NE565/NT865
Martin
NE565/NT865: INTERPRETIVE STRATEGIES FOR NEW TESTAMENT STUDY. Ralph P.
Martin.
DESCRIPTION:
- This seminar, intended for doctoral students, provides a forum for
in-depth consideration, research, and study of methods in New Testament
investigation. The outline is based on the volume, Hearing the New
Testament, ed. Joel B. Green (1995) with focus on rhetorical, literary,
narrative, form, redaction, and liturgical/doxological criticism. In the Spring
1997 quarter the biblical text to be considered is 2
Corinthians.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- All types of ministry depend on, and are shaped by, our
understanding of how the New Testament, the church's foundation documents, are
to be studied and applied.
COURSE FORMAT:
- In spring quarter, 1997, the group will meet once a week, with
personalized tutorials and readings prescribed. Thursday, 3-5 p.m. is the set
day.
REQUIRED READING:
- Green, Joel B., ed. Hearing the New Testament. 1995.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- As essay will be written and presented for class
discussion.
PREREQUISITES:
- CATS enrolled member, with a special invitation to a limited number
of M.Div./M.A. students (who are suitably qualified) with the permission of the
instructor.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Elective.
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- None.