Biblical Studies and Education

Course aim

To extend students’ knowledge of the Second Testament and its relevance for Catholic school communities and their Religious Education programs by a focussed study of two selected Second Testament texts.

Course content

The texts of the Second Testament; the Greco-Roman setting of the Second Testament; contemporary historical and literary approaches to the interpretation of Second Testament texts; a focussed study of either a text from the Pauline corpus, the Gospel of John or the Book of Revelation including authorship, genre, provenance, community, literary structure and major theological themes; the relevance of these early Christian texts and communities for contemporary Catholic school settings including their Religious Education programs.

Textbook(s)

John's Gospel 1989, The Bible, New Revised Standard Edition, NCCC, USA

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EDUC 5105	Context of Catholic Education

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External	130 hours x over 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Applications Paper, Introduction Paper, Learning log/Journal

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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