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Details for BIB353 I & II Corinthians

The Corinthian Correspondence is a fascinating exchange between the Apostle Paul and the troubled church in Corinth and is a worthwhile study for those who are interested in Paul’s role as pastor and apostle. This unit addresses a variety of ethical and theological issues, such as sexual sin, drunkenness, Christians taking each other to court, dissatisfaction with style of leadership and much more.

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: BIB353
  • Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Ed Helmore
David Parker

Prerequisite

The following courses are prerequisites or corequisites:

  • BIB104 Old Testament Foundations OR BIB105 New Testament Foundations

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Explain passages in Corinthians and make applicaation to modern Pentecostalism;
  2. Assess Paul's concern for, and correction of an erring church (as per 1&2 Corinthians) in the light of Pentecostalism;
  3. Demonstrate critical engagement with both the primary biblical materials and secondary literature from a range of perspectives;
  4. Describe the socio-historical background relevant to Paul’s Corinthian correspondence, as well as the letters’ respective structures, themes, theology/ies and style.

Subject Content

  • An Introduction to Corinth and the Corinthian correspondence
  • Examination of the style, content, themes and rhetoric of 1-2 Corinthians
  • Exegesis of selected passages of 1 & 2 Corinthians
  • Implications for Pauline Theology, classical and modern Pentecostalism

This course may be offered in the following formats

  • Face to Face (onsite)
  • Distance/E-learning (online)
  • Intensive (One week: 7 hours per day for 5 days = 35 class hours + approx 85 hours out of class time for research, writing, exam preparation and execution, ancillary activities associated with completion of assigned tasks)

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

Assessment Methods

  • Reading Responses (20%) 
  • Contemporary Presentation (30%) 
  • Major Exegesis (50%) 

Prescribed Text

  • Primary readings provided