Fall 2013/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: The class will meet weekly for three-and-a-half hour sessions. This course will consist of a mixture of lectures, multi-media presentations, and discussions about topics from the assigned reading.

REQUIRED READING:

Brown, R. E. Korean translation of An Introduction to the New Testament. CLC, 2005. ISBN: 978-8934107484, Pub. Price 30,000 Won [340 pp. assigned]. English edition by Yale University Press, 1997. ISBN: 978-0300140163, Pub. Price $40.00.

Kim, S. Korean translation of Paul and the New Perspective. Durano, 2002. ISBN: 978-8953101301, Pub. Price 17,000 Won [391 pp. assigned]. English edition by Eerdmans, 2001. ISBN: 978-0802849748, Pub. Price $39.50.

_____. How to Read the New Testament [in Korean]. Scripture Union, 2008. ISBN: 978-8932520506, Pub. Price 12,000 Won [72 pp. assigned].

_____. What is Gospel? [in Korean]. Durano, 2003. ISBN: 978-8953102472, Pub. Price 7,000 Won [214 pp.].

Ladd, G. E. A Theology of the New Testament. (Korean translation of the 1993 revised English ed.) Daehan Gidokkyo Sohoe, 2001, 2005. ISBN: 978-8951104435, Pub. Price 33,000 Won [350 pp. assigned]. English edition by Eerdmans, 1998. ISBN: 978-0802806802, Pub. Price $39.00.

Marshall, I. H., et al. Korean translation of Exploring the New Testament, Vol. 2: A Guide to the Letters and Revelation. Scripture Union, 2007. ISBN: 978-8932520421, Pub. Price 18,000 Won [542 pp.].

RECOMMENDED READING:

Hawthorne, G. F., and R. P. Martin, eds. Dictionary of Paul and His Letters. InterVarsity Press, 1993. ISBN: 978-0830817786, Pub. Price $60.00.

Meeks, W. A. Korean translation of The Social World of the Apostle Paul. Hankook Jangrokyo, 2002. ISBN: 978-8939805011, Pub. Price 15,000 Won.

Reading selections on eReserves.

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.


NOTE: This ECD is a reliable guide to the course design but is subject to modification. Textbook prices are set by publishers and are subject to change.