Content

This postgraduate elective gives students an opportunity to develop exegetical skills through close reading of Pauline letters. Students will engage in historical, literary, and theological study of at least two of Paul’s letters. In particular, they will engage with key elements in Paul’s explication of Christian faith and ethics.

Unit code: BN9011L

Unit status: Approved (Assessment revision)

Points: 24.0

Unit level: Postgraduate Elective

Unit discipline: New Testament

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Analyse Pauline texts using critical exegetical skills and methods

2.

Formulate reasoned and coherent interpretations of Pauline texts

3.

Critically assess interpretations of Paul’s letters

4.

Demonstrate nuanced understanding of Pauline theology

5.

Argue a thesis, using primary and secondary texts

Unit sequence

A level 9 unit in postgraduate theology and ministry courses

Prerequisites: 48 points from a relevant discipline in field B or New Testament Greek

Pedagogy

This unit is underpinned by teaching practices and strategies (e.g. lectures with exegetical workshops) which encourage student engagement and participation in a variety of learning tasks and opportunities which foster deep learning.

Indicative Bibliography

  • Aland, Barbara and Kurt Aland, eds. The Greek New Testament (with dictionary). Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 2001.
  • Ascough, Richard S. What are they saying about the formation of Pauline churches? New York, NY: Paulist, 1998.
  • Bornkamm, Günther. Paul. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress, 1995.
  • Bruce, F.F. Paul, apostle of the free spirit. Rev. ed. Exeter: Paternoster Press, 1980.
  • Hawthorne, Gerald F., et al, eds. Dictionary of Paul and his letters: a compendium of contemporary biblical scholarship. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 1993.
  • Hooker, Morna D. Paul: a short introduction. Oxford: Oneworld, 2003.
  • Horrell, David G. An introduction to the study of Paul. 3rd ed. London: Bloomsbury, 2015.
  • Hultgren, Arland J. Paul’s letter to the Romans: a commentary. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2011.
  • Stuhlmacher, Peter. Paul’s letter to the Romans: a commentary. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 1994.
  • Thiselton, Anthony C. The First Epistle to the Corinthians: a commentary on the Greek text. The New International Greek Testament Commentary. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2000.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Critical Review

Critical review of a book on the apostle Paul

1000 15.0
Portfolio

Exegetical exercises

2000 25.0
Exegetical Essay

Exegetical essay on one or more letters of Paul

5000 60.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Maggie Kappelhoff on 17 Sep, 2021

Unit record last updated: 2021-09-17 13:19:42 +1000