Year
2018
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 2-hour lecture weekly
Prerequisites
1 of THEO1204, THEO8201, THEO8202, THEO1001
Enrolment not permitted
1 of THEO3212, THEO8205 has been successfully completed
Topic description
This topic examines the Gospel of John using a range of methodologies, including narrative, historical, social scientific, liberationist and feminist criticisms. It also gives an introduction to the Johannine epistles. A detailed exegesis of particular passages will be undertaken. An optional Greek component is available.
Educational aims
To explore the Gospel of John and the Johannine Epistles, in order to:
- understand the historical context in which they were written
- appreciate the Jewish and Graeco-Roman cultural backgrounds to these writings
- compare this Gospel with the witness of the synoptic gospels
- deal with literary and socio-rhetorical questions that arise from exegesis of the texts
- gain an understanding of the theology of the Gospel
- explore connections between these writings and contemporary issues
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of the topic students will have:
- gained a thorough understanding of the structure, themes and distinctive features of the Gospel of John
- gained a grounding in the critical issues raised by the Johannine epistles
- extended their facility with exegetical methods
- extended their confidence in discerning the key exegetical issues raised by the text and in applying these insights to contemporary ministry and mission
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2018 are no longer published.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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