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APT307: Exploring a New Testament Epistle

Module Title Exploring a New Testament Epistle
Module Code APT307
Module Tutor Lloyd Pietersen
School Humanities
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 6
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description Hebrews is a major New Testament epistle whose author was a first rate preacher, pastor and theologian. It has helped to shape reflection on the person and work of Christ and on the Christian life. The module offers the opportunity for in-depth engagement with the epistle’s message and for reflection on its contemporary relevance.
Indicative Syllabus Employing a range of contemporary critical reading strategies, this module will investigate the sermonic form and urgent message of Hebrews. It will explore the epistle’s Christology, soteriology and eschatology and its view of Christian existence in the world as a life of worship and pilgrimage. In addition, it will investigate Hebrews’ pervasive use of the Jewish Scriptures and its implications for Christian use of the Old Testament and will ask how its message as a whole should be evaluated in terms of Christian attitudes to Judaism. The module will also provide study of selected passages with reflection on how they might be appropriated for teaching and preaching.
Learning Outcomes i. Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module will should be able to demonstrate that they:
a) are thoroughly familiar with the overall argument of the epistle;
b) have engaged in in-depth study of key sections of the text;
c) can relate the epistle to its setting in the first century religious and social world;
d) are able to give an account of major theological themes of the epistle;
e) understand the main issues involved in relating the epistle to contemporary concerns of theology, church and society.

ii. Skills
On successful completion of the module students will be able to demonstrate that they:
a) are able to employ a variety of strategies for exegesis and interpretation of biblical literature;
b) can analyze a complex argument and understand its rhetorical force;
c) are able to interact with a range of significant secondary biblical literature;
d) can engage in critical appropriation of biblical literature for contemporary concerns.
Learning and Teaching Activities Staff/student contact: 16%
Private study: 84%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 50% Coursework: Standard: 2000 words or equivalent
002: 50% Coursework: Standard: 2000 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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