BB009-506 - Biblical Theology: An Introduction

  • 1,470 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 6
    Credit Points
  • 0.0625 EFT 
  • 5
    AQF level
  • Category foundational unit
    A
  • Biblical Studies Unit Discipline

Exclusions

BB001, BB002

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Foundational knowledge and understanding of the nature and framework of biblical theology and its place in exegesis and application

B. Be able to

1. Trace the major unfolding themes of the Bible

2. Comment on the relationship of biblical theology to other Related disciplines

3. Present Organised evidence-based exegesis of various biblical genres within a biblical theological framework

C. Be in a position to

1. Relating perspectives from ‘Biblical Theology: An Introduction’ to contemporary Christian living and ministry contexts

Content

  1. The Nature and Purpose of Biblical Theology
    1. Definition and Examples
    2. Various Approaches and Alternatives
    3. Relationship to Systematic and Practical Theology
  2. The Nature and Content of the Bible
  3. Biblical Theology and Interpretation of Biblical Texts
  4. The Main Themes of the Bible
  5. The Epochs of Redemption
    1. Creation and Fall
    2. Abraham and the Covenant
    3. Exodus and Sinai
    4. Conquest and Kingship
    5. Division and Exile
    6. Jesus: Incarnation, Ministry, Death and Resurrection
    7. The Work of the Spirit and the Final Consummation
  6. Using Biblical Theology to Interpret Texts
  7. Biblical Theology of a Biblical Theme

Further Information

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code TRB31.

Set Readings

This unit's indicative bibliography is currently being revised. Students should contact their home college for further details at the time of taking this unit.


Prescribed:

Goldsworthy, Graeme. According to Plan: The Unfolding Revelation of God in the Bible. Downers Grove, Ill./Leicester, England: IVP, 2002

 

Recommended:

Alexander, T. Desmond and Brian S. Rosner, eds. New Dictionary of Biblical Theology. Downers Grove, Ill./Leicester, England: IVP, 2000.

Chester, Tim. From Creation to New Creation. Carlisle, U.K.: Paternoster, 2003.

Strom, Mark. Days Are Coming: Exploring Biblical Patterns. London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1989.

 

Classics:

Bartholemew, Craig C. "Biblical Theology." Pages 84-90 of Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible. Edited by Kevin J. Vanhoozer, Craig C. Bartholemew, Daniel J. Treier, and N. T. Wright.  London U.K. / Grand Rapids, Mich.: SPCK / Baker Academic. 2005.

Bartholomew, Craig G. and Michael W. Goheen. The Story-Line of the Bible. [cited 25 January 2010. Available from http://www.biblicaltheology.ca/blue_files/The%20Story-Line%20of%20the%20Bible.pdf.

Childs, Brevard S. Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments: Theological Reflection on the Christian Bible. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1993.

Clowney, Edmund P. Preaching and Biblical Theology. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 1961.

Davis, Ellen F. and Richard B. Hays, eds. The Art of Reading Scripture. Grand Rapids, Mich: Eerdmans, 2003.

Dumbrell, William J. Covenant and Creation: An Old Testament Covenant Theology. Exeter/Flemington Markets: Paternoster/Lancer, 1984.

Gibson, Richard J., ed. Interpreting God's Plan: Biblical Theology and the Pastor. Explorations 11. Exeter/Adelaide: Paternoster/Open Book, 1997.

Goppelt, Leonhard. Theology of the New Testament. Translated by John E. Alsup. 2 vols. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 1981.

Gundry, Robert H., Kenneth Berding, and Jonathan Lunde, eds. Three Views on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament. Counterpoints: Bible and Theology. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 2007.

Hafemann, Scott, ed. Biblical Theology: Retrospect and Prospect. Downers Grove, Ill. / Leicester, England: InterVarsity Press / Apollos, 2002.

Hafemann, Scott J. and Paul R. House, eds. Central Themes in Biblical Theology: Mapping the Unity in Diversity. Nottingham: Apollos, 2007.

Harrington, Wilfrid J. The Path of Biblical Theology. Dublin: Gill and Macmillan, 1973.

House, Paul R. Old Testament Theology. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 1998.

Kaiser, Walter C. The Promise-Plan of God: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 2008.

Köstenberger, ed. Salvation to the Ends of the Earth: A Biblical Theology of Mission. New Studies in Biblical Theology. Downers Grove, Illinois / Leicester: IVP, 2001.

Pate, C. Marvin, J. Scott Duvall, J. Daniel Hays, E. Randolf Richards, W. Dennis Tucker Jr., and Preben Vang. The Story of Israel: A Biblical Theology. Downers Grove, Ill. / Leicester, England: InterVarsity / Apollos, 2004.

Rowley, H. H. The Unity of the Bible. London: Carey Kingsgate, 1953.

Sailhamer, John H. Introduction to Old Testament Theology: A Canonical Approach. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 1995.

van Gemeren, Willem. The Progress of Redemption: The Story of Salvation from Creation to the New Jerusalem. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Academie/Zondervan, 1988.

Vos, Geerhardus. Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 1948.

Witherington, Ben. The Living Word of God: Rethinking the Theology of the Bible. Waco, Tex.: Baylor, 2007.

Yarborough, Robert W. "Biblical Theology." Pages 61-66 of Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology. Edited by Walter A. Elwell.  Grand Rapids, Mich. / Carlisle, U.K.: Baker / Paternoster. 1996.

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