Information on Scripture Course Units
SC501 Understanding the Old Testament
Level 5, 10 Credits
SC502 Interpreting the New Testament
Level 5, 10 Credits
SC602 Bible in Religious Education
The following course units “B7xxx” go towards the Bachelor of Theology or Graduate Diploma in Theology
B7110 Introduction to Biblical Studies (in 2022 this changes to B7101)
Level 5, 15 Credits (use in BTh or Grad Dip Th)
This course unit introduces students to the Bible, its content, context and literary genres and to the methodologies of biblical reading, study and interpretation. It provides the basis for further study of the Biblical texts.
Level 6, 15 Credits (use in BTh or Grad Dip Th)
This course unit builds on the foundation unit by examining the forms and content of the Pentateuch. It does so in light of its historical, cultural and religious settings and explores the role of the Pentateuch within the canon and the life of Israel.
Level 6, 15 Credits (use in BTh or Grad Dip Th)
This course unit builds on the knowledge and skills developed in the prerequisite Biblical Studies units. It examines the literary forms and theological content of Israel’s prophetic books, with due consideration of their historical, cultural and religious settings/contexts. Info for 2021s1
Level 6, 15 Credits (use in BTh or Grad Dip Th)
This course unit builds on the knowledge and skills developed in the prerequisite Biblical Studies units. It examines the literary forms and theological content of Israel’s prophetic books, with due consideration of their historical, cultural and religious settings/contexts.
B7254 Synoptic Gospels (in 2022 this changes to B7252)
Level 6, 15 Credits (use in BTh or Grad Dip Th)
This Course Unit builds on any Biblical Studies Introductory Course Unit and contributes towards the sub-major sequence in Biblical Studies. It enables students to develop the ability to research in Biblical Studies through reading the Synoptic Gospels in the light of relevant contemporary scholarly literature. Info for 2021 s1.
Level 7, 15 Credits (use in BTh or Grad Dip Th)
This course unit studies Israel‘s poetic literature and practice of prayer and worship as represented in the Psalter. It provides an opportunity to develop exegetical skills in the analysis of Hebrew poetry.
B7364 Pauline Literature (in 2022 this changes to B7260)
Level 7, 15 Credits (use in BTh or Grad Dip Th)
This course unit builds on the knowledge and skills developed in the prerequisite Biblical Studies units. It examines the historical context, literary forms and theological content of the New Testament literature associated with Paul.
Level 7, 15 Credits (use in BTh or Grad Dip Th)
This course unit builds upon the knowledge and skills learned in the pre-requisite units. It examines the historical context, literary forms and theological content of the Gospel and Letters of John, and their application to a range of spiritual and pastoral concerns.
