| Unit name | 'Testifying to the Truth' : Encountering the Theological Claims of the Gospel of John |
|---|---|
| Unit code | THRS30038 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. John Lyons |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Religion and Theology |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit follows the Fourth Gospel from its moment of production to its 'final' application within the work of a major theologian. In Part I a brief study of the original audience lays the groundwork for a literary examination of the Gospel of John's unique portrayal of the life of Jesus, a portrayal in which the Son is sent to act as both prosecutor and judge in a legal suit launched against 'the world' by the Father. In Part II an investigation into early responses to the Gospel's 'testimony to the truth' leads to a consideration of the use of John's theological claims by the German theologian Rudolph Bultmann.
