DESCRIPTION:

This course seeks to equip the students with a knowledge of the various tools and techniques of exegesis of the New Testament. Emphasis will be placed on grammar, context of the text, history, culture, and textual, literary, and redactional criticism. Selection of Biblical texts will include different genres of the New Testament literature, e.g. historical narratives, parables, epistles, apocalyptic. In the practice of exegesis special attention will be given to how exegetical decisions are made and how to move from exegesis to sermon.

The ability to exegete the Greek New Testament is important for responsible teaching and preaching.

This course will be a combination of lecture and exegetical practices. Emphasis will be placed on practice, therefore a high degree of student participation is expected. Students will also be assigned, in addition to the Greek Text, special areas in which to do in-depth exegetical work. The results of this special research will be presented and discussed in class. Class will meet twice a week for two-hour sessions.

Aland, K.; M. Black; C. Martini; B. Metzger; and A. Wikgren, eds. The Greek New Testament. 4th ed. (revised). United Bible Societies, 1993.

Aland, K. Synopsis of the Four Gospels: Greek-English Edition. . . . 10th ed. United Bible Societies, 1993 [Nestle-Aland26 and the RSV2].

Greenlee, H. J. Introduction to the New Testament Textual Criticism. Rev. ed. Hendrickson, 1992.

Hagner, D. A. New Testament Exegesis and Research: A Guide for Seminarians. Fuller Theological Seminary, 1999.

Fee, G. D. and D. Stuart La lectura eficaz de la Biblia. Trans. J. A. Giraldo. Editorial Vida, 1985.

Course Syllabus (Spanish materials).

See the Biblical Division bibliography "Linguistic and Exegetical Books Required in the Master of Divinity Program" available in the SOT Academic Advising office.

Fee, G. D. New Testament Exegesis. Westminster, 1983

Metzger, B. M. A Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament. 2nd ed. United Bible Societies, 1994.

__________. The Text of the New Testament: Its Transmission, Corruption, and Restoration. 3rd. ed. Oxford University Press, 1992.

1. One-page paper on weekly assigned area.

2. A twelve-page exegesis paper reflecting the student's knowledge of the skill of exegesis and effective use of major tools.

LG512 and Spanish.

Meets M. Div. core requirement in "Hermeneutics" (HERM).