Gospel of John (BN9078L)

Content

This unit offers advanced exegetical study of the Gospel of John. Students engage questions regarding the historical background of the gospel, as well as its distinctive literary features, narrative approach, and theological emphases. Close study of selected pericopes will assist the student in consolidating exegetical skills. Students are encouraged to reflect on how their learning might be applied in preaching or other contexts. Students with knowledge of Greek have the opportunity to use the language for reading and study,

Learning outcomes

Unit sequence

Prerequisites: 36 points either from a relevant discipline in Field B or in New Testament Greek. Prohibited with BN9077L

Pedagogy

The unit combines presentations by the lecturer with exegetical workshops and student presentations, which encourage student engagement and participation in a variety of learning tasks and opportunities.

Indicative Bibliography

• Aland, Barbara, and Kurt Aland, eds. The Greek New Testament with Dictionary. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1998/2013.
• Anderson, Paul, et al., eds. John, Jesus, and History. Atlanta: Society of Biblical Literature, 2024.
• Beutler, Johannes. A Commentary on the Gospel of John. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2024.
• Brown, Raymond E. *An Introduction to the Gospel of John. Edited by Francis J. Moloney. Anchor Bible Reference Library. New York: Doubleday, 2003.
• Hengel, Martin. The Johannine Question. London: SCM Press, 1989.
• Lincoln, Andrew T. The Gospel According to St. John. London: Continuum, 2005.
• Thompson, Marianne Meye. John: A Commentary. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2015.

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