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This module will examine the Gospel’s narrative presentation of Jesus’ life, teaching, death and resurrection, comparing this portrayal to that of the Synoptics and employing a range of contemporary critical reading strategies. In addition to focusing on the person of Christ, it will highlight major themes such as truth, life, witness, glory, the Spirit and discipleship, exploring their continued relevance for Christian existence in the world. The module will also investigate selected lectionary passages and provide reflection on how they might be appropriated for teaching and preaching.

i. Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module students should be able to demonstrate that they:
a) are able to give an account of major symbols, themes and co-ordinating motifs of the Gospel underconsideration;
b) have engaged in in-depth study of key sections of the text;
c) understand key critical issues in the interpretation of that Gospel;
d) understand the main issues involved in relating the text to contemporary concerns about its significance for theology and the life of the church.

ii. Skills
On successful completion of the module students should be able to demonstrate that they:
a) are able to employ a variety of strategies for exegesis and interpretation of a Gospel narrative.
b) can analyze a Gospel's structure, plot, characterization and point of view.
c) are competent in relating biblical literature to its setting in the first century religious and social world, and to other biblical and non-biblical sources;
d) are able to interact with recent secondary literature on the New Testament;
e) can engage in critical appropriation of the narratives perspectives for contemporaryconcerns

Staff/student contact: 16%
Private study: 84%

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