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title: "B7258 Lukan Literature and Theology · St Cyril’s"
url: https://stcyrils.edu.au/units/b7258-lukan-literature-and-theology
description: "The course unit enables students to study the two-volume work Luke-Acts which encompasses a gospel and an early Christian theological history. It builds…"
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B7258

# Lukan Literature and Theology

Code

B7258

Level

Undergraduate

Weighting

9 credit points

Type

Specialised

Discipline

Biblical Studies

On this page

1. [Prerequisites, corequisites or exclusions](#prerequisites-corequisites-or-exclusions)
2. [Attendance Requirements](#attendance-requirements)
3. [Academic Staff](#academic-staff)
4. [Curriculum Objectives](#curriculum-objectives)
5. [Learning Outcomes](#learning-outcomes)
6. [Content](#content)
7. [Unit Weekly Schedule](#unit-weekly-schedule)

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## Prerequisites, corequisites or exclusions

Biblical Studies cp

## Attendance Requirements

If living in locally in Sydney, all students must attend at least 80% of lectures **in-person.** If interstate or overseas, students must attend **live online,** so long as time zone permits.

## Academic Staff

Rev Fr. Dr. Paul Fanous BSc (UNSW), MBBS (USYD), MTh (UON), DMin (PTS)

## Curriculum Objectives

The course unit enables students to study the two-volume work Luke-Acts which encompasses a gospel and an early Christian theological history. It builds upon previous units on the New Testament and can advance Biblical Studies for students in AQF Level 7 programs.

## Learning Outcomes

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

1. describe the complex historical, religious and social background of Luke-Acts
2. identify the various literary forms used in the construction of Luke-Acts and how they contribute to the key theological and Christological message
3. interpret the theological themes of Luke-Acts
4. exegete select passages from the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles using appropriate methodologies
5. construct liturgies, homilies or biblical discussion group materials on Luke-Acts

## Content

1. The historical, religious and social context of Christianity in the late first century CE Mediterranean
2. Background issues: author, purpose of Luke-Acts and situation of the Lukan community
3. The literary structure and various literary sub-forms used in Luke-Acts
4. Lukan Christology and other key theological themes

## Unit Weekly Schedule

| Week 1            | Introduction to Lukan Literature              |
| ----------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| Week 2            | Lukan Domains of Ministry – Christ as a Model |
| Week 3            | Models of Ministry – Holiness                 |
| Week 4            | Christology in Luke-Acts                      |
| Assignment/Task 1 |                                               |
| Week 5            | Models of ministry – Pastoral Care            |
| Week 6            | St Luke and Money                             |
| Week 7            | Models of Ministry – Mission and Preaching    |
| Week 8            | The Holy Spirit in Luke-Acts                  |
| Assignment/Task 2 |                                               |
| Week 9            | Models of Ministry – Observance               |
| Week 10           | Lukan Ecclesiology                            |
| Week 11           | Models of Ministry – Ministry Commissioned    |
| Week 12           | Reading Luke Backwards – Luke and the OT      |
| Assignment Task 3 |                                               |

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