This unit is an introduction to the Gospel of Matthew: the literary and theological character of Matthew's narrative with detailed study of selected theological themes that elucidate Matthew's distinctive gospel story, giving specific attention to: Christology and eschatology, discipleship and ethics, community and mission. Particular attention will be given to the role of Matthew in Christian theology and hermeneutics, historical and contemporary and its significance for shaping Christian faith, community and mission.
Unit code: CT2715S
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 2
Unit discipline: Systematic Theology
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Stirling College
Show when this unit is running1. | Articulate distinctive features of the literary and theological character of Matthew |
2. | Demonstrate understanding of interpretations of Matthew and their significance for Christian faith, community and mission |
3. | Develop and demonstrate skills in narrative analysis of the Matthean themes |
4. | Recognize the value and use of historical expressions of the role of Matthew in Christian theology and hermeneutics |
Introduction to Theology and Interpreting the New Testament
ARK; weekly sessions
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Document Study | 500 word document study |
0 | 12.0 |
Document Study | 500 word document study |
0 | 13.0 |
Document Study | 500 word document study |
0 | 12.0 |
Document Study | 500 word document study |
0 | 13.0 |
Essay | 1200 word essay |
0 | 25.0 |
Essay | 1200 word essay |
0 | 25.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-31 18:08:42 +1100