This unit focuses on the undisputed letters of Paul and what they reveal to us about the apostle, his co-workers, his mission, the communities he addresses and his theology within the context of Second Temple Judaism and the first century Greco-Roman world. Insights to Paul’s strategies to build sustainable faith communities, support local leadership, expand broader networks and secure identity in Christ are explored. Relevant engagement with the disputed letters and the Acts of the Apostles will be made as appropriate. This unit will encourage theological discussion of the legacy of Paul for the church today.
Unit code: BN3200C
Unit status: Approved (Major revision)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3
Unit discipline: New Testament
Proposing College: Catholic Theological College
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Identify strategic methods employed by Paul in his correspondence that contributed to the growth of the early ekklesia |
| 2. | Delineate the context of the Pauline Letters |
| 3. | Critically examine passages from Paul’s letters within their first century context using detailed exegesis |
| 4. | Reflect theologically on the key themes of Paul’s letters elucidating their contemporary insights for society and the church today |
| 5. | Compare and contrast Paul’s use and development of metaphors and themes |
Two Biblical Studies units at second level
Lectures, Focus Text Workshops, online Context Forum. This unit will be offered online and face-to-face with two hours each week delivered synchronously (F2F and OLS) + 1 hour asynchronous learning activity (OLA).
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report - Focus Text Report | 1,500 word report |
1500 | 30.0 |
| Essay - Essay | 2,500 word essay |
2500 | 50.0 |
| Forum - Online Context Forum | Submission of one discussion topic of at least 5 points of context for each of 5 Pauline letters across the teaching period eg Thessalonians, Galatians, Corinthians, Philippians and romans |
1000 | 20.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 16 Aug, 2022
Unit record last updated: 2022-08-16 15:32:40 +1000