Fall 2010/Pasadena
NE502
Nguyen
NE502: EXEGETICAL METHOD AND PRACTICE. V. Henry T. Nguyen.
DESCRIPTION: This course introduces students to the basic principles and
practice of exegesis of the Greek New Testament. Attention will be given to
equipping students with knowledge of the various aims and assumptions, and
tools and techniques of New Testament interpretation.
SIGNIFICANCE FOR LIFE AND MINISTRY: An ability to engage and interpret
faithfully the Greek New Testament is foundational to responsible teaching and
preaching, and to appropriating Christian Scripture.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Having successfully completed this course, students will
have demonstrated (1) knowledge of and practice with various
interpretative methods, tools, and techniques of New Testament exegesis; (2)
skill in making exegetical decisions in particular problems or questions in New
Testament interpretation; and (3) ability to reflect and think through how
theology and praxis arise from the interpretation of Scripture, thus bridging
the gap between the ancient text and modern readers.
COURSE FORMAT: The primary focus of the course will be on student preparation
and presentation of assigned material. The course meets twice weekly for
two-hour sessions for some lectures and discussions.
REQUIRED READING:
- Fee, G. D. New Testament Exegesis: A Handbook for Students and
Pastors. 3rd ed. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2002. ISBN:
9780664223168. Pub. price: $24.95.
- González, Justo L. Santa Biblia: The Bible through Hispanic
Eyes. Nashville: Abingdon, 1996. ISBN: 9780687014521. Pub. price: $18.00.
- Gorman, M. J. Elements of Biblical Exegesis: A Basic Guide for Students
and Ministers. Rev. & expanded ed. Peabody: Hendrickson, 2009. ISBN:
9781598563115. Pub. price: $19.95.
- Sumney, J.L. Philippians: A Greek Student's Intermediate Reader.
Peabody: Hendrickson, 2007. ISBN: 9781565639911. Pub. price: $14.95.
- For assignments in the course, the student will be required to use
some of the exegetical tools listed in the Biblical Division bibliography "Linguistic and Exegetical Books Required in the Master of Divinity Programs" (available at http://schedule.fuller.edu/sot/ecds/Ling-Exeg-Biblio.html and in the SOT Academic Advising office).
ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:
- Completion of regular assigned readings and assignments (20%)
- Two working interpretive exercises on selected passages (2-3 pages each)
(20% each)
- A critical review of González, Santa Biblia (4-5 pages) (15%
of final grade)
- An exegetical essay on a NT text (6-8 pages) (25% of final grade)
PREREQUISITES: LG512.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets MDiv core requirement in Hermeneutics
(HERM).
This ECD is a reliable guide to the course design but is subject to modification. (July 2010)