Fall 2010/Pasadena
NE506
Green
NE506: NEW TESTAMENT EXEGESIS: GOSPEL OF LUKE. Joel B. Green.
DESCRIPTION: A close reading of selected passages in the Gospel of Luke, with
special attention given to literary, socio-historical, and theological
understandings of the first half of the Lukan narrative comprising the Gospel
of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Having successfully completed this course, students will
have demonstrated the ability (1) to employ a range of exegetical approaches
relevant to the interpretation of the Gospel of Luke; (2) to understand the
Gospel of Luke within its socio-historical, literary, and canonical contexts;
(3) to identify central issues in the critical study of the Gospel of Luke; (4)
to articulate primary theological and ethical concerns of the Gospel of Luke;
and (5) to demonstrate proficiency in lexical semantics, identify grammatical
constructions, engage in syntactical analyses, translate with minimal lexical
assistance, and perform rudimentary exercises in text criticism in the Gospel
of Luke.
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 narratives 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, discussion, and break-out groups.
REQUIRED READING: Choose texts from each of the following sets:
- Set 1: Choose either Aland, K., et al. The Greek New
Testament. 4th ed. United Bible Societies, 1993 [UBS4] (ISBN 9783438051103,
$43.99); or Nestle, E. & K. Aland. Novum Testamentum Graece.
27th ed. Deutsche Bibelstiftung, 1993 [NA27] (ISBN 9783438051004, $40.99).
- Set 2: Choose two of the following: Bock, D.L. Luke. 2 vols.
BECNT. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1994-96 (ISBN 9780801010538 & 9780801010521,
$59.99 & $59.99); Green, J.B. The Gospel of Luke. NICNT. Grand
Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997 (ISBN: 9780802823151, $55); Johnson, L.T. The Gospel
of Luke. SP 3. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical, 1991 (ISBN 9780814659663,
$29.95); and Vinson, R.B. Luke. S&HBC. Macon, GA: Smyth &
Helwys, 2008 (ISBN 9781573120784, $67).
- Set 3: Choose one of the following: Green, J.B. The Theology of
the Gospel of Luke. NTT. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1995 (ISBN
9780521469326, $25.99); Hornik, H.J., & M. Parsons. Illuminating Luke:
The Public Ministry of Christ in Italian Renaissance and Baroque Painting.
London: T. & T. Clark, 2005 (ISBN 9780567028204, $39.95); or
Resseguie, J.L. Spiritual Landscape: Images of the Spiritual Life in the
Gospel of Luke. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2004 (ISBN 9781565638273,
$19.95).
- 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. 3rd ed. University of
Chicago Press, 2000 [BDAG] (ISBN 9780226039336, $150).
- Wallace, D.B. Greek Grammar beyond the Basics: An Exegetical Syntax of
the NT. Zondervan, 1996 (ISBN 978-0310218951, $44.99).
- For further resources, see "Linguistic and Exegetical Books Required in the Master of Divinity Programs" available at http://schedule.fuller.edu/sot/ecds/Ling-Exeg-Biblio.html.
ASSIGNMENTS: (1) Preparation for each meeting of the course by carefully
reading the assigned texts in the Gospel of Luke, comparing one's observations
with at least one of the required commentaries, and preparing translations as
assigned weekly. (2) Preparation of an outline of the Gospel of Luke, including
justification for each decision (15% of course grade). (3) Two interpretive
exercises on selected passages (2 pages each) (25%). (4) A critical review of
one of these books from the required reading list: Green (Theology),
Hornick & Parsons, or Resseguie (20%). (5) Research essay on a pericope in
the Gospel of Luke (ca. 10 pages) (40%).
PREREQUISITES: NE502 Exegetical Method and NS500 New Testament 1.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets MDiv core requirement in New Testament
Exegesis (NTE) and MA program requirements for New Testament book study
(NTBK).
This ECD is a reliable guide to the course design but is subject to modification. (July 2010)