This unit explores the literary context and socio-political location of the Revelation of Jesus Christ to the seer John. Exegesis of selected passages leads into a study of themes in the text such as Christology, eschatology, discipleship, mission and prophetic witness. The influence on the text of OT traditions, Roman Imperial propaganda, Greco-Roman theatre and iconography will also be explored, together with an overview of the history of interpretation of Revelation.
Unit code: BN9042W
Unit status: Approved (Major revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: New Testament
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Whitley College
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Apply a range of exegetical methods to the text of Revelation and demonstrate this in forum discussions and in the writing of interpretive essays; |
| 2. | Describe the character and development of Jewish and Christian apocalyptic literature and its relationship to prophetic literature; |
| 3. | Analyse and describe the theology of the book of Revelation (Christology, eschatology, ecclesiology, missiology); and some of the ways this has been interpreted since; |
| 4. | Give a coherent account of the most plausible social and political settings for the book of Revelation; and |
| 5. | Show an awareness of the relationship between context, method and the interpretation of Revelation. |
Prerequisite units:
Foundation units in NT and in OT
Face-to-face lectures and discussions, seminar presentations.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Review | Critical review of readings |
2000 | 25.0 |
| Seminar or Tutorial | Thematic seminar paper |
2000 | 25.0 |
| Exegetical Essay | Exegetical essay |
4000 | 50.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Maggie Kappelhoff on 8 Oct, 2020
Unit record last updated: 2021-06-07 08:43:49 +1000