The Matthean community stands at the crossroads wrestling with how to preserve and honour their Jewish past while welcoming Gentiles into the Christian community. Matthew articulates an inclusive vision where both Jew and Gentile are welcome, and unity can be found in putting into practice the higher righteousness espoused in the Sermon on the Mount. This unit will undertake a literary, exegetical and theological study of Matthew's Gospel. Special attention will be paid to the manner in which Matthew makes use of his sources (Gospel of Mark, the Q source, and special Matthean material).
Unit code: BN3012Y
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. | Identify and interpret Matthew’s redaction of Mark’s Gospel and other traditions |
| 2. | Discuss and evaluate Matthew's response to the challenges faced by a community in transition |
| 3. | Analyse some of the distinctive aspects of the theology and ecclesiology of Matthew |
| 4. | Exegete specified texts applying appropriate methodologies |
| 5. | Identify the material unique to Matthew’s Gospel and demonstrate a critical appreciation of the ways in which these materials have been incorporated |
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 essay |
2500 | 50.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 27 Jun, 2024
Unit record last updated: 2024-06-27 10:40:01 +1000