NE502
Hagner
NE502: EXEGETICAL METHODS. Donald A. Hagner.
DESCRIPTION:
- This course provides the student with a comprehensive exegetical
methodology which is then applied to specific portions of the Greek New
Testament. The original passages will include different genres of the New
Testament literature, e.g., historical narrative, parables, epistles,
apocalyptic. The purpose is to equip the student with a knowledge of both the
tools and the techniques of exegesis. In the actual practice of exegesis
special attention will be given to how exegetical decisions are made, as well
as to underlying hermeneutical questions involved in moving from exegesis to
sermon.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- The ability to exegete the Greek NT is one of the most important
tools for responsible preaching and teaching. There can be no good theology
without good exegesis.
COURSE FORMAT:
- Apart from some introductory and occasional lectures, this should
be considered a lab course: that is, a high degree of student participation is
expected. In addition to the general study and preparation of the Greek
passages, students will be assigned special areas in which to do in-depth
exegetical work. The results of this special research will then be presented
and discussed in class. Class will meet twice weekly for two-hour
sessions.
REQUIRED READING:
- Aland, Kurt, ed. Synopsis of the Four Gospels: Greek-English
Edition of the Synopsis Quattuor Evangeliorium, with the Greek Nestle-Aland
26th Edition Text and Parallel English Revised Standard Version 2nd Edition
Text. 9th Edition. United Bible Societies (New York: American Bible
Society), 1987.
- Black, D. A. and Dockery, D. S., eds. New Testament Criticism and
Interpretation. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1991.
- Greenlee, J. H. A Concise Exegetical Grammar of NT Greek. Grand
Rapids: Eerdmans, 1986.
- Hagner, D. A. Writing Exegesis and Research Papers in New Testament
Studies: A Guide for Seminarians. Pasadena: Fuller Theological Seminary,
1993.
- Porter, S. E. Idioms of the Greek New Testament. Sheffield: JSOT,
1992.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Fee, G. D. New Testament Exegesis. Philadelphia:
Westminster, 1983.
- For those whose Greek needs serious brushing up:
- Mueller, W. Grammatical Aids for Students of New
Testament Greek. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1972.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Notes from the weekly assignments.
- An exegesis paper reflecting your knowledge of the skills of exegesis and
your effective use of major tools. Maximum length, 12 pages. To be done on a
passage selected from list provided in class. Late papers, except those due to
genuine emergencies, will be marked down.
PREREQUISITES:
- LG512.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets M.Div. core requirement in hermeneutics (HERM).
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- None.