Information on Scripture Course Units
SC501 Understanding the Old Testament
Level 5, 10 Credits
SC502 Interpreting the New Testament
Level 5, 10 Credits
SC601 The Gospel of Aotearoa
SC602 Bible in Religious Education
SC603 Bible in Ministry
B7110 Introduction to Biblical Studies
Level 5, 15 Credits
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.
B7214 Pentateuch
Level 6, 15 Credits
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.
B7229 Wisdom Literature
Level 6, 15 Credits
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.
B7231 Prophetic Literature
Level 6, 15 Credits
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
Level 6, 15 Credits
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.
B732 Psalms
Level 7, 15 Credits
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
Level 7, 15 Credits
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.
B7368 Johannine Literature
Level 7, 15 Credits
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.
