Summer 2008/Pasadena
Five-week Intensive: June 23-July 25
NE502
Winn
NE502: EXEGETICAL METHOD AND PRACTICE. Adam D. Winn.
DESCRIPTION: This course introduces exegetical tools, techniques, and theories
for the study of the Greek New Testament. Students will discuss the aims and
assumptions of exegesis, will become familiar with major tools and resources
that aid in the exegesis of the Greek New Testament, and will practice (both
inside and outside of class) the exegetical skills that they acquire. Special
attention will be given to the importance of exegesis in the life of the church
and the life of individual believers.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: As a result of completing this course, students will (1) be
familiar with the various tools, techniques, and theoretical principles of
exegesis of the Greek New Testament; (2) be equipped to recognize, research,
and make informed decisions about interpretive issues/problems that abound in
the Greek New Testament ; (3) see more clearly the nature of the Bible as both
a divine and human work; (4) develop an appreciation for the place of
responsible exegesis in the construction of theological commitments, pastoral
and lay ministry, and personal spiritual growth.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY: This course seeks to shape students into skilled
interpreters/exegetes of the New Testament, a trait that is essential for
responsible Christian preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and discipleship.
COURSE FORMAT: The class will meet twice weekly for four-hour sessions for
five weeks. The course will be a combination of lectures, class and group
discussions of prepared assignments and/or various critical methodologies, and
working through sample passages from the Greek New Testament.
REQUIRED READING:
- Aland, K. et al. The Greek New Testament. 4th ed. United
Bible Societies, 1993.
OR Nestle, E. and K. Aland. Novum Testamentum
Graece. 27th ed. Deutsche Bibelstiftung, 1993.
- Fee, G. D. New Testament Exegesis: A Handbook for Students and
Pastors. 3rd ed. Westminster John Knox, 2002.
- Green, J. B., ed. Hearing the New Testament: Strategies for
Interpretation. Eerdmans, 1995.
- Scholer, D. M. A Basic Bibliographic Guide for New Testament
Exegesis. 3rd ed. Incomplete and working draft as of March 2, 2007.
- Extended use of each of the following tools will be required for
assignments throughout the quarter. See the Biblical Division bibliography
"Linguistic and Exegetical Books Required in the Master of Divinity Program"
available in the SOT Academic Advising office or at www.fuller.edu/sot/ecds/083/Ling-Exeg-Biblio.html.
- Aland, K. Synopsis of the Four Gospels: Greek-English
Edition. . . . 10th ed. United Bible Societies, 1993
[Nestle-Aland26 and the RSV2].
- Danker, F. W. A Greek-English Lexicon of the New
Testament. . . . University of Chicago Press, 2000.
- Metzger, B. M. A Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament. 2nd
ed. Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft/United Bible Societies, 1994.
- Wallace, Daniel B. Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics. Zondervan,
1996.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Erickson, R. J. A Beginners Guide to New Testament Exegesis:
Taking the Fear out of Critical Method. InterVarsity Press, 2005.
- Hagner, D. A. New Testament Exegesis and Research: A Guide for
Seminarians. Pasadena, 1999.
ASSIGNMENTS: (1) Weekly assignments that engage the various elements of
exegesis (50%); (2) Four translation assignments from the Greek New Testament
(20%); (3) A 4500-word exegetical paper (30%).
PREREQUISITES: LG512.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets MDiv core requirement in Hermeneutics
(HERM).
FINAL EXAMINATION: None.
This ECD is a reliable guide to the course design but is subject to modification. (4/08)