Among the three Synoptic Gospels, the Gospel according to Luke contains the most unique material, written by an author with an excellent command of koiné Greek (New Testament Greek) and a clearly well-educated background. The result is a work of sublime beauty, not only from a theological perspective but also from a literary and narrative one.
Rather than using a more classic historical-critical method, this course will explore this Gospel through a synchronic, narrative approach. To better immerse themselves in this methodology, students will be expected to prepare their own brief analysis of different pericopes (as indicated by the lecturer) for class discussion in each session.
Students will leave this course not only with a greater awareness of the content, style, and message of the Gospel according to Luke, but also having acquired a new methodology for Scriptural interpretation. Above all, they will have deepened their passion for Christ present in the Word.
To be eligible for this course, participants must have completed the ‘Introduction to Sacred Scriptures’ and ‘Introduction to the Synoptic Gospels’ PFI courses at Certificate of Participation level or higher or hold at least an equivalent AFF/MQF Level 4 or higher qualification. Please upload a copy of your relevant certification with the application form.
- Pastoral Workers involved in Ministry of the Word.
- Christians committed to continual growth in their relationship with God, who, already have some experience in the formal study of the New Testament.
Target Audience Age: 18+
The course will take place on Wednesdays from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
| Date | Session |
| 8th January 2025 | Introduction to the Narrative Approach (Lk 8:22-25) |
| 15th January 2025 | The Quinary Scheme (Lk 15:11-32) |
| 22nd January 2025 | Plot of Resolution vs Plot of Revelation (Lk 5:1-11) |
| 29th January 2025 | Characters (Lk 10:25-37) |
| 5th February 2025 | Point-of-View (Lk 19:1-10) |
This course has two exit certificate options:
1. Certificate of Participation
The student will receive a Certificate of Participation when attending a minimum of 80% of all contact hours for this course and demonstrating a minimum of brief preparatory work prior to each lecture:
Before coming to class, students will be asked to read a pericope as well as a relevant commentary (provided by the lecturer). Their preparation will be demonstrated by writing a few sentences on or highlighting & briefly annotating the Scriptural passage of interest, then uploading this work to the VLE before the session when work must be presented.
2. Certificate of Achievement
To obtain a Certificate of Achievement, students must satisfy the awarding criteria for a Certificate of Participation as well as pass from a short written assignment.
To be eligible for this course, participants must have completed the ‘Introduction to Sacred Scriptures’ and ‘Introduction to the Synoptic Gospels’ PFI courses at Certificate of Participation level or higher or hold at least an equivalent AFF/MQF Level 4 or higher qualification. Please upload a copy of your relevant certification with the application form.
Knowledge: A familiarity with the major scholastic themes in the study of the Synoptic Gospels.
Language: Applicants must be proficient in both Maltese and English.
Digital: Applicants must be digitally literate particularly, in use of office suites and internet access.
