Gospel Studies 2 (BN3003L)

Content

This unit offers advanced exegetical study of one or more gospels, typically Luke and John. The unit will consider questions of authorship, context, structure, key literary features and theological themes in each gospel. Discussion of selected themes and exegesis of selected pericopes from each gospel will assist the student in consolidating exegetical skills and enhance their appreciation of the distinctive character of each gospel.

Learning outcomes

Unit sequence

Course relationship: A level 3 unit in undergraduate theology and ministry courses

Prerequisites: 18 points in the discipline of New Testament (BN)

Pedagogy

This unit is underpinned by teaching practices and strategies (e.g. combining lectures with 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, 1998/2013.
• Aland, Kurt. Synopsis Quattuor Evangeliorum – Greek. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1996/2001.
• Brown, Raymond E. An introduction to the Gospel of John. Edited by Francis J. Moloney. Anchor Bible Reference Library. New York: Doubleday, 2003.
• ———. The Gospel according to John. 2 volumes. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1971.
• Carroll, John. Luke: a commentary. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2012.
• Hengel, Martin. The Johannine question. London: SCM Press, 1989.
• Lincoln, Andrew T. The Gospel according to St. John. London: Continuum, 2005.
• Nolland, John. Luke 1–9:20; Luke 9:21–18:34; and Luke 18:35–24:53. 3 volumes. Dallas, TX: Word Books, 1989–93.
• Tuckett, Christopher M. Luke. London: Continuum. 2004.

Assessment