NT043-512 - Selected Pauline Letters and Revelation: An Introduction

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  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 5
    AQF level
  • Category foundational unit
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Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code NT207. Unit exclusions: NT009-508, NT012-512, NT013-508

Set Text

This unit counts towards the "set text" unit requirements of courses.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Foundational knowledge and understanding of the letters of Ephesians and Philippians OR 1 & 2 Thessalonians OR the book of Revelation in the English text

B. Be able to

1. Outline the ‘introductory’ issues in understanding Ephesians and Philippians OR 1 & 2 Thessalonians OR the book of Revelation

2. Trace the key themes and theological teachings of Ephesians and Philippians OR 1 & 2 Thessalonians OR the book of Revelation

3. Comment on the meaning of selected passages of the English text of Ephesians and Philippians OR 1 & 2 Thessalonians OR the book of Revelation

C. Be in a position to

1. Relating the teaching of Ephesians and Philippians OR 1 & 2 Thessalonians OR the book of Revelation to contemporary Christian living and ministry contexts

Content

Prescribed Texts:

1. Ephesians & Philippians

        OR

2. 1 & 2 Thessalonians

        OR

3. Revelation 1–15, 19–21

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.


Ephesians:

Liefeld, W., Ephesians (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 1997).

O’Brien, P. T., Ephesians (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999).

Schnackenburg, R., Ephesians (Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1991).

Snodgrass, K., Ephesians: The NIV Application Commentary (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996).

 

Philippians:

Bockmuehl, M. The Epistle to the Philippians (Peabody: Hendrickson, 1998).

Fee, G. D., Paul’s Letter to the Philipians (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1995).

Silva, M., Philippians (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2005).

Thielman, F. Philippians (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1995).

Witherington, B., Friendship and Finances in Philippi (Valley Forge: TPI, 1994).

 

1 & 2 Thessalonians:

Beale, G. K., 1-2 Thessalonians (Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 2003).

Holmes, M. W. 1 & 2 Thessalonians (Grand Rapids Zondervan, 1998).

Morris, L. L., 1 and 2 Thessalonians (Leicester: IVP, 1994).

Stott, J. R. W., 1 & 2 Thessalonians: Living in the End Times (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 1998).

Williams, D. J., 1 and 2 Thessalonians (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1992).

 

Revelation:

Bauckham, R., The Theology of the Book of Revelation (Cambridge; New York: CUP, 1993).

Keener, C. S., Revelation: The NIV Application Commentary (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2000).

Osborne, G. R., Revelation (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2002).

Michaels, J. R., Revelation (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 1997).

Wall, R. W., Revelation (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1991).

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