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Gospel of Luke (Greek)

Unit Code: 
BN358
RTI: 
United Faculty of Theology
Unit Value: 
15 points

This unit offers an advanced study of the Gospel of Luke. Through exegesis of the Greek text of the special material in Luke as well as consideration of Lukan redaction of synoptic material, it will explore themes such as salvation, Christology, poverty and ethnicity. It will analyse secondary readings that take various approaches to the study of Luke, to develop students’ research skills and hermeneutical sophistication. Some attention will be given to the Acts of the Apostles (the sequel to Luke’s Gospel) in the course of discussing the author’s use of ancient historiographical and biographical techniques to portray the incipient Christian movement within the Roman Empire and in relation to Judaism. Students will be expected to use their knowledge of New Testament Greek when interpreting the text.

Learning Outcomes: 

Upon successful completion of this unit, it is expected that students will be able to:

  1. demonstrate a sound grasp of the overall contents, structure, theology, and rhetoric of the Gospel of Luke
  2. demonstrate an ability to work with Luke as a synoptic gospel, determining its likely sources and their redaction
  3. interpret passages in the Gospel of Luke in a way that displays the consolidation of mature exegetical skills
  4. use a range of hermeneutical methods for the interpretation of a text like the Gospel of Luke and be aware of the aims and emphases of these methods
  5. locate, interpret, and assess secondary sources on aspects of the Gospel of Luke
  6. apply skills in New Testament Greek to the interpretation of the Bible
Lecturer/s: 
Dorothy Lee
Timetabling
Semester: 
Semester 1
Day: 
Tuesday
Time: 
10 - 1
Location: 
Trinity College Theological School
Unit Frequency: 
Biennial
Years Offered: 
2012
Years Offered: 
2014
Unit Fields
Courses: 
Bachelor of Theology
Courses: 
Bachelor of Ministry
Field: 
Field B Biblical Studies
Disciplines: 
Biblical Studies
Disciplines: 
New Testament
Department Name: 
Department of Biblical Studies
Unit Level
Undergraduate Level: 
3
Prerequisites: 

30 points of Biblical Studies at level 1 and 15 points of New Testament at level 2 (or equivalent, with permission of the lecturer); 30 points of New Testament Greek (or equivalent, with permission of the lecturer).

Corequisites: 

none

Prohibited Combinations: 

BN357 Gospel of Luke

Mode of Teaching: 
Semester
Teaching Methods: 

Lectures, tutorials and discussions. This unit will be taught in conjunction with BN357 Gospel of Luke. Depending on student numbers and abilities, a separate or extra tutorial may be held to develop skills in working with the biblical text in the original language.

Workload
Number of timetabled hours per week: 
3
Expected personal study hours per week: 
6
Total workload hours per week: 
9
Total workload hours for unit: 
108
Assessment
Assessment TypeWeightingLearning Outcomes Assessed
Assessment Type: 

1 x 2500-word exegetical essay

Weighting: 
40%
Learning Outcomes Assessed: 
1-6
Assessment Type: 

1 x 1000-word written assignment on some aspect of the Greek text of the Gospel of Luke

Weighting: 
20%
Learning Outcomes Assessed: 
3, 5-6
Assessment Type: 

1 x 2500-word thematic essay

Weighting: 
40%
Learning Outcomes Assessed: 
1-6
Recommended reading: 

* = set texts recommended for purchase

  • Bartholomew, C. G., J. B. Green & A. C. Thiselton (ed.). Reading Luke: Interpretation, Reflection, Formation. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2005.
  • Bovon, F. Luke 1. Hermeneia. Minneapolis: Fortress, 2002.
  • Byrne, B. The Hospitality of God: A Reading of Luke’s Gospel. Collegeville: Liturgical, 2000.
  • Fitzmyer, J. A. The Gospel According to Luke. 2 vols. Anchor Bible 28 & 28A. Garden City NY: Doubleday, 1981-85.
  • Green, J. B. Luke. NICNT. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997.
  • Johnson, L. T. The Gospel of Luke. Sacra Pagina 3. Collegeville: Michael Glazier (Liturgical), 1991.
  • Levine, A.-J. with M. Blickenstaff (ed.). A Feminist Companion to Luke. Sheffield: Sheffield Academic Press, 2002.
  • Lieu, J. The Gospel of Luke. Epworth Commentaries. Peterborough: Epworth, 1997.
  • Nolland, J. Luke 1–9:20. Luke 9:21–18:34. Luke 18:35–24:53. 3 vols. Word Biblical Commentary 35A–35C. Dallas: Word Books, 1989–1993.
  • Talbert, C. H. Reading Luke. 2nd ed. Reading the New Testament. Macon, Ga.: Smyth & Helwys, 2002.
  • Tannehill, R. C. Luke. Abingdon New Testament Commentaries. Nashville: Abingdon, 1996.
  • Thompson, R. P. & T. E. Phillips (ed.). Literary Studies in Luke–Acts: Essays in Honor of Joseph B. Tyson. Macon: Mercer University Press, 1998.

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