Fall 2012/Pasadena
NS501
Hwang
NS501: NEW TESTAMENT 2: ROMANS-REVELATION (Taught in Korean). Jin K.
Hwang.
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide a general introduction to the
second half of the New Testament, namely, the epistles and the book of
Revelation, with particular attention given to the Pauline epistles. The course
will attempt to read and interpret these writings from the historical,
literary, socio-rhetorical, and theological perspectives.
SIGNIFICANCE FOR LIFE AND MINISTRY: The New Testament writings that are
covered in this course are particularly significant for they not only witness
the historical developments of early Christianity but also provide the
theological foundations of Christian beliefs and practices. Therefore, one
needs to understand these books in order to discern and teach what to believe
and how to behave as a Christian--whether inside or outside the church.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Having successfully completed this course, students will
have demonstrated the ability (1) to understand the New Testament writings from
Romans through Revelation primarily in their historical and literary contexts;
(2) to address the major interpretive and theological issues of each of these
writings; (3) to appreciate the unity and diversity of the Christian gospel
proclaimed by the New Testament writers at different occasions; and (4) to see
the relevance of what is said in these writings for themselves and their
congregations.
COURSE FORMAT: This course will consist of a mixture of lectures, multi-media
presentations, and discussions about topics from the assigned reading. The
class will meet weekly for three-and-a-half-hour sessions.
REQUIRED READING:
- Brown, R. E. Korean translation of An Introduction to the New
Testament. Seoul: CLC, 2005. ISBN: 978-89-341-0748-4. 30,000 Won.
- Kim, S. Korean translation of Paul and the New Perspective. Seoul:
Durano, 2002 (selected chapters). ISBN: 89-531-0130-1. 17,000 Won.
- _____. What is Gospel? [in Korean]. Seoul: Durano, 2003. ISBN:
89-531-0247-2. 7,000 Won.
- _____. How to Read the New Testament [in Korean]. Seoul: Scripture
Union, 2008 (selected chapters). ISBN: 978-89-325-2050-6. 12,000 Won.
- Ladd, G. E. A Theology of the New Testament. (Korean translation of
the 1993 revised English ed.) Seoul: Daehan Gidokkyo Sohoe, 2001, 2005. ISBN:
89-511-0443-5. 33,000 Won.
- Marshall, I. H., et al. Korean translation of Exploring the New
Testament, Vol. 2: A Guide to the Letters and Revelation. Seoul:
Scripture Union, 2007. ISBN: 978-89-325-2042-1. 18,000 Won.
- Reading selections on e-reserve.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Hawthorne, G. F., and R. P. Martin, eds. Dictionary of Paul and
His Letters. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1993. ISBN: 0830817786.
$60.00.
- Meeks, W. A. Korean translation of The Social World of the Apostle
Paul. Seoul: Hankook Jangrokyo Pub., 2002. ISBN: 8939805011. 15,000
Won.
ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT: (1) Journal on weekly reading assignments (20%).
(2) Two 5- to 8-page papers, each dealing with major exegetical and theological
issues in a passage chosen from a list that will be provided in class (40%).
(3) Final examination (40%).
PREREQUISITES: Korean.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets MDiv core requirement in New Testament 2
(NT2) ; meets MAT (2010) program requirement.
FINAL EXAMINATION: Yes.
This ECD is a reliable guide to the course design but is subject to modification. (July 2012)