The Gospel Of Mathew
- Arts
- 400 level
- 2 credit units
- 192 pages
- 13 units
This course introduces students to the Gospel of Matthew, exploring its setting, origin, and universal relevance. It examines the authorship, date, and purpose of the Gospel, as well as the Matthean Jesus in relation to the historical Jesus. Topics include Matthew's theology, missionary focus on Israel and the Gentiles, and the Gospel's relevance to Africa. The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Matthew's Gospel and its enduring significance.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assessments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of CRS412, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 2: DATE AND PLACE OF WRITING OF THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEWPage 3
- UNIT 3 THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF WRITING THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEWPage 30
- UNIT 4: THE LIFE-SETTING OF THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEWPage 42
- UNIT 5 THE PURPOSE OF THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEWPage 58
- UNIT 6 THE PLACE OF THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW AMONG THE GOSPELSPage 71
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
CRS412 · UNIT 2: DATE AND PLACE OF WRITING OF THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW
You saw in the preceding section that the Early Church’s tradition knew only one person with the name Matthew. That tradition, especially from early to mid-fourth century AD, identified the Apostle Matthew as the author of the First Gospel. The earliest and most important recorded information that the Apostle Matthew wrote the First Gospel is from Papias.
What you should be able to do
- Identify the key themes in Matthew's Gospel
- Analyze the historical and cultural context of the Gospel
- Evaluate different interpretations of Jesus' identity
- Understand the relationship between Judaism and Christianity in Matthew
- Apply the teachings of Matthew to contemporary issues
What it prepares you for
- Religious Leader
- Theologian
- Teacher
- Missionary
- Counselor
- Religious Organizations
- Educational Institutions
- Non-profit Sector
- Social Services
- Community Development
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: The Setting and Origin of Matthew's Gospel
Unit 1: Authorship of Matthew's Gospel
The unit presents complex arguments about authorship, requiring careful analysis of both external and internal evidence.
- Module 2: The Matthean Jesus and the Historical Jesus
Unit 2: Jesus as Magician and Deceiver
Understanding the nuances of the arguments requires familiarity with historical and theological contexts.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 65 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: The Setting and Origin of Matthew's Gospel
Unit 1: Authorship of Matthew's Gospel · 5 hours
Read Unit 1: The Person, Matthew, and the Gospel's Title. Study external testimony to Matthean authorship.. Analyze internal evidence and address tensions..
- Week 2Module 1: The Setting and Origin of Matthew's Gospel
Unit 2: The Date and Place of Origin · 5 hours
Examine Early Church traditions on dating.. Analyze modern scholarly opinions on Matthew's date.. Discuss the provenance of Matthew's Gospel..
- Week 3Module 1: The Setting and Origin of Matthew's Gospel
Unit 3: The Circumstances of Writing · 5 hours
Discuss recent scholarly views on the circumstances of Matthew's writing.. Analyze the life and times of the historical Jesus in Matthew's text.. Reconstruct the situation of Matthew's writing..
- Week 4Module 1: The Setting and Origin of Matthew's Gospel
Unit 4: The Life-Setting of the Gospel · 5 hours
Examine biblical and theological terms related to the life-setting.. Discuss major arguments about the life-setting of Matthew's Gospel.. Evaluate proof texts and reconstruct the life setting..
- Week 5Module 1: The Setting and Origin of Matthew's Gospel
Unit 5: The Purpose of Matthew's Gospel · 5 hours
Analyze the Jewish character of Matthew's Gospel.. Study suggestions of possible purposes for Matthew's Gospel.. Reconstruct the purpose of Matthew's Gospel..
- Week 6Module 1: The Setting and Origin of Matthew's Gospel
Unit 6: Matthew's place among the Gospels · 5 hours
Examine the tension created by Matthew's place among the Gospels.. Discuss the Two-Source or Two-Document Hypothesis.. Compare with the Two-Gospel Hypothesis..
- Week 7Module 2: The Matthean Jesus and the Historical Jesus
Unit 1: The Matthean Jesus as Messiah · 5 hours
Explore Christology in Matthew.. Analyze Matthew's formula in Old Testament quotations.. Discuss Matthew's use of messianic titles on Jesus..
- Week 8Module 2: The Matthean Jesus and the Historical Jesus
Unit 2: Jesus as Magician and Deceiver · 5 hours
Examine the claim that Jesus was a magician.. Discuss the allegation that Jesus was a deceiver.. Analyze disputes against Jesus' claims to Son of David..
- Week 9Module 2: The Matthean Jesus and the Historical Jesus
Unit 3: Jesus and the Church Today · 5 hours
Study the Church in Jesus' conception as the Ekklesia.. Analyze the Church in contemporary usage as the Kuriakos.. Compare Jesus' concept with the face of the contemporary Church..
- Week 10Module 2: The Matthean Jesus and the Historical Jesus
Unit 4: The Mission of Jesus · 5 hours
Analyze Jesus' self-identification.. Study Jesus' mission statement.. Identify Jesus' mission programme..
- Week 11Module 3: Matthew's Universal Relevance
Unit 1: The Theology of Matthew · 5 hours
Examine Matthean Christology.. Analyze Matthean Ecclesiology.. Study the relationship between Matthew's Christology and his Ecclesiology..
- Week 12Module 3: Matthew's Universal Relevance
Unit 2: Matthew's Primary Missionary Focus: Israel · 5 hours
Study Jesus' Mission Discourse and the Salvation of Israel.. Analyze the Reconciliatory and Restorative Nature of Jesus' Mission.. Discuss challenges on the mission-field..
- Week 13Module 3: Matthew's Universal Relevance
Unit 3: Matthew's Universal Missionary Focus: The Gentiles · 5 hours
Study God's plan of world salvation.. Analyze the Old Israel, the Ecclesial Community, and the Messiah.. Discuss the essence and course of the universal mission..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a timeline of key events related to Matthew's Gospel (authorship, dating, etc.).
- Develop arguments for and against different interpretations of Jesus' identity.
- Outline the key themes in each module (setting, Jesus, relevance).
- Practice essay questions comparing and contrasting Matthew's Gospel with other Gospels.
- Review all self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked assignments thoroughly.
- Focus on understanding the historical and cultural context of Matthew's Gospel.
- Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 key concepts.
- Practice applying ethical principles from the Sermon on the Mount to real-world situations.
- Study the exam format and allocate time for each section.
- Prioritize topics based on their weight in the overall assessment.
Questions students ask about this course
What is CRS412 about?
This course introduces students to the Gospel of Matthew, exploring its setting, origin, and universal relevance. It examines the authorship, date, and purpose of the Gospel, as well as the Matthean Jesus in relation to the historical Jesus. Topics include Matthew's theology, missionary focus on Israel and the Gentiles, and the Gospel's relevance to Africa. The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Matthew's Gospel and its enduring significance.
How many units does CRS412 have?
CRS412, The Gospel Of Mathew, has 13 units across 3 modules, over 192 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is CRS412?
CRS412 carries 2 credit units, at 400 level in Arts.
Is CRS412 hard?
CRS412 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does CRS412 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 13 units.
How is CRS412 assessed?
CRS412 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.
What can I do with CRS412?
Religious Leader, Theologian, Teacher, Missionary and Counselor.