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Gospel of Luke

Unit Code: 
BN357
RTI: 
United Faculty of Theology
Unit Value: 
15 points

This unit offers an advanced study of the Gospel of Luke. Through exegesis 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 are encouraged to work with the Greek text of Luke to the extent they are able.

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
Lecturer/s: 
Dorothy Lee
Timetabling
Semester: 
Semester 1
Day: 
Tuesday
Time: 
10 - 1
Location: 
Trinity College Theological School
Unit Frequency: 
Biennial
Years Offered: 
2010
Years Offered: 
2012
Years Offered: 
2014
Unit Fields
Courses: 
Graduate Diploma in Theology
Courses: 
Master of Divinity
Courses: 
Master of Theological Studies
Field: 
Field B Biblical Studies
Disciplines: 
Biblical Studies
Disciplines: 
New Testament
MDiv Field: 
Biblical Studies
Department Name: 
Department of Biblical Studies
Unit Level
GradDip Field: 
Elective
MDiv Type of Study: 
Specialised
Mode of Teaching: 
Semester
Teaching Methods: 

30 points of Foundational units in Biblical Studies, including some study of the Gospels or a Gospel

Workload
Number of timetabled hours per week: 
3
Expected personal study hours per week: 
9
Total workload hours per week: 
12
Total workload hours for unit: 
144
Assessment
Assessment TypeWeightingLearning Outcomes Assessed
Assessment Type: 

1 x exegetical essay of 3000 words

Weighting: 
50%
Assessment Type: 

1 x thematic essay of 3000 words

Weighting: 
50%
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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