Students will develop an understanding of significant historical, geographical, social, cultural and religious factors for the interpretation of Pauline letters, and become familiar with the social setting, literary structure, key theological ideas, and purpose of the letters. Students will engage in close exegetical study of one or more Pauline letters. This unit allows students to apply their knowledge of NT Greek to interpreting letters of Paul. In the process they will acquire necessary exegetical skills for interpreting biblical texts.
Unit code: BN3211L
Unit status: Archived (Major revision)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3
Unit discipline: New Testament
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College
Show when this unit is running1. | Translate accurately and explain the Greek text of selected passages |
2. | Demonstrate basic exegetical skills |
3. | Demonstrate familiarity with Paul’s life and career, and the social setting and historical, literary, theological and rhetorical features of Pauline letters |
4. | Summarise key theological themes of one or more Paul letters |
5. | Analyse and interpret selected texts in a way that displays the consolidation and integration of advanced exegetical skills. |
New Testament Introduction or equivalent New Testament Greek A and B are recommended
The unit will combine lectures with exegetical workshops and class presentations
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Exegesis | Final Exegetical paper 3500 words |
3500 | 70.0 |
Exegesis | Mini-exegesis papers, 2 x 750 words |
1500 | 30.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 26 Sep, 2019
Unit record last updated: 2021-06-07 08:43:50 +1000