This unit will offer an in-depth exegetical study of Luke’s gospel placing it in the historical and literary culture of the late first century CE. We will examine themes of inclusion and exclusion in the gospel, tracing who is included/excluded through the lenses of gender norms (both ancient and modern), ethnicity, religious identity and hospitality (the social conventions of Graeco-Roman meal culture). Attention will be given to Luke’s theology as it relates to salvation, prophecy, atonement, resurrection, eschatology and justice and how this theology speaks to the contemporary church and world.
Unit Code: BN9050P
Points: 24.0
Unit Level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit Discipline: New Testament
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Pilgrim Theological College
Show when this Unit is running| 1. | 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. | Critically assess the main theological themes of Luke’s Gospel such as salvation, prophecy, atonement, resurrection, eschatology and justice |
| 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 | Wordcount | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Document Study | Document Study (500 words) |
0 | 10.0 |
| Essay | In class or online forums |
0 | 10.0 |
| Exegetical Essay | Exegetical Essay (1500 Words) |
0 | 30.0 |
| Essay | Major Assignment: Essay OR Learning Resource (4000 word equivalent) |
0 | 50.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 14 Oct, 2018
Unit Record last updated: 2019-03-08 09:37:52 +1100