BN2/352.15
Memory, word and identity in Acts
Elective
Unit (Biblical Studies) for MDiv
This unit is an exploration of Christian memory in relation to Acts of the Apostles'
portrayal of Christian origins, focusing on proclamation, word and identity. Applied
work will be undertaken with selected exegesis, historical and contemporary readings
of Acts.
Objectives: At the completion of this unit, students
will be able to: - 1.
Critically evaluate significant issues in the nature of Christian memory, word,
and identity;
2. Demonstrate a capacity to evaluate biblical expressions of
memory in relation to Christian proclamation;
3. Formulate and apply critical
criteria for evaluating theological uses of The Acts of the Apostles in articulating
Christian identity, authority and mission;
4. Articulate several hermeneutical
approaches to the theological quest for origins and their methodologies (3rd level).
5. Critically evaluate social consequences in the use of rhetoric in tradition
(Graduate).
Pre-requisite:
- Level
2 (BN 101.15)
Level 3 (45 points in Biblical Studies)
Exclusion:
BN 252/352.15 cannot be studied for credit in addition to credit previously gained
for CT 252/352.15
Assessment:
- (2nd
level):
- One essay
of 2,000 words 40%
Four 600 word document studies 60%
(3rd
level):- One essay
of 2,000 words 50%
Four 600 word document studies 50%
-
- (Graduate)
- One 3,000 word essay
50%
Four 750 word document studies 50%
Offered:
2012. Semester 2, Mulgrave Select
Bibliography: -
Dibelius, M. Studies in the Acts of the Apostles, trans. Mary Ling. ed.
Heinrich Greeven. London: SCM, 1956.
- Dunn,
J.D.G. The Acts of the Apostles. London, Epworth Press, 1996.
Gadamer,
H-G. Truth and Method, 2nd rev. ed. trans. Joel Weinsheimer and Donald
G. Marshall. London: Sheed and Ward, 1975/1989.
- Hengel,
M. Acts and the History of Earliest Christianity. London, SCM, 1979.
Johnson,
L.T. The Acts of the Apostles, Sacra Pagina Series. Minnesota, Liturgical
press, 1992.
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Jüngel, E. God as the Mystery of the World: In the Foundation of the Theology
of the Crucified One in the Dispute between Theism and Atheism, trans. Darrell
L. Guder. Grad Rapids and Edinburgh: Eerdmans and T&T Clark, 1983.
Kasper,
W. The God of Jesus Christ, trans. Matthew J. O'Connell. New York: Crossroad,
2005.
Lüdemann,
G. Early Christianity according to the traditions in Acts. London, SCM,
1989.
Moltmann, J. Theology of Hope: On the Ground and the Implications
of a Christian Eschatology, trans. James W. Leitch. London: SCM, 1967, 2002.
Pannenberg,
W. Systematic Theology III, trans. Geoffrey Bromiley. Edinburgh and Grand
Rapids Michigan: T&T Clark and Eerdmans, 1998.
Pelikan,
J. Acts. Grand Rapids: Brazos, 2005.
- Sanders,
J.T. Schismatics, Sectarians, Dissidents, Deviants: The First One Hundred Years
of Jewish-Christian Relations. London: SCM, 1993.
Soards, M.L. The
Speeches in Acts: their content, context, and concerns. Louisville, Kentucky,
Westminster/John Knox Press, 1994.
Urs
von Balthasar, HU. Theology: The New Covenant, trans. Brian McNeil, ed.
John Riches (1989) The Glory of the Lord Series, Vol VII. San Francisco: Ignatius
Press, 1989.
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