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title: "B9260 Pauline Literature · St Cyril’s"
url: https://stcyrils.edu.au/units/b9260-pauline-literature
description: "This course unit examines the literature and theological content of Paul, with due consideration of their historical, cultural and religious settings. It…"
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B9260

# Pauline Literature

Code

B9260

Level

Postgraduate

Weighting

9 credit points

Type

Foundational

Discipline

Biblical Studies

On this page

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

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## Prerequisites, corequisites or exclusions

Nil

## Academic Staff

Rev Fr. Dr. Daniel Fanous BE (UNSW), MBBS (USYD), MTh (UON), PhD Theology (UON candidate)

## Curriculum Objectives

This course unit examines the literature and theological content of Paul, with due consideration of their historical, cultural and religious settings. It will also seek to develop a patristic, Orthodox, and authentic understanding of the Pauline corpus.

## Learning Outcomes

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

1. describe the various social, cultural and pastoral contexts of each of Paul’s letters
2. identify the key Pauline theological themes
3. demonstrate well-developed hermeneutical and exegetical skills in critical essays on
4. selected passages from the Pauline letters
5. integrate significant secondary literature into the critical study of Pauline literature
6. incorporate insights from Pauline literature to a range of life and ministry situations

## Content

1. Paul’s background and conversion
2. Introduction to the Pauline literature: historical, geographical, social and religious factors
3. Literary structure, style and purpose of the Pauline letters
4. Key Pauline theological themes
5. Exegesis of selected passages from the Pauline literature
6. The ‘new perspective’ debate in current scholarship

## Unit Weekly Schedule

| Week 1             | Introduction to course unit; Who is Paul?                         |
| ------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Week 2             | 1 & 2 Thessalonians                                               |
| Week 3             | 1 Corinthians                                                     |
| Week 4             | 2 Corinthians                                                     |
| Minor Assignment 1 |                                                                   |
| Week 5             | Philippians                                                       |
| Week 6             | Galatians                                                         |
| Week 7             | Romans                                                            |
| Week 8             | Romans (cont)                                                     |
| Minor Assignment 2 |                                                                   |
| Week 9             | Theological Theme 1: Baptism & Ascetical Theology                 |
| Week 10            | Theological Theme 2: Pauline Eschatology & Anti-Imperial Rhetoric |
| Week 11            | Theological Theme 3: The New Perspective on Paul                  |
| Week 12            | Theological Theme 4: Pauline Soteriology                          |
| Major Assignment   |                                                                   |

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