Spring 2005/Pasadena
NS531
Kim

NS531: PAULINE THEOLOGY. Seyoon Kim.

DESCRIPTION:

: The course will consider the theology of Paul in the context of his life and mission and in dialogue with the advocates of the "New Perspective on Paul." It will discuss the origin of Paul's gospel and apostleship and the interrelationship between his mission and theology. This will lead to an exposition of the main themes of his theology: Christology, soteriology and ethics, ecclesiology, eschatology, etc.

RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:

: Paul's interpretation of Christ and his work has been the most influential force in Christianity, and his version of the gospel has lost no actuality in our generation. So it is vitally important for students to be equipped with a firm grasp of his gospel for their future ministry. A study of how he draws out missionary consequences from his theological understanding (the gospel and salvation-history) and how he creatively theologizes in the face of concrete needs and problems in the mission field will help students not only to understand his theology better but also to emulate his example in their concrete context of ministry.

COURSE FORMAT:

: The class will meet twice weekly for two-hour sessions of lecture and discussion.

REQUIRED READING:

: Dunn, J. D. G. The Theology of Paul the Apostle. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998.; Hawthorne, G.; Martin, R. P.; and Reid, D., eds. Dictionary of Paul and His Letters. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1993 (a few important entries).; Kim, S. Paul and the New Perspective. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2002.; Westerholm, S. Perspectives Old and New on Paul. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2004.