Section outline

  • Course Description

    An introduction to Johannine Literature: namely, John’s Gospel, John’s letters and Revelation. We will consider the purpose of each book, its historical context, its distinctive features, its key themes and how to interpret it. We will provide an overview of each work and focus on some important passages. We will discuss how what we have learned should apply to us today individually and as the church. 

    Course Outcomes: 

    • To identify the purpose of each Johannine work, its major themes, how best to interpret them, and their distinctive contribution to Christian faith and life.  
    • To interpret the Johannine writings effectively and to apply what they have learned to their lives and to the church. 
    • To teach and preach from the Johannine writings within their ministry contexts.  
    • To grow in their relationship with the Lord and in holiness through the study of the Johannine writings.

    Course Weight: 3 ECTS

    Lecturer: Philip Richardson prichardson@onemissionsociety.org