Apocalypse Now? Reading the Book of Revelation (BN3820T)

Undergraduate, 18.0 points

Content

This unit engages at depth with the Book of Revelation. It will investigate the theology and imagery of Revelation, with exegesis of a number of passages. It will provide a knowledge of: the literary structures and Old Testament background, especially in relation to apocalyptic writing in ancient Judaism. The spirituality, political worldview and theology of Revelation will also be explored.

Unit code: BN3820T

Unit status: Approved (New unit)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3

Unit discipline: New Testament

Delivery Mode: Blended

Proposing College: Trinity College Theological School

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Learning outcomes

1.

Describe the literary and rhetorical techniques of Revelation, particularly in relation to its symbolism.
2.

Outline key theological themes of Revelation, particularly in its understanding of Jesus, eschatology and the nature of evil.
3.

Exegete a passage from Revelation in relation to its literary and socio-cultural context
4.

Analyse theories on the relationship between Revelation and Jewish apocalyptic writings, including the Old Testament.
5.

Describe the concerns and values of the ancient world, Jewish and Graeco-Roman, out of which the Book of Revelation arises
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Unit sequence

Pre-requisite: foundational unit in the New Testament

Pedagogy

Blended pedagogy with 'flipped classroom": students, both online and face-to-face to read online lectures and be prepared to discuss them in a blended, synchronous Zoom class discussion, along with weekly forum discussion posts online.

Indicative Bibliography

  • Beale, G. K. The Book of Revelation. NIGTC. Eerdmans, 1998.
  • Boxall, Ian. The Revelation of Saint John. BNTC. Hendrickson, 2006.
  • Boring, M. Eugene. Revelation. IBC. Westminster John Knox, 1989.
  • Huber, Lynn R. & O'Day, Gail R. Revelation. WC. Liturgical Press, 2023.
  • Koester, Craig R. Revelation. AYB. Yale University Press, 2014.
  • Schreiner, Thomas R. Revelation. BECNT. Baker Academic, 2023.
  • Schüssler Fiorenza, Elisabeth,.Revelation: Vision of a Just World. PC. Fortress, 1992.
  • Roloff, Jürgen.Revelation. CC. Fortress, 1993.
  • Tonstad, Sigve. Revelation. Paideia. Baker Academic, 2019.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Forum - Discussion Forum Participation

Participation in the weekly forum discussion, responding in writing to 7 of the 12 sessions.

 1000 20.0
Essay - Thematic Essay

Write a theological essay on a theme, image or motif that recurs in the Book of Revelation.

 2000 40.0
Essay - Exegetical Essay

An exegetical essay on a specific passage from the Book of Revelation

 2000 40.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 1 Sep, 2023

Unit record last updated: 2023-09-01 10:23:27 +1000