Issues in the Patristic Readings of Paul

Patristic Readings of Paul

Code

B9291

Level

Postgraduate

Weighting

9 credit points

Type

Elective

Discipline

Biblical Studies

Prerequisites, corequisites or exclusions

9 credit points in Biblical Studies

Attendance Requirements

During the Semester, students must attend all lectures

Academic Staff

Rev Prof. Daniel Fanous BE (UNSW), MBBS (USYD), MTh (UON), PhD Theology (UON)

Curriculum Objectives

This course unit examines the literature and theological content of Paul through patristic exegesis. It will also seek to examine how Paul read Scripture, and how the early Church Fathers followed him in their exegesis of Scripture, specifically in their reading of the Pauline corpus. It examines the earliest patristic readings of Paul to recover important insights into Scripture, Paul, and humanity.

Learning Outcomes

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

1.      Articulate clearly the major elements of challenges to reading Paul

2.      Analyse the factors that have shaped the current Pauline debates and controversies

3.      demonstrate well-developed hermeneutical and exegetical skills in critical essays on selected passages from the Pauline letters

4.      integrate significant patristic exegesis into the critical study of Pauline literature

5.      incorporate insights from patristic exegesis into current Pauline debates

Unit Weekly Schedule