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.