Winter 2004/Pasadena
NS525
Thompson
NS525: THE CROSS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT. Marianne Meye Thompson.
DESCRIPTION:
- A study of the rich variety of interpretations of the death of
Jesus in the New Testament, as well as the challenge of conveying its
significance today.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- The cross of Jesus lies at the heart of NT theology, informing our
understanding of God, the mission of Jesus, and the character of Christian
faith. It is, therefore, crucial to be able to articulate a biblical theology
of the cross, particularly in order to be able to communicate its significance
in our diverse cultural contexts today.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The course will meet once a week for three hours for lectures and
discussion based on reading in the New Testament and secondary sources.
REQUIRED READING:
- Carroll, John T. and Joel B. Green. The Death of Jesus in Early
Christianity. Hendrickson, 1995.
- Cousar, Charles B. A Theology of the Cross. Fortress, 1990.
- Goldingay, John, ed. The Atonement Today. SPCK, 1995.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Gorman, Michael J. Cruciformity: Paul's Narrative Spirituality
of the Cross. Eerdmans, 2001.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Regular attendance and preparation for class.
- Two short exegetical and theological papers on passages from the NT which
focus on the cross of Christ.
- Final Examination.
PREREQUISITES:
- NS500 and NS501, or NS502.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets M. Div. core requirement in New Testament Theology (NTT).
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- Yes.