Spring 2004/Pasadena
NE506
Scholer
NE506: NEW TESTAMENT EXEGESIS: ROMANS. David M. Scholer.
DESCRIPTION:
- This course is an exegetical study of Paul's letter to the Romans.
The goals are: (1) to understand Paul's purpose, structure and theology in
Romans; (2) to understand Paul's argument in general and in each paragraph of
the letter; (3) to relate Romans to the issues of Paul and the Law; (4) to
relate Romans to the issues of Paul and Judaism and his gentile mission; and
(5) to relate Romans to issues of faith and life in the Church today. The
course will contribute in general to the student's exegetical and interpretive
skills and appreciation of Scripture.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- Romans remains one of the most influential and powerful documents
in the history of the Church. It is a crucial New Testament text for issues of
theology and ethics.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The course will consist of lectures, discussion and the reading of
selected portions of the Greek text of Romans. The class will meet twice a week
for two hours each time.
REQUIRED READING:
- Cranfield, C. E. B. Romans: A Shorter Commentary. Grand
Rapids: William B. Eerdmans, 1985.
- Donfried, K. P. The Romans Debate. Rev. ed. Peabody: Hendrickson,
1991.
- Fitzmyer, J. A. Romans: A New Translation with Introduction and
Commentary. (Anchor Bible 33.) New York: Doubleday, 1993.
- Grieb, A. K. The Story of Romans: A Narrative Defense of God's
Righteousness. Louisville/London: Westminster John Knox, 2002.
- Haacker, K. The Theology of Paul's Letter to the Romans. (New
Testament Theology.) Cambridge/New York: Cambridge University Press, 2003.
- See also the Biblical Division bibliography "Linguistic and Exegetical Books Required in the Master of Divinity Program" available in the
SOT Academic Advising office. Note that the N-A 27th edition is now in an
updated 8th printing (2001).
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Hay, D. M. and Johnson, E. E. Pauline Theology; Vol. 3:
Romans. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1995.
- Esler, P. F. Conflict and Identity in Romans: The Social Setting of
Paul's Letter. Minneapolis: Fortress, 2003.
- Walters, J. C. Ethnic Issues in Paul's Letter to the Romans: Changing
Self-Definitions in Earliest Roman Christianity. Valley Forge: Trinity
Press International, 1993.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Translation of the Greek text of Romans 6, 11 and 15, tested in three
written translation examinations (each examination is 10% of the grade).
- An essay examination (given on the last day of the course) on the theology
of Romans (30% of the grade).
- A major exegesis paper (4,500-6,500 words) on an approved text in Romans
(40% of the grade).
PREREQUISITES:
- NE502 and NS501.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets M. Div. core requirement in New Testament Exegesis
(NTE).
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- No.