Romans (English)

Paul’s letter to the Romans is arguably the most studied, preached, and debated book of the biblical canon. From the ‘righteousness of God’ to the ‘wretched man’, and ‘all Israel shall be saved’, Christians have always wrestled with this book. Great figures in church history like Augustine, Martin Luther, John Wesley, and Karl Barth have all resourced their theological energies from a fresh encounter with Romans.

This unit explores the occasion, purpose, and key themes of Romans as well as undertaking an exegesis of key chapters in Romans 1–8. It sets out the major interpretive options for understanding the letter and maps out a way through the maze of exegetical issues. This unit will equip you to understand and to explain the theological depth and practical breadth of the most magnificent Christian letter ever written.

Additional level 9 information can be found in ‘Things to Note‘ below.

Corequisites

NT001 or NT002 or NT003

Exclusions

NT018, NT051, NT027