Content

This unit provides an introduction to Paul’s letters to the Romans and Galatians through a focus on selected passages in the two letters in their first-century context. Identifying and interacting with the major themes in Romans and Galatians, students will consider the implications of the two letters for the life and mission of the church today.

Unit code: BN0148W

Unit status: Approved (Major revision)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Diploma

Unit discipline: New Testament

Proposing College: Whitley College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Describe aspects of the social, economic, political, and religious context of Romans and Galatians

2.

Interpret selected passages in Romans and Galatians with sound interpretive methods

3.

Articulate key themes in Romans and Galatians

4.

Utilise interpretive tools such as Bible dictionaries, commentaries, and reference works on the New Testament

5.

Articulate the implications of Romans and Galatians for the church today

Unit sequence

No pre-requisite units

Pedagogy

Lectures and class discussion

Indicative Bibliography

  • Byrne, Brendan J. Galatians and Romans. Collegeville, MI: Liturgical Press, 2010.
  • Gaventa, Beverly R. Romans: A commentary. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox, 2024.
  • Gombis, Timothy G. Paul: A Guide for the Perplexed. London: T & T Clark, 2010.
  • Gorman, Michael J. Reading Paul. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2008.
  • Gupta, Nijay. Galatians. Word Biblical Themes. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic. 2024.
  • Jewett, Robert. Romans: A Short Commentary. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2013.
  • Keener, Craig. Romans. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2009.
  • Keesmat, Sylvia C. and Brian G. Walsh. Romans Disarmed: Resisting Empire/Demanding Justice. Grand Rapids, MI: Brazos Press, 2019.
  • Moo, Douglas J., Ralph P. Martin and Julie Wu. Romans, Galatians. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2016.
  • Wright, Tom. Paul for Everyone: Romans 1–8. London: SPCK, 2005.
  • Wright, Tom. Paul for Everyone: Romans 9–16. London: SPCK, 2005.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Forum - Online Forum Post

3x 500 word (minimum) Online Forum Post

1500 40.0
Tutorial Paper/Seminar Paper - Tutorial Paper

Tutorial Paper/Seminar Paper

1000 30.0
Exegetical Essay

Exegetical Essay

1000 30.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 19 Sep, 2025

Unit record last updated: 2025-09-19 15:07:14 +1000