THEO8202 Synoptic Studies GE

Reverend Doctor Vicky Balabanski

2016

4.5

1 x 3-hour lecture weekly

1 Admission into GCTHS-Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies
1a Admission into GDPTHS-Graduate Diploma in Theological Studies
1b Admission into MTHS-Master of Theological Studies
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b))

THEO8201 has been successfully completed

This topic introduces students to foundational issues of Synoptic Studies, including sources, provenance and distinctive theologies, through a critical study of one of the Synoptic gospels (Mark, Matthew or Luke). Through the application of a variety of exegetical methods, the topic will evaluate the literary design of the gospels and analyse them in the broader cultural and sociological context of the first century of the common era. The nexus between the ancient and contemporary cultural contexts will be critically evaluated.

This topic aims to:

develop foundational skills in evaluating the synoptic gospels critically
analyse the gospels in their literary, historical, and cultural contexts in the 1st Century CE
analyse how the gospel writers sought to address the pastoral issues of their world and developed unique insights into Jesus, discipleship and community
analyse and apply appropriate exegetical tools to interpret the Gospels, for a range of purposes and audiences
evaluate the role of the gospels in understanding a range of theological messages, in both ancient and contemporary contexts

On completion of this topic students will be able to:

apply a range of theoretical perspectives to synoptic gospel interpretation
demonstrate advanced skills in the critical analysis of scriptures through the application of exegetical methods
analyse the contexts and communities that shaped the work of the gospel writers, and evaluate the impact of these issues on contemporary understandings of gospel texts

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