This unit explores Paul’s interaction with the Corinthian community, with a focus on First Corinthians and on the social and historical background to that interaction. Students will become more aware of the complexities of Paul’s relationship with the Corinthian house churches; the dialogical and rhetorical structure of the letters; the underlying social, political and cultural factors shaping the exchanges; and the christological ethical, ecclesiological pneumatological and eschatological themes that emerge. The unit will build on the skills of exegesis (historical-critical and socio-rhetorical methods) and encourage students in the task of applying their findings to the life and mission of the church today.
Unit code: BN9731W
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: New Testament
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Whitley College
Show when this unit is running1. | Give an informed account of the history of interpretation of First Corinthians |
2. | Describe and discuss the socio-political and rhetorical context in which the letter first circulated; |
3. | Analyse the christological, ethical, ecclesiological, pneumatological, missiological and eschatological themes and ideas in First Corinthians; |
4. | Exegete selected texts in First Corinthians by employing a range of appropriate exegetical methods and resources |
5. | Critique postcolonial, crosscultural and intercultural approaches to interpreting First Corinthians in light of contemporary socio-political and cultural issues |
Foundations unit in NT (BN8001W or equivalent)
Interaction with online resources, including forum, peer discussion, lecture MP3s, PPTs, readings.
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2020-10-09 14:01:44 +1100