This unit provides students with a perspective on life in the early church, with an emphasis on the development of leadership under the ministry of the Apostle Paul. It will explore the physical and social context of Paul’s ministry paying particular attention to his relationships with co-workers, especially Timothy, in the conduct of mission. This unit will also examine recent perspectives on leadership in a Christian context.
Unit code: BN3795B
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3
Unit discipline: New Testament
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Eva Burrows College
Show when this unit is running1. | Describe the physical and social environment of early churches, as the context in which particular leaders were developed by the Apostle Paul |
2. | Interpret Biblical texts in the light of their canonical and ecclesiastical context. |
3. | Assess the influence of personalities and relationships in the formulation of the undisputed Pauline letters and their impact upon the text. |
4. | Articulate the dynamics involved in written and verbal communication between Paul and particular churches as well as their relevance for contemporary church practice. |
5. | Critique the Apostle Paul's pastoral practices as an exemplar for expressions of contemporary Christian leadership. |
6. | Analyse the influence of the Pastoral Epistles for understanding of Pauline models of leadership. |
36 points BS
Lectures, group work, online forums, videos
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Essay | 2,500 word essay |
0 | 50.0 |
Oral Presentation | 1,000 word online presentation |
0 | 25.0 |
Oral Presentation | 1,000 word online presentation |
0 | 25.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-05 15:57:14 +1100