This course will explore Luke’s second volume, the Acts of the Apostles. Attention will be given to: 1) reviewing various hermeneutical approaches that will be used during the semester; 2) establishing historical and literary context for Acts; 3) discussing the text of the Acts of the Apostles by way of an exegetical/literary approach; 4) identifying and studying the theological themes that emerge from the study of the text; 5) discussing the impact of Lucan theology found
in the Acts of the Apostles on 21st century Christian life and ministry with attention given to social location. (Elective)