The Synoptic Gospels

NT420/NT620

Learning Outcomes

This unit entails detailed studies of both the theology and the exegesis of various elements in the Synoptic Gospels, building upon the foundation laid in NT301 and 302.

  1. To enable candidates to exegete large sections of the text of the Synoptic Gospels.
  2. To develop in candidates the skills of appropriate exegetical methodology, employing the various interpretative methods of biblical criticism.
  3. To assist candidates to reflect upon the distinctive character, styles, themes and interrelationship of the Synoptic Gospels
  4. To appreciate the literary forms and socio-cultural context of the Synoptic Gospels
  5. To help candidates think through the implications of their studies for New Testament exposition in ministry.

 

Content

Candidates are required to learn to employ exegetical methods of modern critical scholarship. Candidates may not take any unit in which they repeat material completed in another unit.

  1. The theology and critical issues in modern study of the Gospel chosen, with the capacity to review and evaluate significant interpretive perspectives.
  2. Exegesis of the English text of Luke 14–24 (or a comparable block of chapters from a Synoptic Gospel).


Workload: One semester, 4 credit points, 39 contact hours
Status: Elective
Pre-requisites / Co-requisites / Exclusions: 16 credit points of core foundation units which include NT301 and 302.