The Salvation Army Booth College

In this unit, you will explore key questions related to the study of the gospel of Luke and the book of Acts. You will pay particular attention to the content of Lukan Literature, its literary forms, as well as learning important exegetical methods for its study including historical, religious, cultural, and social contexts. You will consider Luke-Acts as a significant example of the relationship between ancient history and early Christian theology in the understanding of the New Testament. You will engage with a variety of theological themes and will touch upon Lukan issues of inclusion, social justice, gender, and holiness. You will consider the practical implications of these themes for your life and ministry.

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27 February 2023 - 2 June 2023

4 x 60 min Online Facilitation Sessions: Thursdays, 7:00-8:00 pm, AEST (23/03, 27/04, 18/05, 1/06).

We recommend that you allocate 9 hours a week for all study activities.

18 points BN

The course will facilitate student learning and achieving learning outcomes in an online environment through a set of appropriate learning activities, e.g. engagement with a variety of visual aids, diverse forms of group work and presentations, tutorials, discussions, online forums, blended approaches, individual reflections, etc.

Participation activities include online self-paced engagement with learning materials via ARK; participation in four online facilitation sessions; completion of two written assessment tasks (a book review and an essay) and an online presentation.

*This unit is offered at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. Students may engage with people across both levels when this unit is delivered.

1 x Book Review (800 words) - 20%

1 x Presentation (1200 words) - 30%

1 x Exegetical Paper (2000 words) - 50%

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

1. Describe cultural, historical, political, and social context of Luke-Acts.

2. Identify major Lukan theological themes.

3. Explain various literary forms used in composition of Lukan Literature.

4. Apply exegetical skills to selected passages from Luke-Acts.

5. Apply theological ideas found in Luke-Acts to contemporary life, ministry or social contexts.

There is no required text for this unit.