DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on the nature of Pauline theology and
introduces students to selected theological issues in the Pauline epistles.
SIGNIFICANCE FOR LIFE AND MINISTRY: Given the importance of the apostle Paul's
voice within the New Testament canon and in the history of Christian tradition,
an acquaintance with key issues in Pauline theology will equip students for
faithful preaching and teaching in varied contexts.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Students completing this course will have demonstrated the
ability (1) to work with the Pauline epistles in a synthetic way that takes
seriously the particularity of these materials and the potential of their
coordinated witness to the subject of Pauline theology; (2) to identify
potential resolutions to key challenges related to the task of defining and
articulating a Pauline theology; (3) to demonstrate the relationship between
exegesis of the Pauline epistles and theological reflection on those texts and
their place in New Testament Theology; and (4) to reflect critically on the
contextual nature of Pauline theology.
COURSE FORMAT: Lectures and discussion of the Pauline epistles and assigned
secondary readings. The course will meet twice weekly for two-hour sessions.
REQUIRED READING: