This unit studies the book of Acts and it will consider its composition, structure and historical background. Key issues, events, personalities and their influence will be addressed. In particular, events surrounding the Day of Pentecost and the expansion of the early church will be examined. The unit will principally address the theology of the Church of the Apostles and how it differed from Judaism, how the early Church practiced Christian faith and how it evangelised.
Unit code: BN2809A
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 2
Unit discipline: New Testament
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: St Athanasius College
Show when this unit is running1. | Describe the message, content and theology of the book of Acts. |
2. | Reflect on the early Church’s practice of faith such as prayer, fasting, interpreting scripture, caring for the poor and providing hospitality and care |
3. | Describe the difficulties that the Apostles faced from both Jews and gentiles alike and how the Holy Spirit leads the early church in addressing them. |
4. | Evaluate the methods the early church used to preach the word of God and how these methods can be applied to evangelism today. |
Only one of BN1800A, BN2800A, BN1809A or BN2809A may be taken
Weekly lectures. Weekly reading material from both scripture and set text.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Essay | Paper (2500 words) |
0 | 45.0 |
Multiple Choice Quizzes or Tests | Online contribution to discussion and quizzes |
0 | 5.0 |
Multiple Choice Quizzes or Tests | Online contribution to discussion and quizzes |
0 | 5.0 |
Multiple Choice Quizzes or Tests | Online contribution to discussion and quizzes |
0 | 5.0 |
Multiple Choice Quizzes or Tests | Online contribution to discussion and quizzes |
0 | 5.0 |
Essay | Paper (1500 words) |
0 | 35.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-11 12:17:05 +1100