John’s Gospel and Revelation


Quick Info

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: BIB516
  • Credit points: 10
  • Subject coordinator: John Griffiths

Prerequisites

Prerequisites for this subject are:

BIB404 Old Testament Foundations or BIB405 New Testament Foundations

Awards offering John’s Gospel and Revelation

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Assess the various perspectives on Johannine literature;
  2. Analyse the socio-historical background of Johannine literature;
  3. Demonstrate critical engagement with both the primary biblical materials and secondary literature from a range of perspectives;
  4. Exegete a Johannine passage with a focus on the eschatology displayed in the passage.
  5. Apply a passage from Johannine literature to modern Pentecostalism.

Subject Content

  • John’s Prologue
  • The Book of Signs
  • The Book of Glory
  • The Resurrection of Jesus
  • John’s Letters
  • The Historical and Literary Context of Revelation
  • The 7 Churches in Revelation
  • The Visions in Revelation
  • The Eschatology of Revelation

This course may be offered in the following formats

  • Face-to-Face
  • E-Learning
  • Intensives

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

  • Reading Responses (20%)
  • Major Exegesis (50%)
  • Contemporary presentation (30%)

Prescribed Text

  • Primary readings provided