DESCRIPTION:

Detailed exegesis of portions of the Greek text of the Pastoral Epistles, with special attention to their background and theological teaching. The course intends to firm up the student's ability to exegete the Greek text through intensive practice.

A key tool for the pastor/teacher who would be a responsible steward of the word of God is the ability to exegete the Greek text of the New Testament. To apply one's skills to the Pastoral Epistles is at the same time to gain perspective on the needs of the church "between the times."

This is not primarily a lecture course, although some lectures may be given. It is a hands-on course in which the student will be expected to be actively engaged in the exegetical process in class, through the sharing of specific research assignments. The Greek text of the Pastoral Epistles will be the focus of work in the classroom. The class will meet weekly for a three-hour session.

Hagner, D. A. New Testament Exegesis and Research: A Guide for Seminarians. Pasadena, 1999.

Mounce, W. 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus. Word Biblical Commentary. Word, 2000.

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

Two papers on assigned subjects; class presentations.

LG512; NE502; NS501.

Meets M. Div. core requirement in New Testament Exegesis (NTE).

Yes.