NE506
Scholer
NE506: GALATIANS. David M. Scholer.
DESCRIPTION:
- This course is an exegetical study of Paul's letter to the
Galatians. The goals are: (1) to understand Paul's purpose, structure, and
theology in Galatians; (2) to understand Paul's argument in general and in each
paragraph of the letter; (3) to relate Galatians to the issues of Paul and the
Law; (4) to relate Galatians to the issues of Paul and Judaism and his gentile
mission; and (5) to relate Galatians to issues of faith and life in the church
today.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- Galatians remains one of the most influential and powerful
documents in the history of the Church. It is a crucial New Testament text for
issues of theology, ethics, and the inclusive nature of the Church.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The course will consist of lectures, discussion and the reading of
the Greek text of Galatians.
REQUIRED READING:
- Dunn, J. D. G. The Theology of Paul's Letter to the
Galatians. (New Testament Theology.) Cambridge/New York: Cambridge
University Press, 1993.
- Longenecker, R. N. Galatians. (Word Biblical Commentary 41.)
Dallas: Word, 1990.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Betz, H. D. Galatians: A Commentary on Paul's Letter to the
Churches in Galatia. (Hermeneia.) Philadelphia: Fortress, 1979.
- Bruce, F. F. The Epistle to the Galatians: A Commentary on the Greek
Text (New International Greek Testament Commentary.) Grand Rapids: William
B. Eerdmans, 1982.
- Dunn, J. D. G. The Epistle to the Galatians. (Black's New Testament
Commentary.) Peabody: Hendrickson, 1993.
- Martyn, J. L. Galatians: A New Translation with Introduction and
Commentary. (Anchor Bible 33A.) New York: Doubleday, 1997.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Translation of the Greek text of Galatians, including translation
examinations.
- An essay on the theology of Galatians.
- A major exegesis paper on a paragraph within Galatians.
PREREQUISITES:
- LG512; NS501; NE502.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets M. Div. core requirement in New Testament Exegesis (NTE).
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- No.