Details for Johannines

The Gospel and Letters of John are dearly loved by Christians today. Rich in theology and symbolism, these texts draw heavily on the Jewish tradition fulfilled in Jesus the Messiah. This unit will equip you to interpret and apply these extraordinary texts, as well as helping you to see the ways in which the story of Jesus fulfils the testimony of Israel.

Quick Info

Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
Course code: BIB553
Credit points: 10
Subject coordinator: U-Wen Low

Prerequisites

The following courses are prerequisites:

BIB401—Introduction to the Bible OR BIB402 Introduction to Israel's Scriptures (Old Testament) OR BIB403 Introduction to the New Testament OR BIB404 Old Testament Foundations OR BIB405 New Testament Foundations

Awards offering Johannines

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

Unit Content

Curriculum Objective

By highlighting the way in which the symbolism and theology of the Fourth Gospel and the Johannine Letters draw on the OT intertextually, a bridge is built between OT and NT, bringing greater focus to the student’s reading of the Christian Bible.

Outcomes

Critically assess the distinctive symbolism, structure, style, theology and rhetoric of the Johannine (Gospel and Letters) corpus;
Critically engage with both the primary biblical materials and secondary literature from a range of perspectives;
Exegete passages from the Johannine (Gospel and Letters) corpus;
Explain how the ideas and key themes of the Johannine (Gospel and Letters) literature relate to and address the modern Christian community.

Subject Content

The Fourth Gospel through many eyes: the purpose, provenance, background to the Fourth Gospel, and the question of genre
Examination of the structure, symbolism, and theology of the Fourth Gospel
Walking in the Light: the background to and purposes of the Johannine correspondence
Examination of the structure and theology of 1-3 John
Exegesis of selected passages of the Johnnine corpus
Perspectives on Johannine Theology and its significance for Pentecostalism

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)

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%)
Contemporary Presentation (30%)
Major Exegesis (50%)

Prescribed Text

Primary readings provided