The Matthean community stands at the crossroads wrestling with how to preserve and honour their Jewish past while welcoming Gentiles into the Christian community. Matthew articulates an inclusive vision where both Jew and Gentile are welcome and unity can be found in putting into practice the higher righteousness espoused in the Sermon on the Mount. This unit will undertake a literary, exegetical and theological study of Matthew's Gospel. Special attention will be paid to the manner in which Matthew makes use of his sources (Gospel of Mark, the Q source and special Matthean material.
Unit code: BN9012Y
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. | Identify and interpret Matthew’s redaction of Mark’s Gospel and other traditions |
| 2. | Evaluate Matthew's response to the challenges faced by a community in transition |
| 3. | Assess the distinctive aspects of the theology and ecclesiology of Matthew compared to Mark and Luke |
| 4. | Exegete specified texts applying appropriate methodologies |
| 5. | Identify the material unique to Matthew's Gospel and demonstrate a critical appreciation of 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 10:40:14 +1000