Details for BIB341 Acts of the Apostles

A deep dive into the Acts of the Apostles provides essential insights into the spread of the early church. In this unit, students examine the socio-historical settings, interpret key passages, and identify how these ancient narratives resonate within modern Pentecostalism. The unit offers practical skills in textual analysis and application, preparing students to understand and discuss complex theological concepts within both historical and contemporary frameworks.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: BIB341
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

BIB104 Old Testament Foundations or BIB105 New Testament Foundations (prerequisite or corequisite)

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Identify the various perspectives on the key themes in Acts;
2. Examine the socio-historical background relevant to the setting of Acts;
3. Demonstrate critical engagement with both the primary biblical materials and secondary literature from a range of perspectives;
4. Interpret a passage from Acts which addresses the activity and identity of the Spirit of God;
5. Apply passages from Acts to modern Pentecostalism.

Subject Content

• Introducing Acts
• Pentecost
• The Early Community in Jerusalem
• The Expansion of the Gospel
• Paul’s First Ministry Trip
• The Jerusalem Council
• Paul’s Second and Third Ministry Trips
• Paul’s Trials and Trip to Rome

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to face (onsite)
• eLearning (online)
• Intensive
• Extensives

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%)
• Major Exergesis (50%)
• Contemporary Presentation (30%)

Prescribed Text

• Primary readings provided