Summer 2015/Fuller Online

NE527

Winn

NE527: NEW TESTAMENT EXEGESIS: GOSPEL OF MARK (4 Units: 161 hours). 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 interpret the Gospel of Mark within its socio-historical, literary, and canonical contexts; (2) to identify central issues in the critical study of the Gospel of Mark; (3) to articulate primary theological and ethical concerns of the Gospel of Mark; and (4) to use Greek based language tools for interpreting the text; and (5) to interpret this text for faithful use of Scripture in their own lives and ministries. (6) 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 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.

REQUIRED READING: Between 1200 and 1300 total pages depending on commentary selection.

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.].

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.].

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.

And choose ONE of the following:

Boring, M. Eugene. Mark: A Commentary. NTL. WJK, 2006. ISBN: 978-0664238995, 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: 978-0802872128, Pub. Price $65.00 [757 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.

RECOMMENDED READING:

Evans, Craig A. Mark 8:27 – 16:20. Word Biblical Commentary 34b. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2001.

Marcus, Joel. Mark 1–8: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. Anchor Bible 27. New York: Doubleday, 2000.

———. Mark 8–16: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. Anchor Bible 27. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2009.

Winn, Adam. The Purpose of Mark’s Gospel: An Early Christian Response to Roman Imperial Propaganda. Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament II 245. Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck, 2008.

Yarbro Collins, Adella. Mark. Hermeneia; Minneapolis: Fortress, 2007.

ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:

  1. Listening to/Reading course lecture notes [10 hours]—addresses learning outcomes 1, 2, and 3.

  2. Between 1,200 and 1,300 pages of required reading [76 hours]—addresses learning outcome 1, 2, and 3.

  3. Participation in course “content forum”—150-250 words per post [15 hours]—addresses learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. (10%).

  4. Participation in “interpretive exercise” forums [5 hours]—addresses learning outcome 1 and 2 (10%).

  5. Participation in “translation” forums [5 hours]—addresses learning outcome 2, 4 (5%).

  6. Preparation of weekly translation assignments accompanied by grammatical insights—students should use Bible Works to aid in this assignment [10 hours]—addresses learning outcome 2, 4, 6 (10%).

  7. Critical review (1250 words) in which students will compare two essays from Mark and Method [10 hours]—addressing student learning outcome 2 (25%).

  8. 3500 word exegetical paper on a pericope in the Gospel of Mark [30 hours] —addresses learning outcomes 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 (40%).

PREREQUISITES: LG510 or LG512A/B or LG512; BI500; NT500.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets the Biblical Language Exegesis requirement in the 120 MDiv program. Meets the NTE in the 144 MDiv Program.

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.

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