Fall 2005/Pasadena
NE506
Beaton
NE506: NEW TESTAMENT EXEGESIS: GOSPEL OF MARK. Richard Beaton.
DESCRIPTION: The course will engage in detailed exegesis of portions of the
Greek text of Mark. In addition to the historical and critical issues, we will
pay special attention to the contemporary trends in the study of the Gospel as
well as its unique characteristics, theology, and life-setting. The course
intends to build upon exegetical methods and solidify exegesis of the Greek
text through intensive practice.
COURSE OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES: The course seeks to develop interpretive
sensibilities in the student so that the student will be able to:
- understand more about the literary features of Mark;
- apply earlier Greek language learning to specific texts;
- solidify earlier learning of the Greek language;
- appreciate new ways of reading Scripture;
- better understand the historical and cultural context;
- develop ability in interpreting Mark;
- see more clearly the nature of the Bible as both human word and holy
Scripture;
- move towards a deeper obedience to Scripture in his or her life.
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: The class will meet twice weekly for two-hour sessions. While
the course will involve some lectures, the primary focus will be upon student
preparation and presentation of assigned material.
REQUIRED READING:
- Aland, K. Synopsis of the Four Gospels: Greek-English
Edition. . . . 10th ed. United Bible Societies, 1993
[Nestle-Aland26 and the RSV2].
- Black, C. Clifton. Mark: Images of an Apostolic Interpreter.
Fortress, 1994.
- Telford, William. The Interpretation of Mark. T & T Clark,
1995.
- One of the following volumes or sets:
- France, R. T. The Gospel of Mark: A Commentary on
the Greek Text. NIGNT. Eerdmans, 2002.
- Guelich, R. A. Mark 1-8:26. WBC 34A. Word, 1989.
And
Evans, Craig. Mark 8:27-16:20. WBC 34B. Nelson, 2001.
- Hooker, Morna. A Commentary on the Gospel of Mark. BNTC. A & C
Black, 1991.
- Marcus, Joel. Mark 1-8. ABC 27. Doubleday, 2000.
- See the Biblical Division bibliography "Linguistic and Exegetical Books Required in the Master of Divinity Program" available in the SOT
Academic Advising office.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Best, E. Mark: The Gospel as Story. T & T Clark, 1983.
- Hurtado, Larry. Mark. NIBC. Hendrickson, 1989.
- Rhoads, David M., et al. Mark as Story: an Introduction to the Narrative
of a Gospel. Fortress, 1999.
- Telford, William. The Theology of the Gospel of Mark. Cambridge,
1999.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Preparation and presentation of assigned Greek passages (20%).
- Two exegesis papers based on the Greek NT that address current issues in
Markan studies (1200 words; 25% each).
- A paper on Markan Theology (2000 words; 30%).
PREREQUISITES: LG512; NE502; NS500.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets MDiv core requirement in New Testament
Exegesis (NTE).
FINAL EXAMINATION: No.