Luke-Acts takes the reader from the annunciation of the birth of John the Baptist through to the ministry of Paul in Rome. In the decades after the death of Jesus the early Christian movement spread to the heart of the empire and the acceptance of Gentiles into the community of believers was a source of debate. This unit will undertake the study of the origin, nature and distinctive theology of Luke-Acts, illustrated by means of an exegetical and thematic study of selected texts from the Gospel and Acts. Attention will be paid to the ways in which Luke makes use of the historiographical techniques of the period and the role played by the speeches in Luke-Acts as a means interpreting the deeper meaning of these events.
Unit code: BN3011Y
Unit status: Approved (Major revision)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3
Unit discipline: New Testament
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Yarra Theological Union
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Demonstrate an understanding of the distinctive theology of Luke-Acts |
| 2. | Discuss the context in which this theology arose and the ways in which it addresses the challenges faced by Luke’s community |
| 3. | Exegete selected texts making use of appropriate methodologies |
| 4. | Show an awareness of the complex nature of the relationship of the synoptic gospels by the exegesis of specific passages |
| 5. | Identify the material unique to Luke’s Gospel and critically appraise of the ways in which these materials have been incorporated into Luke-Acts |
BA1000Y and BN1000Y or equivalent
Lectures, readings, focus texts assigned to each week for group work, class discussions
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2500 word essay |
2500 | 50.0 |
| Exegetical Essay | 2500 word Exegetical essay |
2500 | 50.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 27 Sep, 2019
Unit record last updated: 2021-06-07 08:43:50 +1000