This unit will explore the biblical tradition of justice, righteousness and the reign of God and the historical and social situations in which the concept developed. Texts will be used from the Pentateuch, the Psalms, the Prophets and Wisdom Literature as well as selected passages from Qumran Literature. Study of the concept of justice in the NT will focus particularly on the Gospel of Luke, with its emphasis on the reign of God as good news of justice for the poor and oppressed.
Unit code: BS3116Y
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3
Unit discipline: Biblical Studies
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Yarra Theological Union
Show when this unit is running1. | Outline an understanding of the meaning of the concept of justice in both Testaments |
2. | Articulate the basic links between the concepts of justice and righteousness in the various books of the First Testament |
3. | Appraise and analyse continuity and discontinuity in the teaching and practice of justice, righteousness and the reign of God from one Testament to another, with main concentration on the Gospel according to Luke in NT study |
4. | Exhibit appropriate skills in biblical interpretation |
BA1000Y and BN1000Y plus two units of Biblical Studies at second level, or the equivalent
Lectures, discussion groups, short student presentations, frequent revision activities, use of ppts, and some AV/IT material such as video clips, DVDs, Youtube clips
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | 3500 word essay |
0 | 60.0 |
Exegesis | 2000 word exegetical presentation |
0 | 40.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2014
Unit record last updated: 2020-10-28 14:50:32 +1100