- Unit Code & NameBN8316B The Story of Jesus, Gospel and Early Church
- Description
This unit will give you an opportunity to explore the captivating New Testament stories, using various lenses to interpret the meaning and relevance of them for your life and mission.
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- LevelPostgraduate Foundational
- Semester1. Summer School, 2026
- Delivery ModeOnline Intensive
- Date
2 to 13 February 2026
Daily online afternoon sessions, except for the weekend, from 1.00 pm to 2.30 pm AEDT.
As this is an intensive unit, it is expected that students will be available every day during the two-week period. There will be a mix of personal work and online class discussions.
- Lecturer(s) Reverend Dr Arseny Ermakov
- Prerequisites
No prerequisites required.
- Learning Activities
The pedagogy of this unit is attuned to online and blended delivery. Teaching and learning in the unit occur through various student-centered learning experiences. Apart from undertaking assessment-for-learning tasks, students will engage with guided readings, exegetical exercises, knowledge applications, reflections, podcasts, video lessons, etc. Online workshops will provide spaces for peer-to-peer learning and developing discipline-specific and soft skills.
Students will participate in assessment tasks, online sessions, self-paced engagement with required online materials (readings, videos, podcasts), exegetical exercises (including online workshops) and reflections.
*This unit is offered at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. Students may engage with people across both levels when this unit is delivered.
- Assessments
Our assessments are designed with our curriculum values in mind. Visit our curriculum values here.
Assessment 1 - 20%
Assessment 2 - 50%
Assessment 3 - 30%
- Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, it is expected that students will be able to:
1. Outline key content of New Testament narratives giving attention to their historical and literary contexts.
2. Identify major theological themes of the New Testament.
3. Reflect on the literary and narrative nature of New Testament texts.
4. Apply basic exegetical skills to selected New Testament texts.
5. Relate insights gained from the New Testament to a range of life and ministry situations.
- Text Books
There is no required text for this unit.
All required readings will be provided via ARK.