Spring 2014/Pasadena
NS501
Kirk
NS501: NEW TESTAMENT 2: ROMANS-REVELATION (4 Units). J. R. Daniel Kirk.
DESCRIPTION: This course constitutes an introduction to the nature, structure, and message of the New Testament letters and the Apocalypse of John in their historical, literary, and canonical contexts.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Having successfully completed this course, students will have demonstrated that they: (1) are familiar with the historical background, genre, content, structure, and message of the writings from Romans through Revelation; (2) have skill in the interpretation of these writings as appropriate for effective leadership in various contexts; and (3) can articulate the character of the NT letters and the Apocalypse of John as witnesses to the significance of Jesus Christ for the life and mission of his church.
COURSE FORMAT: The course meets weekly for three-hour sessions for lecture, discussion, and exegetical skills development; it also requires active participation in an online discussion.
REQUIRED READING:
Either the CEB, NRSV, or TNIV translation of the New Testament.
Bauckham, Richard. The Theology of the Book of Revelation. Cambridge University Press, 1993. ISBN: 978-0521356916, Pub. Price $28.00 [181 pp.].
Donelson, Lewis R. From Hebrews to Revelation: A Theological Introduction. Westminster John Knox, 2000. ISBN: 978-0664222369, Pub. Price $30.00 [168 pp.].
Gorman, Michael J. Apostle of the Crucified Lord: A Theological Introduction to Paul and His Letters. Eerdmans, 2004. ISBN: 978-0802839343, Pub. Price $42.00 [624 pp.].
Assorted articles online [75 pages].
ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:
Participation in online discussion group (32%).
Integration Project (34%).
FINAL exam (34%).
PREREQUISITES: None.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets MDiv core requirement in New Testament 2 (NT2); meets MAT (2010) program requirement.
FINAL EXAMINATION: Yes.