Fall 2016/Fuller Online
NE517
Reardon
NE517: NEW TESTAMENT BOOK STUDY: Gospel of Luke (4 Units: 160 hours). Timothy W. Reardon.
DESCRIPTION: This course is an English text, exegetical study of Luke’s Gospel, investigating major theological themes, the narrative development of Luke as a whole, and interpreting individual passages with reference to their literary, historical, and socio-cultural contexts.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Having successfully completed this course, students will have demonstrated the ability (1) to interpret Lukewithin its socio-historical, literary, and canonical contexts; (2) to identify central issues in the critical study of Luke; (3) to articulate primary theological and ethical concerns of Luke; (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.
REQUIRED READING: Approx. 1,043 pages required.
Either the CEB, NRSV, or TNIV translation of the New Testament.
Green, Joel B. The Theology of the Gospel of Luke. New Testament Theology. Cambridge University Press, 1995. ISBN: 978-0521469326, Pub. Price $29.99 [152 pp. assigned].
Resseguie, James L. Spiritual Landscape: Images of the Spiritual Life in the Gospel of Luke. Baker Academic, 2003. ISBN: 978-0801047527, Pub. Price $24.00 [119 pp. assigned].
Course reader available on Moodle. Includes articles/chapters by Justo L. González, Joel B. Green, Mark Allen Powell, Sharon Ringe, Turid Karlsen Seim, Elsa Tamez, Richard B. Hays, etc. [246 pp. assigned].
Choose ONE of the following:
Carroll, John T. Luke. NTL. Westminster John Knox, 2012. ISBN: 978-0664221065, Pub. Price $60.00 [497 pp.]. OR
Green, Joel B. The Gospel of Luke. NICNT. Eerdmans, 1997. ISBN: 978-0802823151, Pub. Price $60.00 [863 pp.].
ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:
Weekly Course Lectures: video, Prezi presentations, and Moodle’s on-line lesson function [20 hours].
Prompted Discussion Forums: Active participation in course forums responding to lectures and readings, 250-words weekly (10%). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes 1–5] [10 hours].
Discussion Forum Responses: Active engagement with classmates through 250-word weekly forum responses (10%). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes 1–5] [10 hours].
Lecture Discussion Forum: Regular participation in the lecture discussion, response, and reflection forum, offering one’s own reflection and responding to others, which will average to about 125 words/week (5%). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, and 5] [5 hours].
Reading: Approx. 1,043 pages of required reading. [This assignment is related to learning outcomes 1–5] [70 hours].
One Interpretive Working Paper: Each student is responsible for a close reading of one selected pericope, providing a 1,000-1,250 word assessment of major textual elements, issues, and questions (20%). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1, 3, and 4] [10 hours].
One Final Research Paper: a 2,500–3,000 word exegesis paper (35%). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1, 3, and 4] [30 hours].
A Reflection on Lukan Salvation: Each student will develop a 1,250-1,350 word reflection paper on Lukan soteriology, its presentation in the text, related conceptions, and contemporary significance for the church. This should not require research outside of class material (20%). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #3 and #5] [5 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.