THL203 Paul And His Letters (8)

Abstract

This subject explores the New Testament material traditionally associated with Paul. It investigates aspects of Pauline biography and theology through an exploration of both Acts and the epistles attributed to Paul. An important component of this subject is the exegetical and interpretive analysis of New Testament epistolary literature, focusing especially on 1 Corinthians and Romans.

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Session 1
Online	Canberra Campus
On Campus	Canberra Campus
On Campus	United Theological College

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Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One session	HD/FL	School of Theology

Assumed Knowledge

THL106

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to discuss the historical, cultural, intellectual and religious contexts in which the Pauline corpus emerged
be able to demonstrate an understanding of the provenance, theological outline and argument of epistles attributed to Paul
be able to discuss significant themes and the main lines of argument developed in the Pauline corpus
be able to demonstrate a developing understanding of critical scholarly methods such as rhetorical and socio-historical criticism
be able to demonstrate detailed knowledge of the theological dimensions of 1 Corinthians and Romans
be able to demonstrate critical engagement with the Pauline corpus, Acts and secondary literature
be able to demonstrate developing competence in the exegesis and interpretation of biblical texts
demonstrate self-guided learning, including research, writing and communication skills

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:

Paul in his historical, cultural and religious context
The value of Acts as a source for understanding Paul
The order, provenance and authenticity of letters attributed to Paul
The genre, outline and contents of Paul's letters
Paul's role in the life of the early church
Central themes in Pauline theology
Detailed investigation of 1 Corinthians and Romans
Recent developments in Pauline studies

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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.