NT045-512 - Hebrews and Selected New Testament Letters

  • 2,784 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 5
    AQF level
  • Category foundational unit
    A
  • new testamentUnit Discipline

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code NT208. Unit exclusions: NT011-508

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 Hebrews or James, 1 Peter and 1 John in the English text

B. Be able to

1. Outline the ‘introductory’ issues in understanding Hebrews or James, 1 Peter and 1 John

2. Trace the key themes and theological teachings of Hebrews or James, 1 Peter and 1 John

3. Comment on the meaning of selected passages of the English text of Hebrews or James, 1 Peter and 1 John 

C. Be in a position to

1. Relating the teaching of Hebrews or James, 1 Peter and 1 John to contemporary Christian living and ministry contexts

Content

Prescribed texts:

1. Hebrews

        OR

2. James 1–2, 5; 1 Peter; 1 John

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.


Hebrews:

Bruce, F. F., Hebrews (Rev. ed.; Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1990).

de Silva, D. A., Perseverance in Gratitude: A Socio–Rhetorical Commentary on the Epistle “to the Hebrews” (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2000).

Guthrie, G. H., Hebrews: The NIV Application Commentary (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1998).

Hager, D. A., Hebrews (Rev. ed; Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1990).

Pfitzner, V. C., Hebrews (Nashville: Abingdon, 1997).

 

James:

Davids, P., James (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1989).

Moo, D. J., James (Leicester; Grand Rapids: IVP; Eerdmans, 1986).

Moo, D. J., The Letter of James (Leicester; Grand Rapids: Apollos; Eerdmans, 2000).

Richardson, K. A., James (Nashville: Broadmand & Holman, 1997).

Wall, R. W., Commuity of the Wise (Valley Forge, PA: TPI, 1997).

 

1 Peter:

Boring, M. E., 1 Peter (Nashville: Abindon, 1999).

Clowney, E. P., The Message of I Peter (Leicester: IVP, 1994).

Goppelt, L., A Commentary on 1 Peter (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1993).

Green, J. B., 1 Peter (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2007).

Hillyer, N., I & II Peter, Jude (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1993).

Marshall, I. H., I Peter (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 1991).

McKnight, S., 1 Peter (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996).

 

1 John:

Burge, G. M., Letters of John: The NIV Application Commentary (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996).

Johnson, T. F., 1, 2 and 3 John (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1993).

Kruse, C., 1, 2, 3 John (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2000).

Thompson, M. M., 1- 3 John (Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1992).