Synoptic Gospels and Acts
Module Code: 511TSGA Credits: 10 Contact Hours: 30 Level: 5 Lecturer: Jude Winkler OFM Conv
Syllabus
This module will seek to identify that Christology which is peculiar to each of the Synoptic Gospels. The soteriological and ecclesiological consequences of christological options will be explored in texts. Key texts will be examined in detail and, where appropriate, synoptic parallels. Having attempted to establish the environment out of which each gospel emerged (a delicate task which will alert students to the principles of historical research and the judgements required to balance possibilities), key christological texts in each gospel will be examined and consequential kerymatic strategies identified.
Aims
- to engage students more closely with texts which, once written, became formative and normative in Christian theological discourse, historically understood.
- to study the processes of the production of these texts and the strategies and tactics which each gospel espoused
- to enable students to grasp the theological nature of these documents, the richness of their content, and their tentative usefulness in any historical enterprise
- to encourage students to confront texts in discussion
Knowledge and Understanding
By the end of this module students should
- appreciate the nature of Gospel study by way of understanding how, why and when, and where the documents were produced
- understand the necessity for critical research in biblical study
- have a knowledge of the texts themselves
- engage in intelligent response to complex material by honing those skills necessary to evaluate theological materials at levels appropriate to the programme and in keeping with the developmental strategies therein
- develop analytical and literary skills through use of texts
- have knowledge of key New Testament texts which will be basic to nourishing skills appropriate to their understanding in the light of current interpretive procedures
- critically engage with historical, theological and ecclesial matters which concern contemporary scholarship
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