1. Choose a selection of Luke which is not found in either Mark or Matthew or, if there is a parallel, is substantially different. Choose a short narrative section, a particular teaching or set of teachings in one portion of a chapter, or a parable. First, briefly describe the selection of your choosing. Then, discuss why the particulars of the narrative or theological elements involved with your passage fit into Luke's Gospel as a whole. This discussion must involve specific information from Brown's text as well as a detailed justification of your position using specific examples from Luke. Finally, identify a form of textual criticism which could be helpful in interpreting your selection. Explain your rationale. Choose a selection of text not chosen by another classmate.
2. Identify and discuss one major theological theme in the Acts of the Apostles associated with the growth of the Church in light of concerns about koinonia. Begin by identifying and describing at least one major instance in Acts which relates to your theme. Root your discussion of this theological theme in a description of any sociological concerns associated with the passage(s) of your choosing. Information from Brown's text must be clearly utilized. Choose a theme not chosen by another classmate.
3. Identify and discuss one major theological theme shared by the Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles. Part of your post must present and describe some key biblical passages which are related to this theme. Discuss also any similarities or differences, such as theological nuances or sociological issues, between the passages which you have chosen. Initial posts must also identify and explain how a form of biblical criticism could productively be used to interpret the biblical passages chosen. Information from Brown's text must be clearly utilized in the initial post. Choose a theme not chosen by another classmate.