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DR2060: THE MISSION AND MESSAGE OF PAUL: APOSTLE TO THE GENTILES (2014-2015)

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Course Overview

The focus of the course is to develop an historical understanding of the mission, theology and ethics of the apostle Paul. This entails wide reading of Acts and close study of the argument of Galatians. In addition to these primary sources, students can select from a broad range of relevant secondary literature. Guidance is given about preparation for weekly lectures, fortnightly tutorials, and a private study task. In addition to an exam, coursework includes a single essay, with the opportunity to receive formative comment on two preparatory stages: the bibliography and essay outline. Feedback is provided electronically, through Turnitin.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 2
Term First Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Andrew Clarke

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

On the road to Damascus Saul the Persecutor became Paul the Apostle of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles. He went on to take the gospel to the Gentile world against considerable opposition, and became the first and most influential Christian theologian. This course traces the progress of his mission, and attempts a synthesis and integration of his thought, in particular, his theology and ethics. We shall study the account of Paul presented in the Book of Acts, and the New Testament collection of Pauline letters (including detailed interpretation of at least one letter), and engage critically with relevant scholarly sources.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (60%); continuous assessment (40%), 1 written assignments (2,000 words).

Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%).

Formative Assessment

Student discussion and comment in class, especially tutorials, will be subject to informal formative assessment.

Feedback

Tutors will provide oral feedback on informal formative assessment and written feedback on summative continuous assessment. Additionally, students will be able to obtain oral and written feedback on written examination summative assessment.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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