The unit gives an introduction to contemporary interpretation of the New Testament by reading it as a collection of different kinds of literature and by exploring the historical, cultural and social backgrounds of the New Testament writings. It introduces some methods used in the exegesis of biblical texts and explores some of the issues surrounding the application of the ancient writings to contemporary contexts. Exegetical methods will be introduced and evaluated during the semester, presenting both an overview of the literature and specific study of representative sections of biblical material.
Unit code: BN8321Z
Unit status: Approved (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational
Unit discipline: New Testament
Delivery Mode: Blended
Proposing College: St Barnabas College
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Explore the historical, cultural and social contexts of the New Testament |
| 2. | Analyse the use and limitations of selected methods of interpreting the New Testament |
| 3. | Discuss the literary structures, rhetorical features and key words of certain New Testament texts |
| 4. | Evaluate the contemporary relevance of specified texts and draw hermeneutical meaning from these texts |
| 5. | Employ knowledge and skills developed in the unit to develop resources suitable for selected ministry context(s) |
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Introduction unit. No Prerequisites
Lectures, exegesis exercises, group discussion.
Boring, Eugene. An Introduction to the New Testament: History, Literature, Theology. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2012.
Burkett, Delbert. An Introduction to the New Testament and the Origins of Christianity. 2nd edition, Cambridge University Press, 2019.
deSilva, David A. An Introduction to the New Testament. 2nd Edition, Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 2018.
Green, Joel B., Brown, Jeannine K., Perrin, Nicholas, eds, Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels, 2nd edition, Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2013.
Gorman, Michael. Elements of Biblical exegesis: a basic guide for students and ministers. Baker Academic, 2008.
Jobes, Karen H. Letters to the Church: A Survey of Hebrews and the General Epistles. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2011.
Johnson, Luke T. The Writings of the New Testament: An Interpretation. 3rd ed. Minneapolis: Fortress, 2010.
McKnight, Scot, Cohick, Lynn, and Gupta Nijay, eds. Dictionary of Paul and his Letters, 2nd edition Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2023.
Powell, Mark Allan, Introducing the New Testament: A Historical, Literary, and Theological Survey, 2nd edition Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2018.
Wright, N. T, and Michael F Bird. The New Testament in Its World: An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians. London: SPCK, 2019.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorial Paper/Seminar Paper - Interaction with the content of the New Testament | 1000 | 15.0 | |
| Essay - Background essay | 1000 | 15.0 | |
| Exegetical Essay - Text Analysis and contemporary application | 2500 | 55.0 | |
| Learning Resource - Professional Practice Application | 1000 | 15.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 10 Oct, 2024
Unit record last updated: 2024-10-10 11:19:03 +1100