BB012-912 - Biblical Theology of Covenant

  • 2,976 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 9
    AQF level
  • Category advanced unit
    C
  • biblical studiesUnit Discipline

Prerequisites

48 cps Level 8

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

1. Demonstrate Specialised knowledge and understanding of, and research principles and methods used in investigating the biblical-theological motif of covenant in the Old and New Testaments and in theological perspectives.

B. Be able to

1. Evaluate the biblical-theological motif of covenant in the Old and New Testaments and its intersection with other biblical themes including justification, the law, and the sacraments.
2. Evaluate Specialised methods and issues in theological perspectives on the motif of covenant.
3. Exegete selected passages of the Old and New Testaments that Relate to the motif of covenant.
4. Present independent Research-Driven perspectives on the biblical-theological motif of covenant.

C. Be in a position to

1. Applying research-based perspectives on the biblicaltheological motif of covenant to contemporary Christian living and ministry practice as a reflective practitioner.

Content

Section A: An Introduction to Biblical Theology and Covenant
Defining biblical theology, Vos, Barr, Childs, recent perspectives
ANE background of covenant
Taxonomies: Biblical studies, Reformed Theology
Berith and Diatheke
Theological perspectives: including Ursinus, Williamson, Dumbrell, Murray,
Kline
Covenant as relationship, agreement, promise and obligation, sign
Covenant administrations
The nature of covenant succession
Covenant relating to Kingdom: Goldsworthy
 

Section B: Covenant of Redemption in John
Covenant in John
Mosaic covenant in John
OT-NT clash in John
Covenant of redemption in John: John 6, 10, 17
Theological perspectives
 

Section C: The Covenant of Works
The image of God in Scripture
Perspectives on Genesis 2
Adam and Christ in the New Testament: 1 Cor 15, Rom 5
Justification
Theological perspectives
 

Section D: The Covenant of Grace: from Adam to Abraham
Covenant of Grace with Adam
Covenant of Grace with Abraham: promise, ceremony, obligation, sign
Abrahamic covenant: Williamson, Kline
Circumcision in the NT: Rom 4:11, Col 2:11–12, Galatians
Theological perspectives


Section E: The Mosaic Covenant
Law in the New Testament: the New Perspective
Relationship to Abrahamic Covenant
Covenant of Grace in the Old Testament
The Mosaic Covenant in the New Testament
The Mosaic Covenant and the Covenant of Works
Theological perspectives: Kline, Murray

Set Readings

This unit's indicative bibliography is currently being revised. Students should contact their home college for further details at the time of taking this unit.


Prescribed:
Bartholomew, Craig G. and Goheen, M. W., The Drama of Scripture: Finding
our Place in the Biblical Story (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2004).
Goldsworthy, G., Christ-Centred Biblical Theology: Hermeneutical
Foundations and Principles (Nottingham: Apollos, 2012).

Recommended:
Alexander, T. D., and Gathercole, S., Heaven on Earth: The Temple in Biblical Theology (Carlisle: Paternoster, 2004).
Baker, D., Two Testaments, One Bible: The Theological Relationship Between the Old and New Testaments. 3rd ed (Nottingham: Apollos, 2010).
Elam, Andrew M.; Robert C. Van Kooten; and Randall A. Bergquist. Merit and Moses: A Critique of the Klinean Doctrine of Republication (Eugene,Ore.: Wipf & Stock, 2014).
Gentry, Peter J. and Stephen J. Wellum. Kingdom Through Covenant: A
Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants (Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway, 2012).
Hafemann, S. J., Biblical Theology: Retrospect and Prospect (Downers Grove: IVP, 2002).
Hahn, Scott W. Kinship by Covenant: A Canonical Approach to the Fulfillment of God’s Saving Promises (New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Press, 2009).
Holwerda, David E., Jesus & Israel: One Covenant or Two? (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1995).
Rosner, Brian S., Paul and the Law: Keeping the Commandments of God (Downers Grove: IVP, 2013).
Routledge, Robin. Old Testament Theology: A Thematic Approach (Nottingham: Apollos, 2008).
Waters, Guy P, The Federal Vision of Covenant (New Jersey: P&R, 2006).
 

Classics:
Barr, J., The Concept of Biblical Theology: An Old Testament Perspective (London: SCM, 1961).
Childs, B., Biblical Theology in Crisis (Philadelphia: Westminster, 1970).
Kline, Meredith G. By Oath Consigned: A Reinterpretation of the Covenant Signs of Circumcision and Baptism (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1968).

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