Winter 2009/Pasadena
NE567
Shaules
NE567: GALATIANS (ENGLISH TEXT). William J. Shaules.
DESCRIPTION: This course is a study of Paul's epistle to the Galatians using
the English text.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Having successfully completed this course, students will be
able to
- demonstrate their understanding of Galatians within its historical
circumstances and literary environment;
- employ basic exegetical strategies for the interpretation of Galatians;
- explain major trends in the scholarship surrounding Galatians;
- identify issues of theological and ethical concern brought to light by
Galatians;
- methodologically incorporate the principle of the "incarnational" nature of
the Bible, that is, the Bible as both divinely inspired and written by human
authors.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY: A thorough knowledge of Galatians and basic methods of
interpretation are invaluable for ministry, especially teaching and
preaching.
COURSE FORMAT: The class will meet weekly for three-hour sessions for lecture
and discussion.
REQUIRED READING:
- Either the NRSV or TNIV translation of Galatians.
- Barclay, John M. G. Obeying the Truth: Paul's Ethics in Galatians.
Minneapolis: Fortress, 1991.
- Dunn, James D. G. The Epistle to the Galatians. Black's New
Testament Commentaries 9. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1993.
- Gorman, M. Elements of Biblical Exegesis: A Basic Guide for Students and
Ministers. Rev. ed. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2008.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Dunn, James D. G. The Theology of Paul the Apostle.
Eerdmans, 1998.
- Hay, David M., and Elizabeth E. Johnson, eds. Pauline Theology, Vol.
1: Thessalonians, Philippians, Galatians, Philemon. Fortress, 1991.
- Hays, Richard B. Echoes of Scripture in the Letters of Paul. Yale
University Press, 1989.
- Longenecker, Richard, N. Galatians. WBC 41. Word Books, 1990.
- Martyn, J. Louis. Galatians: A New Translation with Introduction and
Commentary. AB 33a. Doubleday, 1997.
- Matera, Frank J. Galatians. Sacra Pagina 9. Liturgical Press,
1992.
- 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.
- See also the Biblical Division bibliography "Linguistic and
Exegetical Books Required in the Master of Divinity Program" available in the
SOT Academic Advising office.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Preparation of assigned reading for the class
- Completion of two short exegetical assignments of 3-5 pages in length
assigned throughout the quarter (30%)
- Completion of an exegetical paper of 12-15 pages (40%)
- Completion of a final exam (30%)
PREREQUISITES: None.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets the MA program requirements for New
Testament book study (NTBK).
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. (10/08)