DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to the exegesis of the Greek New Testament, this course seeks to equip the student with a knowledge of the various tools and techniques of exegesis. Special attention will be given to the basis upon which exegetical decisions are made and to the fundamental hermeneutical questions involved in moving from exegesis to sermon.

Skillful exegesis is essential to one's understanding of the New Testament and is foundational to responsible teaching and preaching.

While the course will involve some lectures, the primary focus will be upon student preparation and presentation of assigned material. The class will meet twice weekly for two-hour sessions.

Aland, K. et al. The Greek New Testament. 4th ed. United Bible Societies, 1993; OR
Nestle, E. and K. Aland. Novum Testamentum Graece. 27th ed. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelstiftung, 1993.

Aland, K. Synopsis of the Four Gospels: Greek-English Edition. . . . 10th ed. United Bible Societies, 1993 [Nestle-Aland26 and the RSV2].

Green, J. B., ed. Hearing the New Testament: Strategies for Interpretation. Eerdmans, 1995.

Greenlee, J. H. A Concise Exegetical Grammar of NT Greek. Eerdmans, 1986.

Hagner, D. A. New Testament Exegesis and Research: A Guide for Seminarians. Fuller Theological Seminary, 1999.

See the Biblical Division bibliography "Linguistic and Exegetical Books Required in the Master of Divinity Program" available in the SOT Academic Advising office.

Black, D. A. and D. S. Dockery, eds. New Testament Criticism and Interpretation. Zondervan, 1991.

Blass, F. and A. Debrunner. A Greek Grammar of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature. Trans. R. W. Funk. University of Chicago Press, 1961.

Danker, F. W. A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature. 3d ed. Based on Walter Bauer. . . . Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000 [BDAG].

Fee, G. D. New Testament Exegesis. Rev. ed. Westminster/John Knox, 1993.

1. Regular assignments in preparation for class.

2. Quizzes on reading and class material.

3. One 1,800-word exegesis paper.

LG512.

Meets M.Div. core requirement in Hermeneutics (HERM).

None.