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: CT9718S
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
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 |
5. | Exhibit competence in formulating research criteria and methods for engaging New Testament writings and Christian literature |
If taken as a Systematic Theology unit, A foundational unit in Systematic Theology.
If taken as a New Testament unit, A foundational unit in New Testament
Rotating lecture/discussion/group work
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Document Study | 750 word document study |
0 | 12.0 |
Document Study | 750 word document study |
0 | 13.0 |
Document Study | 750 word document study |
0 | 12.0 |
Document Study | 750 word document study |
0 | 13.0 |
Essay | 3000 word essay |
0 | 50.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 31 Dec, 2014
Unit record last updated: 2020-10-28 14:50:32 +1100