NE502
M. M. Thompson
NE502: EXEGETICAL METHOD AND PRACTICE. Marianne Meye Thompson.
DESCRIPTION:
- This course serves to acquaint students with the basic principles
and practice of historical exegesis in the Greek New Testament. Attention will
be given to bibliographical resources and tools available for exegetical help;
how exegetical decisions are made; the ways we move to appropriation of text;
and to the assumptions underlying study of the Scripture.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- The purpose of this course is to equip students with a knowledge of
the tools, aids, and methods of exegeting the Greek New Testament. This task is
foundational to responsible preaching and teaching, and to appropriating the
message of the Scriptures for today.
COURSE FORMAT:
- Because this course seeks to provide instruction and practice in
doing exegesis, extensive student preparation and participation is expected.
The course meets twice a week for lectures and regular discussion.
REQUIRED READING:
- The following tools are recommended for consultation; some will be
required for assignments throughout the quarter:
- Bauer's Lexicon and a critical edition of the Greek New Testament,
either GNT4 (1993) or N-A27 (1993).
- Danker, Frederick. Multipurpose Tools for Bible Study. Minneapolis:
Fortress, 1992.
- Metzger, B. M. A Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament. 2nd
ed. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft/United Bible Societies, 1994.
- Scholer, D. M. A Basic Bibliographic Guide for New Testament
Exegesis. Third edition in progress, 1997. Available at the Fuller Seminary
Bookstore.
- Chapters from the following book provide background information for
various lectures and assignments:
- Green, J. B. Hearing the New Testament: Strategies for
Interpretation. Grand Rapids:
William B. Eerdmans, 1995.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Assigned reading.
- Exercises to prepare for class discussion.
- Several written assignments focusing on the various components of
exegesis.
- A final exegesis paper.
PREREQUISITES:
- LG512.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets M. Div. core requirement in "Hermeneutics" (HERM).
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- None.