Spring 2007/Pasadena
NE506
Gonzalez

NE506: EXEGESIS DEL NUEVO TESTAMENTO: ROMANOS [New Testament Exegesis: Romans].
Camilo Gonzalez.


DESCRIPTION: This course, taught in Spanish, is an exegetical study of Paul's letter to the Romans. It seeks to develop confidence in interpreting the Greek text as well as familiarity with the general background and theological teaching of the letter. The course intends to firm up the student's ability to exegete the Greek text through intensive practice.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

  1. The student will know and understand better the Epistle of Paul to the Romans.

  2. The student will understand better the Pauline theology.

  3. The student will be aware of the contemporary debates in interpreting this epistle.

  4. The student will see more clearly the nature of the gospel of Jesus Christ as it was understood and proclaimed by the apostle Paul.

  5. The student will develop the skill to exegete the Pauline epistles.

RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY: A key tool for the pastor/teacher who would be a responsible steward of the word of God is the ability to exegete the Greek text of the New Testament. To apply one's skills to Romans is at the same time to gain an understanding of Pauline writings and theology.

COURSE FORMAT: This is not primarily a lecture course, although some lectures will be given. It is a hands-on course in which the student will be expected to be actively engaged in the exegetical process in class, through the sharing of specific research assignments. The Greek text of Romans will be the focus of work in the classroom. The class will meet twice weekly for two-hour sessions.

REQUIRED READING:
The Epistle to the Romans. A good modern Spanish translation (RV95, BLA, NVI).

Aland, K. et al. The Greek New Testament. 4th ed. United Bible Societies, 1993.

Cranfield, C. E. B. La Epistola a los Romanos. Tr. D. R. Powell. Eerdmans, 1993 (out of print).

Donfried, Karl P. The Romans Debate. Augsburg, 1977.
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:
Cranfield, C. E. B. The Epistle to the Romans. ICC. T&T Clark, 1979.

Fitzmyer, J. A. Romans: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. ABC. Doubleday, 1993.

ASSIGNMENTS: Three class presentations based on the Greek text and one exegetical paper of 10-15 pages on an assigned subject.

PREREQUISITES: Spanish; LG512; NS501; and NE502.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets MDiv core requirement in New Testament Exegesis (NTE).

FINAL EXAMINATION: No.