Gospel of Luke (BN9300T)

Postgraduate, 24.0 points

Content

This unit offers an advanced study of the Gospel of Luke. Through exegesis of the special material in Luke as well as consideration of Lukan redaction of Synoptic material, it will explore themes such as salvation, Christology, poverty and ethnicity. It will analyse secondary readings that take various approaches to the study of Luke, to develop students’ research skills and hermeneutical sophistication. Some attention will be given to the Acts of the Apostles (the sequel to Luke’s Gospel) in the course of discussing the author’s use of ancient historiographical and biographical techniques to portray the incipient Christian movement within the Roman Empire and in relation to Judaism. Students are encouraged to work with the Greek text of Luke to the extent they are able.

Unit code: BN9300T

Unit status: Approved (Major revision)

Points: 24.0

Unit level: Postgraduate Elective

Unit discipline: New Testament

Proposing College: Trinity College Theological School

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Learning outcomes

1.

Demonstrate a sound grasp of the overall contents, structure, theology, and symbolism of the Gospel of Luke
2.

Determine the likely sources of Luke’s Gospel and their redaction, thus demonstrating an ability to work with Luke as a Synoptic Gospel,

3.

Critically exegete and interpret passages in the Gospel of Luke utilising consolidated exegetical skills
4.

Critically apply a range of hermeneutical methods for the interpretation of the Gospel of Luke demonstrating awareness of the aims and emphases of these methods
5.

Critically assess and utilise secondary sources for articulating the theology of the Gospel of Luke
6.

Engage with contemporary debates in the interpretation of the Gospel of Luke

Unit sequence

One unit in New Testament

Pedagogy

Weekly lectures, online and/or face-to-face seminars, discussion forums

Indicative Bibliography

  • Bartholomew, C.G., J.B. Green & A.C. Thiselton, ed. Reading Luke: Interpretation, Reflection, Formation. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2005.
  • Bovon, F. Luke 1. Luke 2. Luke 3. 3 vols. Hermeneia. Minneapolis: Fortress, 2002–2013.
  • Byrne, B. The Hospitality of God: A Reading of Luke’s Gospel. Collegeville: Liturgical, 2000. (recommended for purchase)
  • Carroll, J.T. Luke: A Commentary. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2012. (recommended for purchase)
  • Fitzmyer, J.A. The Gospel According to Luke. 2 vols. Anchor Bible 28 & 28A. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1981-85.
  • Gonzalez, J.L. The Story Luke Tells Us: Luke's Unique Witness to the Gospel. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2015.
  • Lieu, J. The Gospel of Luke. Epworth Commentaries. Peterborough: Epworth, 1997.
  • Nolland, J. Luke 1–9:20. Luke 9:21–18:34. Luke 18:35–24:53. 3 vols. Word Biblical Commentary 35A–35C. Dallas: Word Books, 1989–1993.
  • Perrin, N. Luke. Tyndale New Testament Commentaries. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2022.
  • Spencer, F.S. Luke. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2019.
  • Talbert, C.H. Reading Luke. 2nd ed. Reading the New Testament. Macon, GA.: Smyth & Helwys, 2002.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Journal

Journal (tutorial reflection for Online) equivalent of 1000 words

 1000 15.0
Exegetical Essay

Exegetical essay of 3000 words

 3000 40.0
Essay

Thematic essay of 3000 words

 3000 45.0

Variant 1

Book Review 2500 40.0
Forum - Response to six Forum Questions 1500 15.0
Exegetical Essay 3000 45.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 28 Jul, 2025

Unit record last updated: 2025-07-28 08:53:45 +1000