Content

This unit provides a general introduction to the New Testament. It introduces students to the literary forms, historical and cultural contexts and theological themes of the New Testament. Students will examine first century history (in and around the land of the New Testament), contemporary critical methodologies and the shaping of the New Testament canon. Students will study an overview of all books of the New Testament.

Unit code: BN1609A

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1

Unit discipline: New Testament

Delivery Mode: Online

Proposing College: St Athanasius College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the contents of the New Testament and its various genres

2.

Explain the socio-historical setting and literary forms of the New Testament literature

3.

Investigate contemporary methods of critical biblical interpretation and tools for exegesis

4.

Apply exegetical methodology to a selected passage from the Old Testament

Pedagogy

12 weekly sessions, required reading and additional reading resources

Indicative Bibliography

  • Beale, G. K. and D. A. Carson, eds., Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament. G.R.: Baker, 2007.
  • Blomberg, Craig L. A Handbook of New Testament Exegesis. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2010.
  • Blomberg, Richard L. New Testament History. Leicester: Apollos, 1997.
  • Bock, D. L. and B. M. Fanning, Interpreting the New Testament Text. Wheaton: Crossway,2006.
  • Brown, Robert K. and Comfort, Philip W., Editor: Douglas, J.D. The New Greek English Interlinear New Testament Translation. Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House, 1990.
  • Burge, G. M., L. H. Cohick, and G. L. Green. The New Testament in Antiquity. G.R.: Zondervan, 2008.
  • Drane, J. Introducing the New Testament. Oxford: Lion, 2010. (recommended for purchase)
  • Elwell, W. A. and Yarbrough, R. W. Encountering the New Testament and Readings from the First-Century World [with CD-ROM]. G.R.: Baker, 2005.
  • Evans, C. A. Ancient Texts for New Testament Studies: A Guide to the Background Literature. Peabody: Hendrickson, 2005.
  • Holladay, Carl R. A Critical Introduction to the New Testament: Interpreting the Message and Meaning of Jesus Christ. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2005.
  • Marshall, I. Howard. A Concise New Testament Theology. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2008.
  • Metzger, B. The Canon of the New Testament: Its Origin, Development, and Significance, Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1997.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Short Answer Tests

Class Quiz (500 word equivalent)

0 3.0
Essay

Essay – 1000 words

0 25.0
Short Answer Tests

Class Quiz (500 word equivalent)

0 3.0
Short Answer Tests

Class Quiz (500 word equivalent)

0 3.0
Short Answer Tests

Class Quiz (500 word equivalent)

0 3.0
Exegetical Essay

Exegetical Essay – 2000 words

0 50.0
Forum

Online forum posts and discussion (500 words equivalent)

0 13.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2017

Unit record last updated: 2022-10-11 12:37:25 +1100