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The module explores what the New Testament contributes to the idea of human flourishing. It examines important themes related to this topic by close attention to texts drawn from the Gospels, Paul’s Letters, Hebrews and the Apocalypse. It sits within the discipline of New Testament Theology.

The principal texts to be studied are the Gospels, the Pauline Corpus, Hebrews and Revelation and their focus on the paradox of flourishing through suffering and on discipleship, right relationship with God and neighbour, life in the Spirit and eschatological hope.

On completion of the module students should:

• demonstrate mastery of methods used in the theological interpretation of Scripture;
• how an advanced awareness of hermeneutical issues involved in eliciting theological themes from texts;
• be able to engage critically with a broad range of New Testament texts;
• have a sophisticated understanding of what the New Testament has to contribute to human flourishing;
• be able to communicate their knowledge and ideas persuasively in more than one medium.

200 hours consisting of Staff/student contact time of 20 hours (study day 5 hours; online discussion and tutorials 15 hours) plus 180 hours of student directed learning.

The module will be delivered via a series of online mini-lectures using a combination of iMindMap 5, Camtasia Studio 7 and either MoviePlus X5 or Windows Live Movie Maker.  There will also be one face-to-face study day and provision of various online interactive documents, digitised material and ongoing discussion including two weeks dedicated to online Q&A sessions with staff.  All online material will be delivered via the VLE.

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