NT026-812 - Romans (English)
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2,976 Standard Tuition Fee
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12Credit Points
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0.125 EFT
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8AQF level
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Category developing unitB
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new testamentUnit Discipline
Corequisites
NT002-512, NT002-712 or NT003-512, NT003-712
Exclusions
Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code NT629.
NT018, NT051, NT027
Set Text
This unit counts towards the "set text" unit requirements of courses.Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students willA. Know and understand
1. Demonstrate Advanced knowledge and understanding of the Book of Romans in the English text.
B. Be able to
1. Examine the ‘introductory’ issues in understanding Romans
2. Evaluate alternative interpretations of the main themes and theological teachings of Romans
3. Exegete selected passages of the English text of Romans
C. Be in a position to
1. Applying the teaching of Romans to contemporary Christian living and ministry practice
Content
1. Introductory issues:
a. the themes and purpose(s) of Romans in the context of the Pauline mission;
b. the major issues in contemporary study of the book of Romans; and
c. the bearing of contemporary approaches to Pauline theology on the interpretation of Romans
2. Exegesis of the English text of Romans 1-11 (or equivalent passages).
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.
General studies:
Chae, D. J–S., Paul as Apostle to the Gentiles: His Apostolic Self–Awareness and its Influence on the Soteriological Argument of Romans (Carlisle: Paternoster, 1997).
Esler, P. F., Conflict and Identity in Romans (Minneapolis: Fortress, 2003).
Gathercole, S. J., Where is Boasting? (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2002).
Miller, J. C., The Obedience of Faith, the Eschatological People of God, and the Purpose of Romans (Atlanta, GA: Society of Biblical Literature, 2000).
Oakes, P. (ed.), Rome in The Bible and The Early Church (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2002).
Soderlund, S. K. and N. T. Wright (eds), Romans and the People of God (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999).
Wright, N.T. and M. Bird. The New Testament in its World. Rapids: Zondervan, 2019
Commentaries:
Bray, G. (ed.), Romans (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 1998).
Byrne, B., Romans (Sacra Pagina; Collegeville, MN: Liturgical, 1996).
Moo, D. J., Romans (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1996).
Stuhlmacher, P., Romans (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1994).
Talbert, C. H., Romans (Macon, GA: Smith & Helwys, 2002).
Witherington, B., Paul's Letter to the Romans: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2004).
Classics:
Boers, H., The Justification of the Gentiles (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1994).
Donfried, K. P. (ed.), The Romans Debate (Rev. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1991).
Wedderburn, A. J. M., The Reasons for Romans (Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1991).
Available At
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Queensland Theological College05/02/202415/03/202430/06/2024On CampusEnquire
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Ridley College15/07/202406/08/202401/11/2024On CampusEnquire