Spring 2008/Pasadena
NE506
Green

NE506: NEW TESTAMENT EXEGESIS: JAMES and 1 PETER. Joel B. Green.


DESCRIPTION: A close reading of the letters of James and 1 Peter with special attention given to literary, socio-historical, and theological understandings of the epistles.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Having successfully completed this course, students will be able to


RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY: Central to Christian discipleship and the various forms of Christian ministry is serious and faithful engagement with the biblical texts read as Christian Scripture. This course focuses on the development of competence among readers of New Testament letters for this most essential grace of working with these texts.

COURSE FORMAT: This course is concerned with the practice of New Testament exegesis. As a result, participation will require regular preparation and exegetical practice. The course meets twice weekly for two-hour sessions for lectures and regular discussion.

REQUIRED READING:
Choose one text from each of the following four sets:

Either Aland, K., et al. The Greek New Testament. 4th ed. United Bible Societies, 1993 [UBS4];
Or Nestle, E. & K. Aland. Novum Testamentum Graece. 27th ed. Deutsche Bibelstiftung, 1993 [NA27].

Either Johnson, Luke Timothy. The Letter of James. Anchor Bible 37A. Doubleday, 1995.
Or Martin, Ralph P. James. WBC 48. Word, 1988.

Either Achtemeier, Paul J. A Commentary on First Peter. Hermeneia. Fortress, 1996.
Or Green, Joel B. 1 Peter. Two Horizons New Testament Commentary. Eerdmans, 2007.

Either Hartin, Patrick J. A Spirituality of Perfection. Liturgical Press, 1999.
Or Elliott, John H. Conflict, Community, and Honor: 1 Peter in Social-Scientific Perspective. Wipf & Stock, 2007.

Students will need to consult the following resources throughout the quarter:
Danker, F. W. A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature. 3d ed. University of Chicago Press, 2000 [BDAG].

Wallace, D. B. Greek Grammar beyond the Basics: An Exegetical Syntax of the New Testament. Zondervan, 1996.
For further resources, see "Linguistic and Exegetical Books Required in the Master of Divinity Program" available at http://www.fuller.edu/sot/ecds/082/Ling-Exeg-Biblio.html.

ASSIGNMENTS: (1) Preparation for each meeting of the course by carefully reading the assigned texts in James or 1 Peter, comparing their observations with at least one of the required commentaries, and preparing translations as assigned weekly. (2) Preparation of an outline for each of these two books, including justification for each decision (15% of final grade). (3) Two interpretive exercises on selected passages (2 pages each) (20% of final grade). (4) Serve as a "translation consultant" for one class meeting (10% of final grade). (5) A critical review of either Hartin or Elliott (20% of final grade). (6) Research essay on a NT text (8-10 pages) (35% of final grade).

PREREQUISITES: NE502 Exegetical Method and NS501 New Testament 2.

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

FINAL EXAMINATION: None.

This ECD is a reliable guide to the course design but is subject to modification. (1/08)