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:
  1. Translation of the Greek text of Galatians, including translation examinations.

  2. An essay on the theology of Galatians.

  3. 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.