This unit will explore the biblical theologies of love, and their ethical implications, within the cultural contexts of the ancient world. The focus will be on the themes of love of neighbour and enemy, sexuality and intimacy, election and covenant. The relevance of these themes within modern and postmodern societies will also be discussed, with some reference to contemporary visual arts and music.
Unit code: BS9031W
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Biblical Studies
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Whitley College
Show when this unit is running1. | Interpret selected texts from both biblical testaments in relation to their cultural context. |
2. | Evaluate critically the literature on the biblical love traditions |
3. | Analyse the hermeneutical and ethical relevance of biblical love traditions in relation to the student’s own cultural context |
4. | Critically evaluate a range of hermeneutical models that inform loving social practices. |
30 points in Field B
Lectures, seminars, discussion, written reflections
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Essay | 3,000 word Essay |
3000 | 50.0 |
Essay | 1,500 word paper |
1500 | 25.0 |
Critical Review | Critical reviews totalling 1,500 words |
1500 | 25.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 30 Sep, 2016
Unit record last updated: 2020-10-09 14:06:31 +1100