Content

This unit offers a study of the Structure and Theology of the Gospel of St John in contrast to the Synoptic gospels. It pays attention to its literary structure, as well as its Christology and the unique themes that it contains, such as eternal life, discipleship, spirituality and eschatology. Special emphasis will be given to references to the Holy Sacraments.

Unit code: BN9709A

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 24.0

Unit level: Postgraduate Elective

Unit discipline: New Testament

Delivery Mode: Online

Proposing College: St Athanasius College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and theology of the Gospel of St John in contrast to the Synoptic gospels

2.

Describe the different themes contained in St. John’s gospel.

3.

Identify distinctive theological approaches in terms of Christology and the sacraments in the Gospel of St. John.

4.

Employ exegetical principles in exploring particular passages of the gospel of St. John.

5.

Synthesise the unique theology of the Gospel of St. John in relation to its first-century context

Unit sequence

A New Testament Introduction unit

Pedagogy

Delivery will include articles and lecture notes, video lectures and online discussion forums.

Indicative Bibliography

  • Brown, R.E. The Gospel According to John. 2 vols. New York: Doubleday, 1966.
  • Carson, D.A. The Gospel According to John. Leicester: Apollos, 1991. (recommended for purchase)
  • Chrysostom, J. Homilies on the Gospel of St. John. 2 vols. Oxford: John Henry Parker, 1848.
  • Edwards, M.J. John. Blackwell Bible Commentaries. Oxford: Blackwell, 2004.
  • Farley, L.R. The Gospel of John: Beholding the Glory. Ancient faith Publishing, 2006.
  • Keener, C.W. The Gospel of John. A Commentary. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2003.
  • Köstenberger, A. J. John. Grand rapids, MI: Baker Publishing Group, 2004.
  • Lincoln, A. The Gospel According to St John. London: Continuum, 2005.
  • Morris, L. The Gospel According to John. Grand rapids, MI: Wm B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1995.
  • Parsenios, G. Rhetoric and Drama in the Johannine Lawsuit Motif. Tübingen: Mohr Siebek, 2010.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Essay

Four short essays or online discussion participation (250 words each) total 1,000 words

0 15.0
Exegetical Essay

Exegetical Essay 2000 words

0 35.0
Essay

Essay 3000 words

0 50.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2017

Unit record last updated: 2019-10-03 11:34:40 +1000