Spring 2006/Pasadena
NE506
Beaton
NE506: NEW TESTAMENT EXEGESIS: 1 PETER. Richard Beaton.
DESCRIPTION: The course will engage in detailed exegesis of the Greek text of
1 Peter. In addition to the historical and critical issues, we will pay special
attention to the contemporary trends in the study of the book 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:
- apply earlier Greek language learning to specific texts;
- better understand the historical and cultural context;
- develop ability in interpreting 1 Peter;
- see more clearly the nature of the Bible as both human word and holy
Scripture.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY: First Peter addresses core issues of Christian
identity, God's vision for a renewed community, living with a view to the
Christian hope, witness, and perseverance in the face of resistance and
hostility. 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 once a week in a three-hour session.
REQUIRED READING:
- Chester, Andrew, and Ralph P. Martin. Theology of the Letters of
James, Peter, and Jude. Cambridge University Press, 1994.
- deSilva, D. A. Honor, Patronage, Kinship, and Purity: Unlocking New
Testament Culture. InterVarsity Press, 2000.
- Elliott, J. H. 1 Peter. Anchor Bible 37B. Doubleday, 2000.
- Michaels, J. R. 1 Peter. WBC. Word, 1988.
- 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:
- Achtemeier, Paul J. 1 Peter. Hermeneia. Fortress, 1996.
- Davids, P. H. The First Epistle of Peter. NICNT. Eerdmans, 1990.
- Jobes, Karen. 1 Peter. BECNT. Baker Academic, 2005.
- Marshall, I. H. 1 Peter. IVPNTC. InterVarsity Press, 1991.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Preparation and presentation of assigned Greek passages (20%).
- Two short papers on exegetical/theological issues in 1 Peter (1200 words;
20% each).
- An exegetical paper on the Greek text of 1 Peter (2500 words; 40%).
PREREQUISITES: NE502 and NS501.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets MDiv core requirement in New Testament
Exegesis (NTE).
FINAL EXAMINATION: No.