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THBS201 The Synoptic Tradition

10 cp
Prerequisites
THBS100 Introduction to the Bible and THCT100 What Christians Believe
Teaching Organisation This unit involves 150 hours of focused learning, or the equivalent of 10 hours per week for 15 weeks. The total includes formally structured learning activities such as lectures, tutorials, online learning, video-conferencing, or supervision. The remaining hours typically involve reading, research, and the preparation of tasks for assessment.

This unit focuses on the tradition of Jesus in the first three gospels through a critical analysis of selected Synoptic texts. Emphasis will be given to the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, including examining the evangelists’ portrayals of Jesus in relation to their historical and cultural background.

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