Winter 2004/Pasadena
NE502
Beaton
NE502: EXEGETICAL METHOD AND PRACTICE. Richard Beaton.
DESCRIPTION:
- An introduction to the exegesis of the Greek New Testament, this
course seeks to equip the student with a knowledge of the various tools and
techniques of exegesis. Special attention will be given to the basis upon which
exegetical decisions are made and to the fundamental hermeneutical questions
involved in moving from exegesis to sermon.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- Skillful exegesis is essential to one's understanding of the New
Testament and is foundational to responsible teaching and preaching.
COURSE FORMAT:
- While the course will involve some lectures, the primary focus will
be upon student preparation and presentation of assigned material. The class
will meet twice weekly for two-hour sessions.
REQUIRED READING:
- Gorman, Michael J. Elements of Biblical Exegesis.
Hendrickson, 2001.
- Green, J. B. Hearing the New Testament: Strategies for
Interpretation. Eerdmans, 1995.
- Consultation of the following tools is recommended; some are
required for assignments throughout the quarter. See the Biblical Division
bibliography "Linguistic and Exegetical Books Required in the Master of Divinity Program" available in the SOT Academic Advising office.
- Aland, K. et al. The Greek New Testament. 4th ed. United
Bible Societies, 1993; OR
Nestle, E. and K. Aland. Novum
Testamentum Graece. 27th ed. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelstiftung, 1993.
- Aland, K. Synopsis of the Four Gospels: Greek-English
Edition. . . . 10th ed. United Bible Societies, 1993
[Nestle-Aland26 and the RSV2].
- Danker, F. W. A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other
Early Christian Literature. 3d ed. Based on Walter
Bauer. . . . Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000
[BDAG].
- Metzger, B. M. A Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament. 2nd
ed. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft/United Bible Societies, 1994.
- Wallace, Daniel B. Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics. Zondervan,
1996.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- DeMoss, M. S. Pocket Dictionary for the Study of New Testament
Greek. InterVarsity Press, 2001.
- Fee, G. D. New Testament Exegesis: A Handbook for Students and
Pastors. Rev. ed. Louisville: Westminster/John Knox, 1993.
- Pontifical Biblical Commission. The Interpretation of the Bible in the
Church. Boston: Pauline Books & Media, 1993.
- Zerwick, M. and M. Grosvenor. A Grammatical Analysis of the Greek New
Testament. 5th ed. Rome: Biblical Institute Press, 1996.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Assigned reading.
- Regular assignments in preparation for class.
- Three short written assignments on exegetical components.
- A final exegesis paper (2500 words).
PREREQUISITES: LG512.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets M.Div. core requirement in Hermeneutics (HERM).
FINAL EXAMINATION: None.