgraduates.
lecture/discussion/group work
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Document Study | 500 word document study |
0 | 12.0 |
Document Study | 500 word document study |
0 | 13.0 |
Document Study | 500 word document study |
0 | 12.0 |
Document Study | 500 word document study |
0 | 13.0 |
Essay | 1250 word essay |
0 | 25.0 |
Essay | 1250 word essays |
0 | 25.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 31 Dec, 2014
Unit record last updated: 2020-10-28 14:50:33 +1100