This unit provides a general introduction to the New Testament. It introduces students to the literary forms, historical and cultural contexts and theological themes of the New Testament. Students will examine first century history (in and around the land of the New Testament), contemporary critical methodologies and the shaping of the New Testament canon. Students will study an overview of all books of the New Testament.
Unit code: BN1609A
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1
Unit discipline: New Testament
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: St Athanasius College
Show when this unit is running1. | Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the contents of the New Testament and its various genres |
2. | Explain the socio-historical setting and literary forms of the New Testament literature |
3. | Investigate contemporary methods of critical biblical interpretation and tools for exegesis |
4. | Apply exegetical methodology to a selected passage from the Old Testament |
12 weekly sessions, required reading and additional reading resources
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Short Answer Tests | Class Quiz (500 word equivalent) |
0 | 3.0 |
Essay | Essay – 1000 words |
0 | 25.0 |
Short Answer Tests | Class Quiz (500 word equivalent) |
0 | 3.0 |
Short Answer Tests | Class Quiz (500 word equivalent) |
0 | 3.0 |
Short Answer Tests | Class Quiz (500 word equivalent) |
0 | 3.0 |
Exegetical Essay | Exegetical Essay – 2000 words |
0 | 50.0 |
Forum | Online forum posts and discussion (500 words equivalent) |
0 | 13.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-11 12:37:25 +1100