Details for The Book of Revelation
The Revelation (or the Apocalypse as it is often called, from its opening word in Greek) is by common consent one of the most difficult of all the books of the Christian Bible. Nevertheless, attention to its historical context, social and religious milieu, and literary genre will bring considerable light on its form, content, and function.
Quick Info
- Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
- Course code: BIB355
- Credit points: 10
- Subject coordinator: U-Wen Low
Prerequisites
The following courses are prerequisites or corequisites:
Awards offering The Book of Revelation
This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:
- Associate Degree in Ministry
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Applied Social Science
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Ministry
- Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Theology
- Bachelor of Ministry
- Bachelor of Theology
- Diploma of Arts
- Diploma of Business and Diploma of Entrepreneurship
- Diploma of Business and Diploma of Leadership
- Diploma of Business and Diploma of Ministry
- Diploma of Chaplaincy
- Diploma of Chaplaincy and Diploma of Leadership
- Diploma of Chaplaincy and Diploma of Ministry
- Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Diploma of Leadership
- Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Diploma of Ministry
- Undergraduate Certificate in Arts
- Undergraduate Certificate in Bible
Unit Content
Curriculum Objective
This unit provides an investigation of the Book of Revelation, including critical issues, interaction with contemporary interpretations and a chapter-by-chapter exegetical study, providing a balanced assessment and appreciation of the book.
Outcomes
- Critique and engage the issues and contents pertaining to the formation and features of ‘apocalyptic’ literature;
- Exhibit ability to critically evaluate the traditions and texts contributing to the book of Revelation;
- Engage with the primary text of the book of Revelation in order to understand the prophetic narrative and the use of rhetorical strategy;
- Exegete specific passages in the book of Revelation through the medium of creativity in order to communicate the various themes of this document;
- Evaluate the importance and significance of the book of Revelation to Christian life and ministry today.
Subject Content
- Introduction and overview to the book of Revelation
- Defining a reading strategy
- Literary context
- Historical context
- Revelation and prophecy today
- The structure of Revelation
- The ‘messages’ to the seven churches
- Encountering a trinitarian perspective
This course may be offered in the following formats
- Face to Face (onsite)
- Distance/E-learning (online)
- Intensive (One week: 7 hours per day for 5 days = 35 class hours + approx 85 hours out of class time for research, writing, exam preparation and execution, ancillary activities associated with completion of assigned tasks)
Assessment Methods
- Reading Responses (20%)
- Contemporary Presentation (30%)
- Major Exegesis (50%)
Prescribed Text
- John Christopher Thomas and Frank D. Macchia, Revelation. The Two Horizons New Testament Commentary. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2016
