course unit outline - inbx204 faith and the contemporary artist iv-1

8/6/2019 Course Unit Outline - InBX204 Faith and the Contemporary Artist IV-1

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Wesley Institute 1 Semester 2, 2011

Faith and the Contemporary Artist IV (INBX204)

Section 1: General Information

1.1 Administrative details:

Associated HE Award(s) Duration Level Subject Coordinator

Bachelor One semester 2nd

year Mark StephensBA (Hons), PhD

Associate Degree One semester 2nd

year Mark StephensBA (Hons), PhD

1.2 Core or elective subject/unit

core subject/unitelective subject/unitother (please specify below):

1.3 Subject/unit weighting

Subject/Unit Credit Points Total Course Credit Points

3 credit points 144 credit points

3 credit points 96 credit points

1.4 Student workload

No. timetabled hours/week No. personal study hours/week Total workload hours/week

2 hours per week 3 hours a week 5 hours a week

1.5 Mode of Delivery

face to faceonlineindependent learning module/untimetabled studyby a combination of modes (please specify below)through a practicum

other mode (please specify below)

1.6 Pre-requisites

YesNo

1.7 Other resource requirements

Yes

No


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Faith & The Contemporary Artist IV (INBX204)


Section 2 Academic Details

2.1 Aim/purpose/rationale of unit

Faith and the Contemporary Artist 4is a survey of the entire New Testament. It aims to teach artistsappropriate reading strategies for understanding the New Testament in historical and cultural context. Itfurther seeks to promote critical skills in students in terms of evaluating the representation of biblical

texts in contemporary culture (Jesus films; representations of mission; visions of eschatology).

2.2 Unit synopsis/abstract/handbook entry

The unit begins with a discussion of general strategies for reading biblical literature. After a brief surveyof the historical context of the New Testament, a survey is given of the four gospels and Acts. We thenmove to the letters of Paul, the general letters, and the book of Revelation. At various points through theunit, time is given for contemporary cultural representations of the biblical text.

2.3 Student learning outcome

As a result of studying this unit students will be able to:

Demonstrate the skills necessary for a personal study and understanding of the Bible.

Reveal appreciation for the life, message and mission of Jesus.

Understand the way the New Testament fulfils the Old Testament.

Analyse biblical presentations of Gods communication with humans

Understand the impact of the New Testament upon Western culture

2.4 Subject/unit content and structure

Content

A basic overview of the history of Jesus and the Church.

A summary outline of Jesus message of the kingdom of God.

An exploration of Pauls view of salvation and the Christian life

A basic guide to a Christian view of the future (eschatology) Structure

Week Lecture Topics

1 Introduction to Syllabus / Reading the NT in Context

2 The Back Story to the New Testament / Introduction to the Gospels

3 The Gospel of Mark / The Gospel of Matthew

4 Jesus use of Parables / The Gospel of Luke

5 The Gospel of John / The Book of Acts


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6 Jesus in Contemporary Culture

7 Introduction to Pauls Letters

8 Pauls Letters

9 Pauls Letters

10 Grace and Guilt in Contemporary Culture

11 General Letters

12 Eschatology in Contemporary Culture

13 Revelation

2.5 Teaching methods/strategies

Methodology Student Workload

Lectures 26 hours

Journal 20 hours

Essay 29 hours

Total Student Workload 75 hours

2.6 Student assessment:

Assessment Type Whenassessed

Weighting LearningOutcomesAssessed

Criteria for Assessment

Journal Part 1: Fri26 Aug,2011

Part 2: Fri28 Oct,2011

50% Evidence of engagement with lecturematerial and class discussions throughnote-taking.

Evidence of sustained reflection uponthe topics with personal and creativecommitment.

Analytical Essay(1,500 words)

Or

Creative Essay(1500 words)

Fri 30 Sep,2011

50% Clear, detailed and thoroughunderstanding of the question.

Ability to develop and deepenargument by linking sections of essaybody together.

Clear evidence of research usingvarious library tools.

Appropriate formatting of essay, inparticular the proper use of citation.

Avoidance of plagiarism.


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Dr Mark Stephens

Contact details

9819 8815

Email:[email protected]

Office Hours (for appointments)

Mon: 12:00 till 2:00

Tues: 10:00 till 1:00

Wed: 10:00 till 1:00
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course unit outline - inbx204 faith and the contemporary artist iv-1

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