NT009-712 - The Synoptic Gospels (Greek)

  • 2,940 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 7
    AQF level
  • Category developing unit
    B
  • New Testament Unit Discipline

Prerequisites

LA006

Corequisites

96cps of study, including 36 cps at AQF level 6; NT001 or NT003

Exclusions

NT008

Set Text Greek

This unit counts towards the "set text" unit requirements of courses, and the original language set text requirement of the Master of Divinity.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

1. Demonstrate Functional knowledge and understanding of the contents, themes and character of the Synoptic Gospels in the Greek text

B. Be able to

1. Critically Analyse the ‘introductory’ issues in understanding the Synoptic Gospels

2. Discuss various perspectives on the themes and theological teachings of the Synoptic Gospels

3. Translate and Exegete selected passages of the Greek text of the Synoptic Gospels 

C. Be in a position to

1. Applying the teaching of the Synoptic Gospels to contemporary Christian living and ministry practice

Content

Candidates are required to learn and employ exegetical methods of modern critical scholarship.

Candidates may not take any unit in which they repeat material completed in another unit. 

  1. The theology and critical issues in modern study of the gospel chosen.
  2. Translation and exegesis of the Greek text of Luke 19–24 (or a comparable block of chapters from a synoptic gospel).

Further Information

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code NT430.

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.

 

Recommended:

Blomberg, C. L., Jesus and the Gospels (Leicester: Apollos, 2002 repr).

Burridge, R. A., Four Gospels One Jesus (2nd & updated ed.; London: SPCK, 2005).

Burridge, R. A., What Are the Gospels?: A Comparison with Graeco-Roman Biography (2nd & updated ed.; Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2004).

Goodacre, M., The Synoptic Problem: A Way Through the Maze (Sheffield: SAP, 2001).

Goodacre, M., The Case Against Q (Harrisburg, PA: TPI, 2002).

 

Classic:

Sanders, E. and M. Davies, Studying the Synoptic Gospels (London: SCM, 1989).

 

Studies on Luke

Evans, C. A. and J. A. Sanders, Luke and Scripture: The Function of Sacred Tradition in Luke-Acts. (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1993).

Fitzmyer, J. A., Luke the Theologian (New York: Paulist, 1989).

Forbes, G. W., The God of Old: The Role of the Lukan Parables in the Purpose of Luke’s Gospel (Sheffield: SAP, 2000).

Marshall, I. H., Luke: Historian & Theologian (repr & updated; Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 1998).

Neyrey, J. H., The Social World of Luke-Acts (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1991).

Tannehill, R., The Narrative Unity of Luke–Acts (Vol. I; Philadelphia: Fortress, 1991).

Turner, M., Power from on High: The Spirit in Israel's Restoration and Witness in Luke-Acts (Sheffield: SAP, 1996).

 

Commentaries:

Bock, D. L., Luke (2 Vols; Grand Rapids: Baker, 1994,1996).

Bovon, F., Luke 1: A Commentary on the Gospel of Luke 1:1-9:50 (Minneapolis: Fortress, 2002).

Green, J. B., The Gospel of Luke (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997).

Fitzmyer, J. A., The Gospel According to Luke (2 Vols; New York: Doubleday, 1979, 1985).

Johnson, L. T., The Gospel of Luke (Collegeville, MN: Liturgical, 1991).

Nolland, J., Luke (3 Vols; Dallas, TX: Word, 1990, 1993).

Talbert, C. H., Reading Luke: A Literary and Theological Commentary on the Third Gospel (New York: Crossroad, 1988).

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