Details for Mark’s Gospel

Recent scholarship has come to appreciate the power and rich subtlety of Mark’s deceptively straightforward and oft-neglected account of Jesus. The rehabilitation of Jesus’ long-ignored Jewishness has contributed to this renaissance, paving the way for a new understanding of Mark’s themes, structure, coherence, and remarkably high Christology. Deepen your understanding of Mark’s gospel and its relevance today through this careful exegetical study.

Awards offering Mark’s Gospel

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

• Master of Arts
• Graduate Certificate in Arts
• Graduate Diploma in Arts

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Discuss the exegetical issues related to Markan Scholarship;
2. Summarise Mark’s purpose in writing his gospel account and its intended audience;
3. Explain or Illustrate a topic or theme featured in Mark;
4. Evaluate a theological component emerging from Mark;
5. Integrate principles and insights derived from the study of Mark’s gospel with contemporary life and culture.

Subject Content

• Introduction; History of Markan Scholarship; 1:1-15 The Prologue
• 1:16-45 Into Galilee: Mighty Words and Mighty Deeds
• 2:1-3:6 Emerging Local Opposition: Questions about Jesus’ Authority and Holiness
• 3:7-4:34 The Lord in Strength
• 4:35-5:43 Four “Parables” of Mighty Deeds; 6:1-56 Prophets without honour … and more than a Prophet
• 7:1-8:21 True Holiness and the Inclusion of the Nations
• 8:22-10:52 The New Exodus Way of the Crucified Son of Man
• 11:1-15:47 Jerusalem: A New Temple, a New Covenant, and a New Passover
• 16:1-8 Jesus has Risen

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to Face
• Online
• Intensive

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis College.

Assessment Methods

• Minor Assessment (40%)
• Major Assessment (50%)
• Personal Reflection (10%)

Prescribed Text

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