NS579/NT879
Martin
NS579/NT879: GRECO-ROMAN BACKGROUNDS TO THE NEW TESTAMENT. Ralph Martin.
DESCRIPTION:
- This seminar, intended for doctoral students, provides a forum for
a reading of some texts (mostly in Greek) that relate to the political,
economic, social, philosophical and religious setting of the New Testament.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- This course is primarily designed for future teachers and scholars
in the church. All who wish to know how the New Testament relates to its social
and religious environment will be helped to see the way communication becomes a
greater factor in reading the New Testament then and now.
COURSE FORMAT:
- In fall quarter, 1997, the group will meet once a week, with
personalized tutorials and readings prescribed. Thursday, 3:00-4:50 p.m. is the
set day.
REQUIRED READING:
- Barrett, C. K. The New Testament Background: Selected
Documents. Macmillan, 1957 (reprinted).
- Martin, Ralph P. New Testament Foundations, Vol. 2. Eerdmans,
1986.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- An 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.