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This unit is an introduction to theological impetuses of the Gospel of John within Christian thought. Major themes such as incarnation, revelation, passion and Paraclete are studied in the context of: early Christian identity, selected christological debates, existential belief and decision, Christian freedom and community. Applied work is undertaken with selected historical theological uses of the Gospel of John in formulating Christian identity and ethical values.

Unit code: CT9005S

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 24.0

Unit level: Postgraduate Elective

Unit discipline: Systematic Theology

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Proposing College: Stirling College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Critically articulate enduring issues in the theological character of the Gospel of John and recognise their significance in selected theological debates

2.

Articulate several textual and theological approaches for interpreting Christology through the Gospel of John

3.

Critically evaluate hermeneutical presuppositions for theological uses of the Gospel of John in formulating Christian identity and ethics

4.

Demonstrate integrative skills in interpreting the Gospel of John in relation to enduring questions of Christian thought and practice.

5.

Demonstrate advanced skills for theological reflection and research in relation to hermeneutical paradigms for engaging gospel narrative.

Pedagogy

Rotating lecture/discussion/group

Indicative Bibliography

  • Ashton, J Understanding the Fourth Gospel, Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1991.
  • Bauckham, R & Mosser, C The Gospel of John and Christian Theology, Grand Rapids & Cambridge: Eerdmans, 2008.
  • Bultmann, R The Gospel of John: A Commentary, trans. G.R. Beasley-Murray, R.W.N. Hoare and J.K. Riches, Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1971.
  • Callahan, AD A Love Supreme: A History of Johannine Tradition, Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2005.
  • Carter, W John: Storyteller, Interpreter, Evangelist, Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson, 2006.
  • Harris, E Prologue and Gospel: Theology of the Fourth Evangelist, London & New York: T&T Clark Int., 2004.
  • Jenson, RW Systematic Theology Volume 1: The Triune God, Oxford et. al.: Oxford University Press, 1997.
  • Kelly, AJ CSsR and Moloney, FJ Experiencing God in the Gospel of John, New York/Mahwah NJ: Paulist Press, 2003.
  • Marion, J-L Prolegomena to Charity, trans. S. Lewis, New York: Fordham UP, 2002.
  • Moloney, FJ The Gospel of John. Sacra Pagina 4, Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 1998.
  • Moody Smith, D The Theology of the Gospel of John, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1995.
  • Richardson, N John for Today: Reading the Fourth Gospel, London: SCM, 2010.
  • Talbert, CH Reading John: A literary Theological Commentary on the Fourth Gospel and the Johannine Epistles, London: SPCK, 1992.
  • Tillich, P Systematic Theology II: Existence and The Christ, Chicago: U of Chicago Press, 1957.
  • von Balthasar, HU Seeing the Form, trans. Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis, ed. Joseph Fessio SJ and John Riches (1989) The Glory of the Lord Series, Vol I, San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1982, 1989.
  • —— Mysterium Paschale: The Mystery of Easter, trans. with Intro Aidan Nichols OP, Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 1990.
  • —— Love Alone is Credible, trans. D.C. Schindler, San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2004.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Essay

3,000 word essay

0 60.0
Document Study

Document study 750 words

0 10.0
Document Study

Document study 750 words

0 10.0
Document Study

Document study 750 words

0 10.0
Document Study

Document study 750 words

0 10.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 11 Nov, 2016

Unit record last updated: 2022-10-04 13:30:45 +1100