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3.00 Credits
Marion L. Soards This course is an advanced level study of Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2. The goal is to give critical and exegetical attention to canonical stories of the birth of Jesus. We shall consider the historical background of the events of the stories, the distinctive emphases of Matthew and Luke as writers of Gospels, and the significance of the birth of Jesus as those stories show it was understood in early Christianity. The work in this course will be done with an interest in the importance of these stories for the church today.
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3.00 Credits
Marion L. Soards This course is an advanced level study giving critical and exegetical attention to accounts of the resurrection of Jesus. We shall consider the historical background of the events of the story, the distinctive emphases of both Paul and the canonical Gospel writers, and the meaning of the resurrection of Jesus as various early Christians understood it. The work will be done with an interest in the significance of these stories for the life of the church today. Prerequisites: Scripture II, The Elements of New Testament Greek or its equivalent, and Basic New Testament Exegesis.
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3.00 Credits
Marion L. Soards The main purpose of this course is to practice and develop thinking about life from a distinctly theological point of view. Above all, the course will seek to bring life, as presented by three prominent writers-Horton Foote, Flannery O'Connor, and Walker Percy-intoa critical dialogue with scripture, particularly the New Testament
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1.00 Credits
Susan R. Garrett The course will focus on beliefs about the endtime in the New Testament and in American popular culture. When students complete the course they will be able to identify and summarize pertinent biblical passages, offer informed critique of various popular eschatologies, and articulate their own views. 1 credit; meets 6 times in the semester for 2 hours each session. Prerequisites: None
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1.00 Credits
Susan R. Garrett This course will focus on biblical views of death and afterlife, and compare them to popular ideas about afterlife in contemporary American society. When students complete the course they should be able to identify and summarize pertinent biblical passages, offer informed analysis of popular cultural phenomena related to death, and articulate their own views about death and afterlife in simulated pastoral contexts. 1 credit; meets 6 times in the semester for 2 hours each session. Prerequisites: None
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3.00 Credits
This course is offered each semester to provide opportunity for increasing skills in reading and translating the Greek NT. The work aims at building vocabulary, broadening comprehension of grammar, and improving sightreading. Prerequisites: The Elements of New Testament Greek or its equivalent.
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3.00 Credits
Susan R. Garrett In the course students will explore some of the ways that evil, suffering, and death were experienced, symbolized, and judged by representatives of early Christianity and of contemporaneous Jewish and pagan societies. Questions to be addressed in the course include: How do the various New Testament writers account for the presence of evil in the world To what extent were their ideas influenced by common Jewish or pagan explanations of evil How do the New Testament writers' understandings of evil relate to larger patterns of morality and of personal or corporate identity in the early Christian communities How are we to understand the New Testament's teachings on evil in our own day The course format combines lecture and discussion. Prerequisites: Introduction to Exegesis in either Testament; either Scripture I or Scripture II.
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3.00 Credits
Susan R. Garrett This course is designed as a brief introduction to important works of and about New Testament interpretation by Afri can American New Testament scholars. Works to be read and discussed pertain especially to the following topics: the complex history of African Americans' encounter with the Bible; Africa and African Imagery in the New Testament and Early Christian Literature; the New Testament and the American debate over slavery; and interpretation of the Gospels and the Pauline epistles by African Americans. Throughout the course, attention will be given to the particular concerns and perspectives of womanist biblical interpreters. Students will meet eight times for discussion. Prerequisites: None
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3.00 Credits
This course investigates various types of New Testament literature in relation to the task of preaching. Students have the opportunity to explore various types of exegetical issues which impact New Testament preaching. Students will preach at least once in front of the class. Prerequisites: Scripture II, The Elements of New Testament Greek or its equivalent, Basic New Testament Exegesis, Basic Preaching.
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3.00 Credits
Susan R. Garrett; Marion L. Soards Advanced study of particular historical questions, theological themes, or NT texts are carried out independently following initial approval of the plan of study, including bibliography and form of reporting. Three or more students with a common interest may request periodic meetings with faculty as a seminar to share and discuss their research. Prerequisites: Scripture I and II, Introduction to Old Testament Exegesis and Basic New Testament Exegesis.
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