Prospectus Bachelor of Theology Christian Leaders for Africa

words in the original languages), syntax (the grammatical relationship between words within sentences) and semantics (the
meaning of words and sentences in their literary and historical context) is essential. In this course we will thus define, describe
and learn the method of Biblical Theology. Given what we have said above, it thus clear that Biblical Theology is a vital
foundational discipline for any theological or ethical reflection upon the Bible.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course you should be able to:
• define Biblical Theology and explain its relationship to the other branches of theology.
• explain the importance and use of Biblical Theology
• identify the major themes of the Old Testament and explain how they are progressively developed within the
unfolding revelation of the Old Testament.
• produce a schematic diagram of the main stages of Old Testament revelation as “revelation of the Kingdom of God”.
• explain how the key theological themes within the Old Testament find their fulfilment in the Person and Work of
Jesus Christ.
• identify the key theological themes of the New Testament and explain how these themes are related to the Person
and Work of Jesus Christ.
• complete the schematic diagram by showing how the revelation of the Kingdom of God is continued and
consummated in the New Testament.
• explain the meaning and significance of key texts from the Old and New Testaments using the method of Biblical
Theology.
2.3.6 New Testament Exegesis II
Credits: 12
Description:
The aim of this course is to introduce you to Acts and some of the New Testament letters in a manner which locates them in
the history of the early church and the ideas and controversies of the first century. It also aims to further develop exegetical
skills with particular attention paid to rhetorical criticism and the exegesis of historical narrative.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course you should be able to:
• give an outline of the history of the apostolic period (AD30-100) and say where each book studied fits into the New
Testament history
• exegete selected passages from Acts within their historical and theological context
• identify areas of controversy relating to the background and theology of the various books and give a biblical defence
of the integrity and authenticity of the NT literature
• describe the use of rhetoric, both in relation to selected speeches within Acts and with respect to the book as a
whole
2.3.7 Hebrew Narrative
Credits: 12
Description:
In the course you will build on the foundations laid in Old Testament 1 and focus in greater detail on the exegesis and
interpretation of the Old Testament, in particular with reference to Genesis to Kings, (Torah and Former Prophets), that part of
the Old Testament Canon which is sometimes described within scholarly literature as Hebrew Grand Narrative. The aim of the
course is twofold: First, the course aims to introduce, you, the learner, to the narrative form and literary structure as well as the
content and key theological themes of Genesis to Kings. Second, the course aims at the further development of the skills
required to exegete and interpret Old Testament narrative texts as part of the Canon of Christian Scripture. These twin aims
will be met by lectures, required reading, group work and personal research.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course you should be able to:
• describe in some detail the structure and content of the Torah and Former Prophets.
• show how certain major themes are developed and explored through the narrative form of the text.
• exegete key texts from the Torah and Former Prophets.
• interpret these texts within their historical, literary and Biblical theological context.
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