This unit focuses on the undisputed letters of Paul and what they reveal to us about the apostle, his co-workers, his mission, the communities he addresses and his theology within the context of Second Temple Judaism and the first century Greco-Roman world. Insights to Paul’s strategies to build sustainable faith communities, support local leadership, expand broader networks and secure identity in Christ are explored. Relevant engagement with the disputed letters and the Acts of the Apostles will be made as appropriate. This unit will encourage theological discussion of the legacy of Paul for the church today.
Unit code: BN2200C
Unit status: Approved (Major revision)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 2
Unit discipline: New Testament
Proposing College: Catholic Theological College
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Explain the importance of Paul’s correspondence to the growth of the early ekklesia |
| 2. | Illuminate the context in which these letters are written |
| 3. | Examine passages from Paul’s letters within their first century context using basic exegetical skills |
| 4. | Articulate key theological themes of Paul’s letters and their relevance to the life of the church today |
BA1001C and BN1001C or equivalent
Lectures, Focus Text Workshops, online Context Forum. This unit will be offered online and face-to-face with two hours each week delivered synchronously (F2F and OLS) + 1 hour asynchronous learning activity (OLA).
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report - Focus Text Report | 1,500 word report on one of the Focus Texts for the first 5 sessions of teaching |
1500 | 30.0 |
| Essay | 2,000 word essay |
2000 | 50.0 |
| Forum - Online Context Forum | Submit one discussion topic of at least 5 points of context to each of 5 online Context Forums across the teaching period eg Thessalonians, Galatians, Corinthians, Philippians, Romans |
1000 | 20.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 16 Aug, 2022
Unit record last updated: 2022-08-16 15:31:45 +1000