BN111.15
The Gospel of Mark
Foundational
Unit (Biblical studies) for MDiv
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This unit offers an introduction to interpretive
methods for reading Synoptic Gospels, with a particular focus on the Gospel of
Mark. Particular emphasis will be placed on the way in which an understanding
of Christian community, mission and discipleship is presented in this narrative.
- Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this
unit, it is expected that students will be able to:
- 1. identify and evaluate various approaches to interpreting the Gospel
of Mark;
- 2. demonstrate a familiarity with the theological character of the
Gospel of Mark;
3. demonstrate a capacity to use interpretive methods relevant
to reading gospel narratives;
- 4. display an appreciation for interpretive issues peculiar to New
Testament studies;
5. demonstrate a capacity to make transitions from text
to life particularly in terms of theological and hermeneutical application;
6.
demonstrate a capacity to undertake independent research at graduate level (Graduate). -
- Pre-requisites: None
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- Offered:
Class Time: Three hours per week
Assessment: - 1st
level B.Theol
- Two 1000 word essays 50%
Two 500 document studies 25%
Two 500 word exegetical studies 25%
Graduate- One 3000 word essay 50%
Two 750 document studies 25%
Two 750 word exegetical studies 25%
Faculty: Stephen Curkpatrick
and Toni Nguyen
Recommended Reading:- Bockmuehl, M. Seeing the Word:
Refocusing New Testament Study. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2006.
Coggins, RJ and Houlden, JL. (eds) A dictionary
of biblical interpretation. London: SCM Press,
1990.
Cousar, CB. An Introduction
to the New Testament: Witnesses to God’s New Work. Louisville & London: Westminster John Knox Press, 2006.
Donahue,
JR & Harrington DJ. The Gospel of Mark. Collegeville MN: Liturgical Press, 2002.
Dungan, DL A History of the Synoptic
Problem: The Canon, the Text, the Composition and the Interpretation
of the Gospels. New York: Doubleday, 1999.
Green,
JB (ed.) Hearing the New Testament: Strategies for interpretation.
Grand Rapids, MI/Carlyle, UK: Eerdmans/Paternoster,
1995.
Harrington, WJ. Mark: Realistic Theologian.
The Jesus of Mark, rev. Dublin: Columbia, 2002.
Johnson,
LT. The writings of the New Testament. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1999.
Moloney, FJ. The Gospel
of Mark: A commentary. Peabody MA: Hendrickson, 2002.
Moloney, FJ. Mark: Storyteller,
Interpreter, Evangelist. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2004.
Rhoads,
D. Reading Mark, Engaging the Gospel. Minneapolis: Fortress, 2004.
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