NS531
Canales
NS531: TEOLOGIA PAULINA. Isaac J. Canales.
DESCRIPTION:
- This course, which is offered in Spanish (en Español),
provides a sketch of the most prominent theological themes that emerge from
Paul's gospel as seen in the Pauline correspondence. Special attention will be
given to his thinking about God, Christ, the Holy Spirit and their roles in the
stories of salvation and the church.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- The course will stimulate the student of Paul to draw frequent
parallels between Paul's calling as an urban missionary and pastor and the
student's own missionary context among the Hispanic peoples of the Southwest.
Since Paul was a contextual theologian, the book by Manuel Ortiz will be used
as "the context" within which the Pastor will theologize using Paul as a
model.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The course will meet weekly on Tuesday mornings for three and a
half hours.
REQUIRED READING:
- Martin, R. P. Reconciliation: A Study of Paul's Theology.
Atlanta: John Knox, 1981.
- Bruce, F. F. Paul: Apostle of the Heart Set Free. Grand Rapids:
Eerdmans, 1977.
- Ortiz, Manuel. The Hispanic Challenge: Opportunities Confronting the
Church. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1994.
- Either:
- Fitzmyer, J. A. Pauline Theology. A Brief
Sketch. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall, 1967. OR
- Hasel, G. F. New Testament Theology: Basic Issues in the Current
Debate. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1978.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- A minimum of 1500 pages of reading required in order to pass the
course. It should be done in books of differing points of view. A report of all
readings is to be turned in at the last class, including all reading done for
the paper. A paper of 10 pages is to be written and turned in by the last day
of class. Occasional quizzes will be given in the readings.
PREREQUISITES:
- Spanish; NS501. Greek (LG512) recommended, but not
required.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets M. Div. core requirement in New Testament Theology (NTT).
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- Yes, and a paper (see assignments).