The Gospel of Luke

Semester 2

Night Class

This unit is an introduction to Luke’s Gospel in which participants identify and interact with the Gospel’s major themes. Practical components of the subject include developing the skills needed to facilitate Bible studies, presentations, and discussions based on Luke’s Gospel.

It’s an excellent entry into Bible and Theological studies.

For a limited time, this subject will be offered as a discounted audit subject at $250 (half the normal cost).

Code

BN0146W

Level

Undergraduate Diploma

Discipline

New Testament (BN)

Field

Biblical Studies (B)

Prerequisites

Nil

Location

Whitley College view location >

Faculty

Andy Mitchell

Class Time

Semester 2, 2023, 6-9pm on Thursday evenings

Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the unit, it is expected that students will be able to:
1. Identify and describe the key features of facilitating an interactive Bible study.
2. Give a plausible account of the broader social, political and religious context of the Gospel of Luke.
3. Demonstrate the application of appropriate exegetical skills by interpreting three central passages from Luke’s gospel.
4. Outline the narrative flow of the Gospel of Luke.
Assessment
- One 750 word exegetical exercise (25%)
- One 750 word bible study presentation (25%)
- One 1,500 word thematic essay (50%)
- No Assessments for audit students.
Recommended reading
Set texts recommended for purchase are highlighted in blue
- Bailey, Kenneth E. Jesus through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels. London: SPCK, 2008.
- Byrne, Brendan. The Hospitality of God: A Reading of Luke’s Gospel. Strathfield: St Paul’s Publications, 2000.
- Edwards, James R. Luke. Pillar New Testament Commentaries. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2015.
- Fee, Gordon, and Douglas Stuart. How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth. 3rd edition. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003.
- Grassi, Joseph. Peace on Earth: Roots and Practices from Luke’s Gospel. Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 2004.
- Green, Joel B. The Theology of the Gospel of Luke. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2006.
- Karris, Robert J. Eating Your Way Through Luke’s Gospel. Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 2006.
- Korb, Scott. Life in Year One: What the World Was Like in First-Century Palestine. New York: Riverhead, 2010.
- Levine, Amy-Jill. A Feminist Companion to Luke. London: Sheffield Academic Press, 2002.
- Lieu, Judith. The Gospel of Luke. Epworth Commentary. London: Epworth Press, 2012.
- Marshall, Chris. The Little Book of Biblical Justice: A Fresh Approach to the Bible’s Teachings on Justice. Pennsylvania: Good Books, 2005.
- Snodgrass, Klyne. Stories with Intent: A Comprehensive Guide to the Parables of Jesus. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2008.

The Gospel of Luke

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