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.