This course unit aims to introduce students to the critical study of the New Testament, its literary forms, historical and cultural contexts and theological themes. It seeks to provide a solid foundation for further biblical and theological study.

This course unit studies Israel’s poetic literature and practice of prayer and worship as represented in the Psalter. It provides an opportunity to develop exegetical skills in the analysis of Hebrew poetry.

This course unit builds on the two introductory Course Units in Biblical Studies, and contributes towards the sub-major sequence in Biblical Studies. It enables students to develop the ability to research in Biblical Studies through reading the four New Testament Gospels in the light of relevant contemporary scholarly literature and accepted exegetical methodologies. 

B7260A Johannine Literature

This course unit builds upon the knowledge and skills learned in the pre-requisite units. It examines the historical context, literary forms and theological content of the Gospel and Letters of John, and their application to Christian life. ministry, and worship.  

B9260A Unlocking John

This course unit builds upon the knowledge and skills learned in the prerequisite biblical studies units. It critically examines the historical context, structure, literary forms, and theological content of the Gospel according to John, their application to Christian worship, teaching and spirituality. As an Advanced elective unit, this unit builds on critical skills formed in prerequisite study and forms a part of a specialisation in the discipline of Biblical Studies in the postgraduate awards.