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Overview

An exploration of New Testament women’s participation in and contributions to the Christian story in the first century, as well as Christian women’s participation in the intellectual, liturgical, ascetic, and monastic arenas of the emerging church.

About this paper

Paper title Special Topic: Women in the New Testament and Early Church
Subject Biblical Studies
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period 1st Non standard period (26 January 2026 - 17 June 2026) (Distance learning)
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,103.10
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
One 200-level BIBS
Restriction
BIBS 423
Schedule C
Arts and Music, Theology
Eligibility
Any student can study Theology, whether they are of the Christian faith, another faith or of no religious faith at all. Theology is an examination of the scriptures, history, content and relevance of the Christian faith, but it presupposes or requires no Christian commitment from students. All it requires is an inquiring mind and an interest in those skills that can be gained through the study of any subject in the Humanities.
Contact

Professor Paul Trebilco

paul.trebilco@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Professor Lynn Cohick

Textbooks

No textbook is required.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Scholarship, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, ethics.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

To be advised.

Overview

An exploration of New Testament women’s participation in and contributions to the Christian story in the first century, as well as Christian women’s participation in the intellectual, liturgical, ascetic, and monastic arenas of the emerging church.

About this paper

Paper title Special Topic: Women in the New Testament and Early Church
Subject Biblical Studies
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Not offered in 2027 (Distance learning)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
One 200-level BIBS
Restriction
BIBS 423
Schedule C
Arts and Music, Theology
Eligibility

Any student can study Theology, whether they are of the Christian faith, another faith or of no religious faith at all. Theology is an examination of the scriptures, history, content and relevance of the Christian faith, but it presupposes or requires no Christian commitment from students. All it requires is an enquiring mind and an interest in those skills that can be gained through the study of any subject in the Humanities.

Contact

Professor Paul Trebilco

Teaching staff

Professor Lynn Cohick

Textbooks

No textbook is required.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Scholarship, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

To be advised.

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