DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on the nature of Pauline Theology. The course
offers students an introduction to selected theological issues in the Pauline
writings.
SIGNIFICANCE FOR LIFE AND MINISTRY: As the Pauline literature is a large part
of the whole New Testament and had an important role in shaping the ministry
and theology of early Christianity, a study of that literature will equip the
students to preach and teach faithfully in varied contexts.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Having successfully completed this course, students will
have demonstrated (1) the capacity to work with the Pauline Epistles in a
synthetic way that takes seriously the particularity of these materials and the
potential of a coordinated witness to the subject of Pauline Theology; (2) the
ability to identify potential resolution to key challenges related to the task
of defining and articulating a Pauline Theology; (3) reflection on the
relationship between exegesis of the Pauline epistles and theological
reflection on those texts and their place in the New Testament; (4) the
ability to identify common issues between Pauline thought and concerns for the
Latino community.
COURSE FORMAT: Lectures and discussion of the Pauline epistles based on
assigned readings. The course will meet for four-hour sessions for ten days.
The course will be taught entirely in Spanish, but written assignments
submitted in English will be acceptable.
REQUIRED READING: