Spring 2014/Fuller Online

NE506

Winn

NE506: NEW TESTAMENT EXEGESIS: GOSPEL OF MARK (Greek Text) (4 Units). Adam Winn.

DESCRIPTION: This course is an exegetical study of the Gospel of Mark, which includes interpretation of selected passages of the Greek text with lecture and discussion of the Gospel’s basic themes, theological content, and first century context.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Having successfully completed this course, students will have demonstrated the ability (1) to employ a range of exegetical approaches relevant to the interpretation of the Gospel of Mark; (2) to understand the Gospel of Mark within its numerous contexts (social, historical, political, literary, canonical, etc); (3) to identify central issues in the critical study of the Gospel of Mark; (4) to articulate primary theological and ethical concerns of the Gospel of Mark; and (5) to demonstrate the ability to use lexical and grammatical aids for the purpose of translation and exegetical analysis, identify and translate grammatical constructions, engage in syntactical analyses, and perform rudimentary exercises in text criticism in the Gospel of Mark.

COURSE FORMAT: This course will be conducted online on a ten-week schedule aligned with Fuller’s academic calendar. 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.

REQUIRED READING: Choose texts from each of the following sets:

Choose either Aland, K., et al. The Greek New Testament. 4th ed. United Bible Societies, 1993 [UBS4] ISBN: 978-3438051103, Pub. Price: $43.99; OR Nestle, E., and K. Aland. Novum Testamentum Graece. 28th ed. Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 2012 [NA28] ISBN 978-3438051400, Pub. Price $40.99.Nestle, E., and K. Aland. Novum Testamentum Graece. 27th ed. Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1993 [NA27] ISBN: 978-3438051004, Pub. Price $40.99 is also allowed.

All students must purchase Moloney, Francis J. The Gospel of Mark: A Commentary. Baker Academic, 2012. ISBN: 978-0801048418, Pub. Price $32.99 [398 pp.].

And choose ONE of the following:Boring, M. Eugene. Mark: A Commentary. NTL. WJK, 2006. ISBN: 978-0664221072, Pub. Price $50.00 [470 pp.]; OR Donahue, J. R. and D. J. Harrington, The Gospel of Mark. SP, vol 2. Liturgical, 2002. ISBN: 978-0814658048, Pub. Price $49.95 [496 pp.]; OR France, R. T., The Gospel of Mark. NIGTC. Eerdmans, 2002. ISBN: 978-0802824462, Pub. Price $65.00 [757 pp.].

Anderson, J. C., and Stephen D. Moore. Mark and Method: New Approaches in Biblical Studies. Fortress, 1992. ISBN: 978-0800638511, Pub. Price: $22.00 [200 pp.].

Students will need to consult the following resources throughout the quarter:

Danker, F.W. A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature. 3rd ed. University of Chicago Press, 2000 [BDAG]. ISBN: 978-0226039336, Pub. Price $165.00 [1188 pp.].

Wallace, D.B. Greek Grammar beyond the Basics: An Exegetical Syntax of the NT. Zondervan, 1996. ISBN: 978-0310218951, Pub. Price $44.99 [860 pp.].

For further resources, see “Linguistic and Exegetical Books Required in the Master of Divinity Program” available at http://schedule.fuller.edu/sot/ecds/Ling-Exeg-Biblio.html.

ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:

  1. Participation in course “content forum” [2-3 hours per week x 10 weeks]—addresses learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, and 4. (10%).

  2. Participation in “interpretive exercise” forums [5-6 hours x 2 weeks]—addresses learning outcome 5 (10%).

  3. Participation in “translation” forums [1 hour per week x 5 weeks]—addresses learning outcome 5 (5%)

  4. Listening to/Reading course lecture notes [1 hour per week x 10 weeks]—addresses learning outcomes 1, 2, and 3.

  5. Weekly reading assignments [3-4 hours reading per week x 10 weeks]—addresses learning outcome 1, 2, 3, and 4.

  6. Preparation of weekly translation assignments accompanied by grammatical insights [3-4 hours per week x 5 weeks]—addresses learning outcome 5 (10%).

  7. Critical review in which students will compare two essays from Mark and Method [10 hours preparing and writing]—addressing student learning outcome 1(25%).

  8. 3500 word exegetical paper on a pericope in the Gospel of Mark [20 hours preparing and writing] —addresses learning outcomes 2, 3, and 4 (40%).

PREREQUISITES: NE502 and NS500 or NT500.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets MDiv core requirement in New Testament Exegesis (NTE) and MA program requirements for New Testament book study (NTBK).

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.