Interpreting the New Testament
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| THEO1004 | Philosophy | 1 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- THEO1004
- School
- Philosophy
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module will cover the following themes: the canon and text of the New Testament; the Roman, Greek and Jewish background to the New Testament; source, form and redaction criticism of the Synoptic Gospels; the historicity of the Synoptic Gospels and Acts, and the authenticity of Paul's letters.
Target Students
Available to all students including subsidiary, Liberal Arts, and exchange students
Classes
- Two 1-hour lectures each week for 11 weeks
Assessment
- 100% Coursework 1: 1 x Essay of 2,000 words (max)
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The module aims to provide teaching which enables students to have a grasp of the main historical-critical methods used in the study of the New Testament.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students should be able to apply historical-critical methods to the study of the New Testament, especially the synoptic gospels, acts and the Pauline corpus.
In addition, students should have a knowledge of the content of the synoptic gospels, acts and the Pauline corpus.