| Module Title |
New Testament: The Gospels |
| Module Code |
RET1041 (ITS: TP303) |
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Faculty |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
School |
Theology, Philosophy & Music |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
The purpose of this module is to enable students to reflect critically on key themes and issues related to the academic study of the New Testament, with a particular focus on the four canonical Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Students explore the background and formation of gospels as a genre, and the field of historical Jesus research in which the gospels play a starring role. Students will also practice analysing texts from a variety of perspectives.
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Learning Outcomes
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2. Situate the Gospels and the gospel genre in their Jewish and Roman historical contexts.
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7. Reflect critically on historical issues related to the background and formation of the Gospels.
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12. Describe the different themes, tendencies, and portrayals of Jesus in the four gospels.
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17. Practice applying various hermeneutics or theoretical lenses of approach.
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22. Become familiar with the history of developments in historical Jesus research.
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27. Demonstrate a broad knowledge of Jesus’ life and thought based on a critical evaluation of the major sources (the gospels) in conjunction with other sources.
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32. Heighten sensitivity towards modern uses of the 'Jesus-story' in the public domain, and practice interacting with them sympathetically and ethically.
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37. Work towards becoming an independent researcher.
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42. Improve both oral and written communication skills.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Independent Study | 48 | Weekly readings | | Lecture | 24 | Lectures and Workshops | | Assignment Completion | 53 | CA preparation |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11526 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | N | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Miriam Jane De Cock | Module Teacher | Claire Carroll |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Assignment | n/a | 100% | n/a |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
New Testament backgrounds: the gospels in context
Gospels: origins and historical issues
Key themes and issues in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
Critical methods and approaches in New Testament study
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Powell, Mark Allan: 1998, Fortress Introduction to the Gospels, Fortress, Minneapolis,
- Schüssler Fiorenza, Elisabeth: 1998, Sharing Her Word: Feminist Biblical Interpretation in Context, T&T Clark, Edinburgh,
- Sugirtharahah, R.S.: 2012, Exploring Postcolonial Biblical Criticism: History, Method, Practice, Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford,
- Parks, Sara, Shayna Sheinfeld, and Meredith Warren: 2022, Jewish and Christian Women in the Ancient Mediterranean, Routledge,
- Sugirtharahah, R.S.: 2012, Exploring Postcolonial Biblical Criticism: History, Method, Practice, Wiley-Blackwell,
- Greenough, Chris: 2020, Queer Theologies: The Basic, Routledge,
- Junior, Nyasha: 2015, An Introduction to Womanist Biblical Interpretation, Westminster John Knox,
- Burkett, Delbert: 2002, An Introduction to the New Testament and the Origins of Christianity, CUP,
- Ehrman, Bart: 2019, The New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings, 7th, OUP,
- Bond, Helen: 2012, The Historical Jesus: A Guide for the Perplexed, Bloomsbury,
- Borg, Marcus: 2012, Evolution of the Word: The New Testament in the Order the Books Were Written, HarperOne,
Articles:
- Reinhartz, Adele: 2009, Judaism in the Gospel ofJohn, Interpretation: A Journal of Bible and Theology, 59845
- 2021: Disability and New Testament Studies: Refections, Trajectories, and Possibilities, Journal of Disability and Religion,
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Other Resources
- video: O'Loughlin, Tom and Sara Parks, 2018, What is a Gospel?, YouTube, University of Nottingham, https://youtu.be/zsJno1fjX1o
- website: Denzey Lewis, Nicola, Does the Bible Relate to History "As It Actually Happened?", Bible Odyssey, SBL, https://www.bibleodyssey.org/en/tools/bible-basics/does-the-bible-relate-to-history-as-it-actually-happened
- video: ReligionForBreakfast, 2014, How Did the New Testament Form?, YouTube, https://youtu.be/SCy7NuujCLc
- video: UsefulCharts, 2021, Who Wrote the Bible? Episode 5: Gospels and Acts, YouTube, https://youtu.be/Z6PrrnhAKFQ
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