This unit provides a thorough study of Luke’s Gospel, including its theological and literary character, its wider Greco-Roman and Jewish context and connections and an overview of recent trends in Lukan studies, as a basis for detailed exegetical analysis of selected texts.
Unit code: BN3003W
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3
Unit discipline: New Testament
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Whitley College
Show when this unit is running1. | Give an informed and critical account of the history of interpretation of Luke’s Gospel |
2. | Analyse the socio-political and literary context in which the Gospel first circulated; |
3. | Identify distinctive Lukan Christological, ecclesiological, pneumatological, missiological and eschatological themes and understandings |
4. | Exegete the Lukan text by employing a range of appropriate exegetical methods and resources; |
5. | Discuss the interpretation and proclamation of Luke’s Gospel in meaningful ways for today’s world. |
Introductory unit in NT (BN1001W or equivalent), plus one other biblical unit
lectures, discussion, seminars
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Exegetical Essay | 3,000 word exegetical essay |
0 | 50.0 |
Critical Review | 1,000 word critical review of readings |
0 | 25.0 |
Seminar or Tutorial | 1,000 word thematic seminar paper |
0 | 25.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-27 14:11:18 +1100