Winter 2008/Pasadena
NE506
Shaules
NE506: NEW TESTAMENT EXEGESIS: ROMANS. William J. Shaules.
DESCRIPTION: This course is a study of Paul's epistle to the Romans
incorporating the Greek text and an exegetical project.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Throughout the duration of this course students will
- master the content of Romans with a focus on its historical circumstances,
major themes, and the interplay between texts in Romans and those of Paul's
literary environment;
- learn basic exegetical strategies for the interpretation of Romans as well
as learn major trends in Romans scholarship;
- learn how Romans is theologically read today in different cultural
circumstances;
- methodologically incorporate the principle of the "incarnational" nature of
the Bible, that is, the Bible as fully divine and fully human.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY: A thorough knowledge of Romans and basic methods of
interpretation are invaluable for ministry, especially teaching and
preaching.
COURSE FORMAT: The class will meet once a week from 6:30-9:50 for lecture and
discussion.
REQUIRED READING:
- A good English translation of Romans (e.g. NRSV, NAB, NIV).
- Aland, K., et al. The Greek New Testament. 4th rev. ed. United Bible
Societies, 1993.
OR Nestle, E., & K. Aland. Novum Testamentum
Graece. 27th ed. Deutsche Bibelstiftung, 1993.
- Dunn, James D. G. Romans 1-8; Romans 9-16. 2 vols. Word Biblical
Commentary 38a, 38b. Dallas: Word, 1988. (Students should puchase both
volumes.)
- Gorman, M. Elements of Biblical Exegesis: A Basic Guide for Students and
Ministers. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2001.
- 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 AND RESOURCES:
- Cranfield, C. E. B. A Critical and Exegetical on the Epistle to
the Romans. 2 vols. ICC. T & T Clark, 1975, 1979.
- Dunn, James D. G. The Theology of Paul the Apostle. Eerdmans,
1998.
- Fitzmyer, Joseph. Romans: A New Translation with Introduction and
Commentary. AB 33. Doubleday, 1993.
- Hay, David M., and Elizabeth E. Johnson, eds. Pauline Theology, Vol.
3: Romans. Fortress, 1995.
- Hays, Richard B. Echoes of Scripture in the Letters of Paul. Yale
University Press, 1989.
- Käsemann, Ernst. Commentary on Romans. Translated by G.W.
Bromily. Eerdmans, 1980.
- Sanders, E. P. Paul and Palestinian Judaism: A Comparison of Patterns of
Religion. Fortress, 1977.
- Wright, N. T. The Climax of the Covenant: Christ and the Law in Pauline
Theology. Fortress, 1991.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Preparation of assigned reading for the class, including the Greek text
- Completion of three quizzes throughout the quarter (30%)
- Completion of an exegetical paper of 12-15 pages (40%)
- Completion of a final exam (30%)
PREREQUISITES: LG512, NE502, and NS500.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets MDiv core requirement in New Testament
Exegesis (NTE).
FINAL EXAMINATION: A final exam will be given during the last class
meeting.
This ECD is a reliable guide to the course design but is subject to modification. (11/07)