Theology Hub
The Banyule Theology Hub is offering an exciting unit in Semester 2 2024 through Pilgrim Theological College for anyone to study: –
BN8010P – Introduction to the New Testament: Stories, Texts, Beliefs (BN8010P)
Lecturer: Rev Sally Douglas
29 July – 15 November 2024
This unit provides an introduction to New Testament history, texts, and theology. Beginning with the letters of Paul as the earliest extant Christian literature and surveying the development of gospel literature as well as other forms of early Christian writing, it considers the rise of the early Christian movement and explores the range of developing theological beliefs that characterised the first two generations of early Christianity. In using the New Testament texts as the main source for investigation, the unit draws attention to the diversity of texts, genres, theologies and perspectives within the New Testament itself and considers a number of critical historical, literary and theological issues that emerge from the study of New Testament texts.
Class Times
This unit will be delivered weekly over 12 weeks and the majority of the content is delivered online for students to work through at their own pace prior to a 1½-hour weekly tutorial in real time. Students have a choice of a face to face (daytime) or online (evening) tutorial.
Our first class will be on Thursday 1 August 2024 from 7.30 – 9pm.
We usually meet at the Sycamore Tree Cafe for a meal and to do the online tutorial together, but if people were interested in the daytime option, we could look at that too.
Fees
The Theology Hub covers your cost if you are auditing (i.e. not progressing towards an academic degree, just studying for your own interest).
Otherwise, click here for Fee Information.
Questions?
Contact Theology Hub Coordinator – David Landis-Morse
“I’ve been a part of the Banyule Theological Hub since 2017 and initially I just thought it would be an opportunity to brush up on some of the finer points of my belief. Instead I found myself drawn deeper into the rich world of theological ponderings and questioning. The opportunity to re-examine my faith in my mid-fifties wasn’t something I had originally considered but I became more and more interested in looking at why I believed what I did.
The opportunity to learn with others and incorporate lessons into our shared worship in the Network has been invaluable. I’ve found the chance to continue incorporating my faith and life has been immeasurably enriched by the teaching offered via the Banyule Hub.”
“Our theology hub at Banyule is a great way to get deeper into matters of faith and big issues alongside significant people in my local church. As a bonus we get to study with top-notch university teachers who always manage to make their topics interesting and accessible but never dumbed-down or prescriptive. Through our hub I have worked through questions that have been bugging me for years, without becoming disconnected from my local faith community. I am also confident that I am learning good quality theology and building discernment skills that will help me follow Jesus in the real world for years to come.”
