Content

This unit offers a study of the Structure and Theology of the Gospel of St John in contrast to the Synoptic gospels. It pays attention to its literary structure, as well as its Christology and the unique themes that it contains, such as eternal life, discipleship, spirituality and eschatology. Special emphasis will be given to references to the Holy Sacraments.

Unit code: BN2700A

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 2

Unit discipline: New Testament

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Proposing College: St Athanasius College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and theology of the Gospel of St John in contrast to the Synoptic gospels

2.

Describe the different themes contained in St. John’s gospel.

3.

Identify distinctive theological approaches in terms of Christology and the sacraments in the Gospel of St. John.

4.

Employ exegetical principles in exploring particular passages of the gospel of St. John.

Unit sequence

A New Testament Introduction unit

Pedagogy

12 weekly sessions, required reading and additional reading resources.

Indicative Bibliography

  • Brown, R.E. The Gospel According to John. 2 vols. New York: Doubleday, 1966.
  • Carson, D.A. The Gospel According to John. Leicester: Apollos, 1991. (recommended for purchase)
  • Chrysostom, J. Homilies on the Gospel of St. John. 2 vols. Oxford: John Henry Parker, 1848.
  • Edwards, M.J. John. Blackwell Bible Commentaries. Oxford: Blackwell, 2004.
  • Farley, L.R. The Gospel of John: Beholding the Glory. Ancient faith Publishing, 2006.
  • Keener, C.W. The Gospel of John. A Commentary. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2003.
  • Köstenberger, A. J. John. Grand rapids, MI: Baker Publishing Group, 2004.
  • Lincoln, A. The Gospel According to St John. London: Continuum, 2005.
  • Morris, L. The Gospel According to John. Grand rapids, MI: Wm B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1995.
  • Parsenios, G. Rhetoric and Drama in the Johannine Lawsuit Motif. Tübingen: Mohr Siebek, 2010.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Essay

short essay or online discussion participation (250 words)

0 5.0
Essay

short essay or online discussion participation (250 words)

0 5.0
Essay

short essay or online discussion participation (250 words)

0 5.0
Essay

short essay or online discussion participation (250 words)

0 5.0
Exegetical Essay

Exegetical Essay 1,750 words.

0 40.0
Essay

Essay 1,750 words

0 40.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2017

Unit record last updated: 2022-10-11 12:53:32 +1100