The aims of this course are fourfold:
1. To acquire current knowledge and the ability to evaluate critical thought of the person and ministry of the apostle Paul and the methods scholars have used to interpret him.;
2. To understand the Jewish and Graeco-Roman worlds in which Paul operated and his relationship to Judaism;
3. To analyse key issues, themes, and theological concepts across the Pauline writings;
4. To evaluate the occasion, critical issues and theology of select Pauline letters and relate the findings to Christian practice and contemporary contexts.

The module builds on the core level 4 module, TH4001, and lays the foundations for further modules in biblical studies.

Running Semester 3