Winter 2021/Fuller Online

NE517

Givens

NE517: NEW TESTAMENT BOOK STUDY: GOSPEL OF MATTHEW (4 Units: 160 hours). Tommy Givens.

DESCRIPTION: This course is a detailed and sequential study of the Gospel according to Matthew, which seeks to acquaint students with the larger movement of the narrative as well as the intricacies of select passages, develop their skill in reading the Gospel, and deepen their understanding of Jesus and Christian discipleship.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Having successfully completed this course, students will have demonstrated the ability (1) to interpret Matthewwithin its socio-historical, literary, and canonical contexts; (2) to identify central issues in the critical study of Matthew; (3) to articulate primary theological and ethical concerns of Matthew; (4) to use English based language tools for interpreting the text; and (5) to interpret this text for faithful use of Scripture in their own lives and ministries.

COURSE FORMAT: This course will be conducted online on a ten-week schedule aligned with Fuller’s academic calendar for a total of 40 instructional hours. Students are required to interact with the material, with each other, and with the instructor regularly through online discussions, reading, and other assignments that promote active learning. This course modality provisions a fully asynchronous structure enhanced with optional synchronous meeting times. Although it does not require synchronous meeting times, faculty may provide one or more opportunities for live interaction scheduled to support represented time zones.

REQUIRED READING: 900 pp. required

The Bible in the NRSV, TNIV, or CEB. [120 pp. assigned]

Choose ONE of the following: [238 pp. assigned]

France, R. T. The Gospel of Matthew. NICNT. Eerdmans, 2007. ISBN: 978-0802825018, Pub. Price $70.00. Available as e-book from the Fuller Library.

Keener, Craig. The Gospel of Matthew: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary. Eerdmans, 2009. ISBN: 978-0802864987, Pub. Price $60.00..

Choose ONE of the following [250 pp. assigned]:

Carter, Warren. Matthew and the Margins. T&T Clark, 2005. ISBN: 978-0567040619, Pub. Price $40.00 [658 pp.]. Available as e-book from the Fuller Library OR

Hare, Dougas. Matthew: Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching. Westminster John Knox, 2009. ISBN: 978-0664234331, Pub. Price $24.00 [354 pp.] OR

Hauerwas, Stanley. Matthew. Brazos, 2006. ISBN: 978-1587430954, Pub. Price $28.00 [272 pp.] Available as e-book from the Fuller Library.

Course reader on Canvas. Includes articles/chapters by Michael Joseph Brown, Shaye Cohen, Musa Dube, Frances Gench, Richard Hays, Josephus, Amy Jill Levine, Dorothy Jean Weaver, Walter Wilson, and others. [292 pp. assigned]

RECOMMENDED READING:

Davies, W. D. and D. C. Allison. Matthew. 3 vols. ICC. T & T Clark, 2004, 2004, 2004. ISBN: 978-0567083555, 978-0567083654, and 978-0567083753, Pub. Price $74.95 [780 pp], $74.95 [800 pp], and $74.95 [808 pp]

Matthew. Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. InterVarsity Press, 2001, 2002. Vol. 1 ISBN: 978-0830814862, Pub. Price $60.00 and Vol. 2 ISBN: 978-0830814695, Pub. Price $60.00.

ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:

1. In preparation for each topic, studying biblical text and reading, viewing, or listening to material posted by professor with responses on Canvas (15%). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #1, #3, #4, #5] [48 hours total: 28 hours of studying, reading, viewing, and listening + 20 hours for 400-word weekly posts/replies].
2. In preparation for each topic, reading of secondary material with responses on Canvas (15%). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #1, #2, #3, #5] [72 hours total: 52 hours reading + 20 hours for 400-word weekly posts/replies].
3. One interpretive working paper on one passage in Matthew (1,500 words) (20%). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #1, #2, #3, #4, #5] [10 hours].
4. One final interpretive paper (3,000 words) arguing for a coherent reading of a single passage in Matthew (30%). [This signature assignment is related to learning outcome #1, #2, #3, #4, #5] [24 hours].
5. One final essay reflecting on conflict in Matthew and its implications for Christian discipleship in the divisions of our time (1,500 words) (20%). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #1, #2, #3, #5] [6 hours].

PREREQUISITES: BI500 or NE502; NT500 or NS500 or NS501.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Counts as a biblical elective for the 120 MDiv, 80 MAT, and 80 MATM Programs (Fall 2015). Meets the NTBK requirement for the MAT Program (Winter 2010).

FINAL EXAMINATION: None.

NOTE: This ECD is a reliable guide to the course design but is subject to modification. Textbook prices are set by publishers and are subject to change. Copyright 2019 Fuller Theological Seminary.