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: BN9011Y
Unit status: Approved (Major revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: New Testament
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 various 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 and evaluate the significance of the material that is unique to Luke |
| 6. | Apply appropriate skills in contemporary critical methods of biblical interpretation |
Two foundational units in Biblical Studies or equivalent
Lectures, readings, focus texts assigned to each week for group work, class discussions
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 4500 word essay |
4500 | 60.0 |
| Exegesis | 2500 word exegesis |
2500 | 40.0 |
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