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
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Yarra Theological Union
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Demonstrate an understanding of the distinctive theology of Luke-Acts |
| 2. | Analyse 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. | Evaluate the complex nature of the relationship of the synoptic gospels by the exegesis of specific passages |
| 5. | Identify the material unique to Luke's Gospel and critically evaluate the ways these materials have been incorporated. |
| 6. | Engage in independent research in a topic of their own choosing. |
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 Prof Albert Haddad on 27 Jun, 2024
Unit record last updated: 2024-06-27 10:13:40 +1000