Gospel Of John
- Arts
- 300 level
- 2 credit units
- 130 pages
- 14 units
This course offers an in-depth exploration of the Gospel of John, distinct from the Synoptic Gospels. It examines the historical framework underpinning Johannine theology, the foundational elements of John's theological perspective, and the central theological themes within the Gospel. The course consists of three modules divided into 14 units. It aims to enhance students' understanding of the Gospel's significance for contemporary Christian thought and practice.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 195 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Self assessment exercises
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of CRS311, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
CRS311 · Unit 1 The Authorship, Date and Place of the Gospel of John
Each unit contains a list of references and further reading. Do your best to get as many as possible of those textbooks and materials listed. The textbooks and materials are meant to give you in-dept knowledge in the course.
What you should be able to do
- Discuss the authorship, date, and place of the Gospel of John
- Explain the relationship between the Fourth Gospel and the Synoptics
- Outline John's use of Symbolism and Dualism as foundations for his theology
- Discuss the Deity of Christ as outlined in John
- Explain how eternal life is the central theme in John's Gospel
What it prepares you for
- Theologian
- Religious Educator
- Pastor
- Chaplain
- Biblical Scholar
- Religious Organizations
- Educational Institutions
- Non-Profit Sector
- Community Outreach
- Theological Research
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Foundation for John's Theology
Unit 4: Dualism in John's Gospel
Advanced calculus integration techniques require strong mathematical foundation
- Module 3: Key Theological Themes in John's Gospel
Unit 3: Johannine Use of the Old Testament
Interpreting the nuances of Old Testament passages requires deep understanding of historical context and theological implications.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 75 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: The Historical Frame Work for Johannine Theology
Unit 1: The Authorship Date and Place of the Gospel of John · 5 hours
Read Unit 1: Explore the authorship, date, and place of writing.. Analyze external and internal evidence supporting Johannine authorship.. Define key terms like Irenaeus and Gnostic..
Unit 2: The Purpose of the Gospel of John · 5 hours
Read Unit 2: Identify the various schools of thought regarding the purpose of the Gospel.. Examine the apologetic, theological, and evangelistic purposes.. Define Docetism and its relevance to John's Gospel..
- Week 2Module 1: The Historical Frame Work for Johannine Theology
Unit 3: The Literary Genre and chapter content of the Gospel of John · 5 hours
Read Unit 3: Define 'genre' and its application to the Gospels.. Compare the Gospel genre with biography, history, and fiction.. Outline the chapter content of the Gospel of John..
Unit 4: The Gospel of John and the Synoptic Gospels · 5 hours
Read Unit 4: Define 'Synoptic' and compare the Synoptic Gospels with John.. Identify similarities and differences in narrative and discourse material.. Analyze the unique elements of John's Gospel..
- Week 3Module 2: Foundation for John's Theology
Unit 1: The Messiah and His "Signs" · 5 hours
Read Unit 1: Define 'signs' and their significance in John's Gospel.. Examine the signs: changing water to wine, healing the official's son, healing at Bethesda.. Discuss the theological import of each sign..
- Week 4Module 2: Foundation for John's Theology
Unit 2: The Messiah's concern for Unity in John's Gospel · 5 hours
Read Unit 2: Define 'unity' and its importance in John's Gospel.. Analyze Jesus' prayer for unity and his command to love one another.. Examine the images of the vine and the branches, and the shepherd and his sheep..
- Week 5Module 2: Foundation for John's Theology
Unit 3: Symbolism in John Gospel · 5 hours
Read Unit 3: Define 'symbol' and 'symbolism' in literature.. Identify signs, metaphors, and characters used as symbols in John's Gospel.. Analyze how symbols point to the cross..
- Week 6Module 2: Foundation for John's Theology
Unit 4: Dualism in John's Gospel · 5 hours
Read Unit 4: Define 'dualism' and its theological implications.. Examine dualism in the physical realm: earth vs. heaven, darkness vs. light.. Analyze dualism based on temporal things and identity..
- Week 7Module 2: Foundation for John's Theology
Unit 5: Johannine use of Cosmos · 5 hours
Read Unit 5: Define 'cosmos' and its various interpretations.. Review scholarly perspectives on John's use of cosmos.. Analyze cosmos as man at enmity with God..
- Week 8Module 3: Key Theological Themes in John's Gospel
Unit 1: The Deity of Christ · 5 hours
Read Unit 1: Define 'deity' and its significance.. Analyze Christ's deity in the prologue through Greek grammar.. Examine the witness of John the Baptist and the 'I am' sayings..
- Week 9Module 3: Key Theological Themes in John's Gospel
Unit 2: The Holy Spirit · 5 hours
Read Unit 2: Define 'Paraclete' and its various interpretations.. Examine the Paraclete's witnessing and glorification functions.. Analyze the Paraclete's role in judgment..
- Week 10Module 3: Key Theological Themes in John's Gospel
Unit 3: Johannine Use of the Old Testament · 5 hours
Read Unit 3: Identify Old Testament figures compared with Jesus.. Analyze Jesus' relationship to Moses, Jacob, Abraham, and Isaiah.. Examine direct quotations and allusions from the Old Testament..
- Week 11Module 3: Key Theological Themes in John's Gospel
Unit 4: Eternal life in John's Gospel · 5 hours
Read Unit 4: Define 'eternal life' and its significance.. Examine John's view of life as both present and future.. Analyze the nature of eternal life as knowledge of God..
- Week 12Module 3: Key Theological Themes in John's Gospel
Unit 5: Johannine Theology of Death and Resurrection · 5 hours
Read Unit 5: Define 'death' and 'resurrection' in theological terms.. Examine the historical fact of Jesus' death and burial.. Analyze the significance of Jesus' resurrection for believers..
- Week 13Module 3: Key Theological Themes in John's Gospel
Final Revision · 5 hours
Review all units and modules.. Work on assignments.. Prepare for final examination..
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking key themes across all modules
- Focus on understanding the unique characteristics of John's Gospel compared to the Synoptics
- Practice essay questions on the deity of Christ and the role of the Holy Spirit
- Review all self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked assignments
- Develop a timeline of key events and figures in the Gospel of John
Questions students ask about this course
What is CRS311 about?
This course offers an in-depth exploration of the Gospel of John, distinct from the Synoptic Gospels. It examines the historical framework underpinning Johannine theology, the foundational elements of John's theological perspective, and the central theological themes within the Gospel. The course consists of three modules divided into 14 units. It aims to enhance students' understanding of the Gospel's significance for contemporary Christian thought and practice.
How many units does CRS311 have?
CRS311, Gospel Of John, has 14 units across 3 modules, over 130 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is CRS311?
CRS311 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Arts.
Is CRS311 hard?
CRS311 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does CRS311 take to study?
About 195 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is CRS311 assessed?
CRS311 is assessed by self assessment exercises, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with CRS311?
Theologian, Religious Educator, Pastor, Chaplain and Biblical Scholar.
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