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B9253C The Four Gospels

This unit critically examines the historical context, structure, literary forms and theological content of the four gospels of the New Testament as well as their application to Christian worship, teaching and spirituality.
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Unit Overview

Qualification

Graduate

Unit Availability

Trimester 2 2026

Study Mode

No Facilitation, Online Facilitation

Placement

N/A

Tuition

Graduate BTM Fee

Prerequisite

B8150C Introduction to the New Testament, B9203C Hermeneutics

Corequisite

N/A

Notes

N/A

Schedule
Availability Facilitation Type Time Dates Facilitator
Trimester 2 2026 Online Facilitation 2pm – 4pm
(AEST)		 Monday 1 June
Monday 15 June
Monday 29 June
Monday 13 July
Monday 27 July		 Dr Leon O’Flynn

Unit Details

This unit critically examines the historical context, structure, literary forms and theological content of the four gospels of the New Testament as well as their application to Christian worship, teaching and spirituality.

At the end of this unit students will be able to:

  1. Analyse the impact that the historical, socio-cultural and religious background of the New Testament period had on the development of each of the four gospels.
  2. Analyse and interpret the principal literary forms and theological themes of the four gospels of the New Testament.
  3. Exegete selected passages from the four gospels using an accepted methodology.
  4. Integrate secondary recent scholarship into the critical study and interpretation of the four gospels.
  5. Apply insights gained from the critical study of the four gospels to contemporary Christian preaching, teaching and spirituality.
  1. Introduction
  2. Jesus in His Context
  3. Historical-Critical Issues
  4. The Historical Jesus
  5. The Gospel According to Matthew
  6. The Gospel According to Mark
  7. The Gospel According to Luke
  8. The Gospel According to John
  9. The Deeds of Jesus
  10. The Words of Jesus
  1. Exegetical Essay (50%)
    Word Limit: 3000
    Due: Week 7
  2. Analytical Essay (50%)
    Word Limit: 3000
    Due: Week 12
  • Blomberg, Craig L. Jesus and the Gospels: An Introduction and Survey. 2nd ed. Nashville: B&H Academic, 2009.

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