DESCRIPTION:

This course, which is offered in Spanish (en Español), provides a sketch of the most prominent theological themes that emerge from Paul's gospel as seen in the Pauline correspondence. Special attention will be given to his thinking about God, Christ, the Holy Spirit and their roles in the stories of salvation and the church.

The course will stimulate the student of Paul to draw frequent parallels between Paul's calling as an urban missionary and pastor and the student's own missionary context among the Hispanic peoples of the Southwest. Since Paul was a contextual theologian, the book by Manuel Ortiz will be used as "the context" within which the Pastor will theologize using Paul as a model.

The course will meet weekly on Tuesday mornings for three and a half hours.

Martin, R. P. Reconciliation: A Study of Paul's Theology. Atlanta: John Knox, 1981.

Bruce, F. F. Paul: Apostle of the Heart Set Free. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1977.

Ortiz, Manuel. The Hispanic Challenge: Opportunities Confronting the Church. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1994.

Either:

Fitzmyer, J. A. Pauline Theology. A Brief Sketch. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall, 1967. OR

Hasel, G. F. New Testament Theology: Basic Issues in the Current Debate. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1978.

A minimum of 1500 pages of reading required in order to pass the course. It should be done in books of differing points of view. A report of all readings is to be turned in at the last class, including all reading done for the paper. A paper of 10 pages is to be written and turned in by the last day of class. Occasional quizzes will be given in the readings.

Spanish; NS501. Greek (LG512) recommended, but not required.

Meets M. Div. core requirement in New Testament Theology (NTT).

Yes, and a paper (see assignments).