Content

This unit is an introduction to the diverse writings of the New Testament. Students will become familiar with the content and themes of the New Testament by reading it in its entirety. Moreover, they will engage with the texts in their original historical, literary, social, religious and theological contexts. The unit introduces issues in interpretation, including literary genre, the relationship between form and function, and methods of study. It further introduces the formation of the New Testament canon and the textual history of the New Testament.

Unit code: BN2102L

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 2

Unit discipline: New Testament

Delivery Mode: Online

Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Identify and discuss major themes in New Testament writings

2.

Demonstrate familiarity with the textual, social, historical, literary, religious and theological features of New Testament writings

3.

Articulate an understanding of the processes that led to the formation of the New Testament canon

4.

Demonstrate the ability to analyse New Testament writings using primary and secondary resources

5.

Demonstrate critical skills in interpretation through comparing and contrasting texts

Unit sequence

At least 18 credit points in Field B

Prohibited combinations: BS1002L The Bible Today B

Pedagogy

Lectures, tutorials, class presentations

Indicative Bibliography

Set Text

Recommended texts

  • Achtemeier, Paul J., Joel B. Green and Marianne Meye Thompson. 2001. Introducing the New Testament: its literature and theology. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans.
  • Brown, Raymond E. 1997. An Introduction to the New Testament. New York, NY: Doubleday.
  • Evans, Craig A., and Stanley E. Porter, eds. 2000. Dictionary of New Testament background. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.
  • Freedman, David Noel, ed. 1992. The Anchor Bible dictionary. 6 vols. New York, NY: Doubleday.
  • Metzger, Bruce M., and Bart D. Ehrman. 2005. The text of the New Testament: its transmission, corruption, and restoration. 4th ed. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Essay

1000 words Essay

1000 34.0
Essay

1000 words Essay

1000 22.0
Essay

1500 words Essay

1500 22.0
Multiple Choice Quizzes or Tests

1000 words

1000 22.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity on 26 Sep, 2019

Unit record last updated: 2020-10-14 14:20:50 +1100