Winter 2017/Fuller Online

NE517

Winn

NE517: NEW TESTAMENT BOOK STUDY: GOSPEL OF MARK (4 Units: 160 hours). Adam Winn.

DESCRIPTION: This course is an exegetical study of the Gospel of Mark 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; (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: Between 1200 and 1300 total pages depending on commentary selection.

All students must read:

The Gospel of Mark (TNIV, NRSV or CEB).

Moloney, Francis J. The Gospel of Mark: A Commentary. Baker Academic, 2012. ISBN: 978-0801048418, Pub. Price $34.00 [398 pp.].

Anderson, J. C., and Stephen D. Moore. Mark and Method: New Approaches in Biblical Studies. 2nd ed. Fortress, 2008. ISBN: 978-0800638511, Pub. Price: $22.00 [200 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: 978-0802872128, Pub. Price $60.00 [757 pp.].

RECOMMENDED READING:

Evans, Craig A. Mark 8:27 – 16:20. Word Biblical Commentary 34b. Thomas Nelson, 2001. ISBN: 978-0310521877, Pub. Price $54.99.

Marcus, Joel. Mark 1–8: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. Anchor Bible 27. Doubleday, 2000. ISBN: 978-0300139792, Pub. Price $50.00.

———. Mark 8–16: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. Anchor Bible 27. Yale University Press, 2009. ISBN: 978-0300139792, Pub. Price $50.00.

Winn, Adam. The Purpose of Mark’s Gospel: An Early Christian Response to Roman Imperial Propaganda. Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament II 245. Mohr Siebeck, 2008. ISBN: 978-3161496356, Pub. Price $90.00.

Yarbro Collins, Adella. Mark. Hermeneia. Fortress, 2007. ISBN: 978-0800660789, Pub. Price $90.00.

ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:

1. Listening to/Reading course lecture notes. [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1, 2, and 3] [10 hours].
2. Between 1,200 and 1,300 pages of required reading. [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1, 2, and 3] [85 hours].
3. Participation in course “content forum” – 150-250 words per post (15%). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1, 2, 3, and 5] [15 hours].
4. Critical review (1250 words) in which students will compare two essays from Mark and Method (30%). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #2] [10 hours].
5. 3500 word exegetical paper on a pericope in the Gospel of Mark (45%). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1, 3, 4, and 5]. [35 hours].
6. Final Content Exam: Students will take an objective content exam which tests knowledge of the book’s themes, content, structure, and critical issues (10%). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1, 2, and 3] [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: Yes.