From the outset, Luke’s Gospel is framed as a response to many other accounts (Lk 1.1-4), but what’s important for the writer of the third gospel when it comes to putting together a new narrative about Jesus? Taking an in-depth look at Luke in its historical context and in light of literary and cultural traditions of its time, we will explore themes such as inclusion and exclusion, hospitality, wealth, identity, ethnicity, disability, and gender (attending to both ancient and modern norms), noting how these intersect with Luke’s theology and purpose. As we engage with all this and more in Luke’s narrative, attention will be given to how Luke’s theology relates to his use of prophecy, account of justice, salvation, and end-time hope, and how this theology speaks to the contemporary church and world.
Unit code: BN9050P
Unit status: Approved (Minor revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: New Testament
Proposing College: Pilgrim Theological College
Show when this unit is running1. | Articulate and explain the genre, dating and setting of Luke’s gospel; |
2. | Differentiate the various theories relating to gospel sources and how they impact the interpretation of Luke’s Gospel |
3. | Critically assess the main theological themes of Luke’s Gospel such as salvation, prophecy, atonement, resurrection, eschatology and justice |
4. | Apply a variety of exegetical tools in order to analyze and exegete a passage with a critical awareness of methodology |
5. | Design a sermon or educational resources based upon themes in Luke’s gospel |
Earliest Christianity or equivalent NT Introduction
Lectures, seminars, discussion groups, and online forums.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Document Study | Document Study (500 -600 words) |
600 | 10.0 |
Exegetical Essay | Exegetical Essay (2500 Words) |
2500 | 30.0 |
Essay | Thematic essay or learning resource 4000-4500 words |
4500 | 50.0 |
Essay | Participation in class or online forum |
400 | 10.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Maggie Kappelhoff on 27 Jul, 2021
Unit record last updated: 2021-07-27 08:58:51 +1000