Spring 2009/Pasadena
NT825/525
Green
NT825/525: BIBLICAL THEOLOGY AND THEOLOGICAL HERMENEUTICS. Joel B. Green.
DESCRIPTION: An exploration of the development of modern "biblical theology,"
current models of engaging in the task of "biblical theology," obstacles to a
"biblical theology," and the contemporary recovery of a theological
hermeneutics in relation to the biblical theology movement.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Having successfully completed this course, participants
should be able (1) to summarize critical issues related to the "biblical
theology" project; (2) to articulate the significance of an ecclesial context
for biblical interpretation; (3) to compare and critically assess varied
approaches to theological hermeneutics; and (4) to propose and/or defend (an)
approach(es) to the task of "biblical theology" and/or theological
interpretation of Christian Scripture.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY: The unity of the Christian Bible, Old and New
Testaments, is one of the church's central theological claims, and performance
of the Bible within the church is typically based on a de facto biblical
theology. This course explores the problematic of Scripture's theological unity
along with the central place of the Bible in the life and faith of the
church.
COURSE FORMAT: This seminar meets weekly for presentations on and discussion
of significant reading on biblical theology and theological hermeneutics.
REQUIRED READING:
- Adam, A. K. M. Faithful Interpretation. Fortress, 2006.
- Adam, A.K.M., et al. Reading Scripture with the Church. Baker,
2006.
- Bockmuehl, Markus, and Alan J. Torrance, eds. Scripture's Doctrine and
Theology's Bible. Baker, 2008.
- Burnett, Richard E. Karl Barth's Theological Exegesis. Eerdmans,
2004.
- Collins, John J. Encounters with Biblical Theology. Fortress,
2005.
- Green, Joel B., and Max Turner, eds. Between Two Horizons. Eerdmans,
2000.
- Levering, Matthew. Participatory Biblical Exegesis. University of
Notre Dame Press, 2008.
- Paddison, Angus. Theological Hermeneutics and 1 Thessalonians.
Cambridge University Press, 2005.
- Räisänen, Heikki. Beyond New Testament Theology. 2nd ed.
SCM, 2000.
- Seitz, Christopher R. Word without End. Eerdmans, 1998.
- Watson, Francis. Text, Church, and World. Eerdmans, 1994.
- Selections from the following:
- Arnold, Bill T., and David W. Baker, eds. The Face
of Old Testament Studies. Baker, 1999.
- Barr, James. The Concept of Biblical Theology. Fortress, 1999.
- Bartholomew, Craig, et al., eds. Out of Egypt. Zondervan, 2004.
- Brueggemann, Walter. Theology of the Old Testament. Fortress,
1997.
- Caird G. B., and L. D. Hurst. New Testament Theology. Clarendon,
1994.
- Goldingay, John. Old Testament Theology. Vol. 1. InterVarsity Press,
2003.
- Marshall, I. Howard. New Testament Theology. InterVarsity Press,
2004.
- Scobie, Charles H. H. The Ways of Our God. Eerdmans, 2003.
- Stuhlmacher, P. Biblische Theologie des Neuen Testaments. Band 1.
Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 2005.
- Selected published journal articles; see the course
syllabus.
RECOMMENDED READING: See the course syllabus.
ASSIGNMENTS: (1) Preparation, Attendance, and Participation, including the
preparation of short responses to selected readings (20% of grade). (2) Seminar
Presentation (20%). (3) Critical Review (15%). (4) Final Paper (45%).
Requirements 1 and 4 will be adapted for master's-level students.
PREREQUISITES: Admission into the ThM or PhD program; at master's level:
permission of the professor.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: PhD/ThM elective. MDiv elective.
FINAL EXAMINATION: None.
This ECD is a reliable guide to the course design but is subject to modification. (1/09)