Summer 2017/Online

NE517

Gabrielson

NE517: NEW TESTAMENT BOOK STUDY: GALATIANS (4 Units: 160 hours). Jeremy Gabrielson.

DESCRIPTION: A close reading of Paul’s Letter to the Galatians, with special attention given to literary, socio-historical, political, and canonical contexts and the theological interpretation of the letter as Christian scripture.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Having successfully completed this course, students will have demonstrated the ability (1) to interpret Galatianswithin its literary, socio-historical, political, and canonical contexts; (2) to identify central issues in the critical study of Galatians; (3) to articulate primary theological and ethical concerns of Galatians; (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: 1065 total pages required.

Kahl, Brigitte. Galatians Re-Imagined: Reading with the Eyes of the Vanquished. Fortress Press, 2010. ISBN: 978-1451488074, Pub. Price $29.00 [303 pp. assigned].

Martyn, J. Louis. Galatians: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. Yale University Press, 2004. ISBN: 978-0300139853, Pub. Price $65.00 [526 pp. assigned].

Course Packet (e-reserves) will include articles or book excerpts by: J. Barclay, R. Bauckham, M. Bockmuehl, D. Boyarin, B. Childs, S. Cohen, D. Congdon, B.R. Gaventa, M. Gorman, J. Hardin, R. Hays, D. Horrell, J. Lee, B. Longenecker, M. Nanos, E. Schussler-Fiorenza, E. Plumer (Augustine), J. Riches, N.T. Wright [236 pp. assigned]

RECOMMENDED READING:

Oakes, Peter. Galatians. Baker Academic, 2015. ISBN: 9780801032752, Pub. Price $30.00 [236 pp.]

ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:

1. Instruction hours will include 20 hours of lecture content – approximately three 40 minute lectures per week via audio, video, written or PowerPoint presentations, etc. [This assignment is related to learning outcome #1, 2, and 3.] [20 hours].
2. 250-word weekly forum posts (10%). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #1, 2, and 3.] [10 hours].
3. 250-word weekly replies (10%). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #1, 2, and 3.] [10 hours].
4. 1,065 pages of required reading [This assignment is related to learning outcome #1, 2, 3, and 4.] [71 hours].
5. Completion of one two-page Reflection Paper or artistic/creative response to reading the letter through to completion in one sitting (10%). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #1,2, 3, and 5.] [4 hours]
6. Completion of two five-page (1250 word) essays (30%). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.] [15 hours].
7. Completion of one 3000 word Exegetical Paper. (40%). [This assignment is related to learning outcome # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.]. [30 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.