TM219.5/TM119.5 New Testament Texts: Matthew
This module looks at selected passages from Matthew in order to give an overview of the book of Matthew, its themes, theologies, history, form and literary value, with some attention to its relationship to other gospels and its interpretation within strands of Christianity. The emphasis will be on selected Matthean perspectives on the gospel.
TM219.5/119.5 The Gospel of Matthew
Welcome to the TM219.5/TM119.5 Matthew web page. This page is designed to provide useful resources for those studying or about to study Matthew with WEMTC. If you have found useful resources or have questions you would like ask, please do contribute. As this module is taught at two levels please take note of those sections that apply to your track. TM219.5 is level two for ordinands and other students with permission to study at level two while TM119.5 is the Certificate level one version of this course. The primary differences are in the module descriptions and the assessment.
What is this Module all about?
This module looks at selected passages from Matthew in order to give an overview of the book of Matthew, its themes, theologies, history, form and literary value, with some attention to its relationship to other gospels and its interpretation within strands of Christianity. The emphasis will be on selected Matthean perspectives on the gospel. The class is taught at a mixed University Level One and Two and requires TM103.5 Introduction to the New Testament as a prerequisite. It is studied in a broadly academic environment acknowledging the various methods of modern scholarship but with a view to understanding how this greater knowledge can enhance our own faith and preaching/ bible studies.
At level two, building on TM103.5 Introduction to the New Testament, TM219.5 provides a more in depth study of the Gospel of Matthew with the application of critical reflection. It complements the studies of Luke done at LR102 Learning to Listen Residential and LR103 Death and Resurrection Residential as well as the study of Mark done in TM103.5 Introduction to the New Testament.
At level one TM119.5 provides a more in depth knowledge of the Gospel of Matthew which builds on the study undertaken forTM103.5 Introduction to the New Testament.
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Useful resources for TM219.5/TM119.5 Matthew
Books
The following are indicative books for this subject but your tutor will issue you with a class bibliography.:
- Garland D Reading Matthew, London, SPCK, 1993
- Hagner D. Matthew 2 vols Word Biblical Commentary, Texas, Word Books 1995
- Hare D. Matthew, Interpretation, Louisville, John Knox Press, 1993
- Kingsbury, J. Matthew as Story 2nd edition, Philadelphia, Fortress Press, 1988.
- Luz U. The Theology of the Gospel of Matthew, Cambridge, CUP, 1995
- Patte The Gospel According to Matthew: A Structural Commentary
- Stanton G A Gospel for a New People T&T Clark, Edinburgh, 1992
For more detailed bibliographies see our Sample book lists.
Why not tell us of some books you have found useful? If the webmaster agrees we'll list them here.
You may find the following web sites helpful when studying The Gospel of Matthew. Material on the net has no quality control making tutors very wary - and rightly so! Nevertheless there is a growing amount of first class academic work on line particularly coming from Religious Studies Departments of good Universities. Treat with care and you'll find it very useful for assignments.
The Internet is not 100% reliable and documents move, disappear and change their names. If you find a link does not work, try again in an hour, a day, or a week. But do feel free to email us to report a link doesn't work. Don't forget to tell us the name of the link!
General Commentaries and Links on Matthew
- Bible.org's commentaries and articles
- Contains a growing set of online commentaries on Matthew and the other NT books by a variety of authors. Fairly conservative but engaging with academic subjects and the major scholars.
- General links on Matthew's Gospel
- Rodney Decker's Links from the Baptist Bible Seminary USA. Choose the Matthew section
- Matthew for Preachers Murdoch University Australia
- Bill Loader has written a good overview of Matthew for preachers and some other articles on synoptic issues
- Intro to Matthew St Benets Oxford
- H Wansbrough of St Benet's Hall has written a good general introduction to the gospel
- New Testament Gateway
- A list of links to good scholarly and academic works on the NT created and maintained by a NT lecturer from Birmingham University
Specific Articles on Matthew (Articles on specific passages)
- The use of "Mountain" in Matthew
- "Transformed on the Mountain: Ritual Analysis and the Gospel of Matthew" scholarly stuff but not a universal view
- Matthean Beatitudes
- "How Honourable! How Shameful! A cultural analysis of Matthew's Makarisms and Reproaches" - i.e. the blessings and woe statements to the rest of us - again scholarly but not universally accepted
- General links relating to particular verses
- This web site gives sermon links for select passages from Matthew used in the Lectionary, but some of the links can be quite scholarly. Seek and you may find. The site is better on Mark and this link may be helpful where Matthew follows Mark closely.
Art work images relating to Matthew's gospels
- Classic Artworks
- Links to classical painting shown on the web that depict Matthew or Matthean gospel stories
See also our General New Testament Links
And there are always the General Religion Links as a starting point.
Why not tell us of some sites you have found useful? If the webmaster agrees we'll list them here.
TM219.5/TM119.5 Matthew at Bristol
This module is taught at Bristol by Sandy Williams
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TM219.5/TM119.5 Matthew at Cheltenham
This module is taught at Cheltenham by Jacob Knee
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Documents for this module online include:
TM219.5/TM119.5 at Ludlow
This module is taught at Ludlow by Paul Dunthorne
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Documents for this module online include:
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Code and title
TM119.5 New Testament Texts: Matthew
Tutor
Bristol: Revd Sandy Williams
Gloucester: Revd Jacob Knee
Ludlow: Revd Paul Dunthorne
Brief description
This module looks at selected passages from Matthew in order to give an overview of the book of Matthew, its themes, theologies, history, form and literary value, with some attention to its relationship to other gospels and its interpretation within strands of Christianity. The emphasis will be on selected Matthean perspectives on the gospel.
Level and Credits
Level I 7.5 credits
Status
Core for most Certificate Tracks
Type
Standard
Prerequisites
TM103.5 Introduction to the New Testament
Recommended prior study*
Nil
Restrictions*
Nil
Content summary
This course will cover:
- Exegetical work on sample texts representing the major topics covered with discussion on how one might move from text to application
- Current thinking on historical critical issues concerning the book of Matthew (e.g. form, redaction)
- Recent literary and post-structural interpretations of Matthew
- The main themes and theologies of the book of Matthew and current areas of debate.
- The similarities and differences between Matthew and the other gospels
Learning outcomes
By the end of this half-module students should:
- Knowledge and Understanding
- Have completed some detailed exegetical work on selected passages
- Be aware of some current interpretations of the Gospel of Matthew whether historical, literary or post-structural.
- Know the main themes and theologies of the Gospel of Matthew and the range of views upon them.
- Be aware of the use of Matthew within various Christian Traditions.
- Skills
- Be able to use commentaries and other aids to biblical study.
- Have begun to apply passages from Matthew to modern church issues in a way that demonstrates awareness of the complex theological, historical and pastoral issues involved and can be critically justified
- Be able to make connections between their life-experience, their study of Matthew and practical issues of ministry and mission.
- Be able to engage with empathy and integrity and to reproduce accurately the range of interpretations and debates concerning Matthew.
- Be able to formulate and their own opinions and communicate them in appropriate ways clearly and cogently with appropriate evidence and support material.
- Show self-awareness about their own beliefs, commitments, and prejudices in interpretation
Teaching and learning
60 hours
10 hours class contact
50 hours personal study (reading, assignments, class preparation)
Assessment
One assignment of 2000 words or equivalent. Some of the assignment options will engage the student in reflecting on the imaginative application of their study to contemporary Church situations.
Indicative resources
- France R. Matthew - Evangelist and Teacher Paternoster Press, 1989
- Garland D Reading Matthew, London, SPCK, 1993
- Hare D. Matthew, Interpretation, Louisville, John Knox Press, 1993
- Luz U. The Theology of the Gospel of Matthew, Cambridge, CUP, 1995
- Patte The Gospel According to Matthew: A Structural Commentary
- Stanton G A Gospel for a New People T&T Clark, Edinburgh, 1992
- Wright N.T. Matthew for Everyone SPCK, London, 2001
Code and title
TM219.5 New Testament Texts: Matthew
Tutor
Bristol: Revd Sandy Williams
Gloucester: Revd Jacob Knee
Ludlow: Revd Paul Dunthorne
Brief description
This module looks at selected passages from Matthew in order to give an overview of the book of Matthew, its themes, theologies, history, form and literary value, with some attention to its relationship to other gospels and its interpretation within strands of Christianity. The emphasis will be on selected Matthean perspectives on the gospel.
Level and Credits
Level II 7.5 credits
Status
Core for Diploma
Type
Standard
Prerequisites
TM103.5 Introduction to the New Testament
Recommended prior study*
Nil
Restrictions*
Nil
Content summary
This course will cover:
- Exegetical work on sample texts representing the major topics covered with discussion on how one might move from text to application
- Current thinking on historical critical issues concerning the book of Matthew (e.g. form, redaction)
- Recent literary and post-structural interpretations of Matthew
- The main themes and theologies of the book of Matthew and current areas of debate.
- The similarities and differences between Matthew and the other gospels
Learning outcomes
By the end of this half-module students should:
- Knowledge and Understanding
- Have completed some detailed exegetical work on selected passages
- Be critically aware of some current interpretations of the Gospel of Matthew whether historical, literary or post-structural.
- Be able to critique the main themes and theologies of the Gospel of Matthew and the range of views upon them.
- Be critically aware of the use of Matthew within various Christian Traditions.
- Skills
- Be able to make discriminating use of commentaries and other aids to biblical study.
- Have begun to apply passages from Matthew to modern church issues in a way that demonstrates awareness of the complex theological, historical and pastoral issues involved and can be critically justified
- Be able to make connections between their life-experience, their study of Matthew and practical issues of ministry and mission.
- Be able to engage with empathy and integrity and to reproduce accurately the range of interpretations and debates concerning Matthew and reflect on the arguments.
- Be able to formulate and justify their own opinions and communicate them in appropriate ways clearly and cogently with appropriate evidence and support material.
- Show critical self-awareness about their own beliefs, commitments, and prejudices in interpretation
Teaching and learning
60 hours
10 hours class contact
50 hours personal study (reading, assignments, class preparation)
Assessment
One assignment of 2000 words or equivalent. Some of the assignment options will engage the student in reflecting on the imaginative application of their study to contemporary Church situations.
Indicative resources
- Garland D Reading Matthew, London, SPCK, 1993
- Hagner D. Matthew 2 vols Word Biblical Commentary, Texas, Word Books 1995
- Hare D. Matthew, Interpretation, Louisville, John Knox Press, 1993
- Kingsbury, J. Matthew as Story 2nd edition, Philadelphia, Fortress Press, 1988.
- Luz U. The Theology of the Gospel of Matthew, Cambridge, CUP, 1995
- Patte The Gospel According to Matthew: A Structural Commentary
- Stanton G A Gospel for a New People T&T Clark, Edinburgh, 1992
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