NT 124 · B.Th. English syllabus

Johannine Literature

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New Testament · NT 124

Johannine Literature

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Course description

The primary purpose of the course is to enrich the student's knowledge with an advanced knowledge of the Johannine Corpus and to introduce the student to Johannine Theology. This course tries to compare and contrast the synoptic gospels with the Johannine gospel. It also discusses the major characteristics of Johannine literature.

Course objectives

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

To introduce the learners to the study of fundamental differences the Gospel of John has with the synoptics.

To guide the students to understand the particular concept and terminologies of John.

To lead the learners to find out the Christological emphasis of the Gospel.

To recognize the relevance of John's message in our contemporary context.

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UNIT I: Introduction to Gospel of JohnUNIT II: Theological Emphasis of Gospel of JohnUNIT III: Important Themes of Johannine

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NT 124 Johannine Literature

Amazing Grace Biblical Seminary — B.Th. English

AmaZing Grace Biblical Seminary Erumelikkara, Kumarapuram (PO), Aluva (via), Ernakulam (District), Kerala, India- Pin-683 565. Ph. 8547473926, 8281663926. NT 124: JOHANNINE LITERATURE COURSE DESCRIPTION The primary purpose of the course is to enrich the student's knowledge with an advanced knowledge of the Johannine Corpus and to introduce the student to Johannine Theology. This course tries to compare and contrast the synoptic gospels with the Johannine gospel. It also discusses the major characteristics of Johannine literature. COURSE OBJECTIVES By the end of the course, you should be able to: To introduce the learners to the study of fundamental differences the Gospel of John has with the synoptics. To guide the students to understand the particular concept and terminologies of John. To lead the learners to find out the Christological emphasis of the Gospel. To recognize the relevance of John's message in our contemporary context. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION Class Participation 5% Reading Report 20% Main Term Paper/Assignment 15% Final Examination 60% COURSE OUTLINE UNIT I: Introduction to Gospel of John The Nature (Jewish natures & non-Jewish nature) of the Gospel Authorship of the Gospel Structure of the Gospel John's Relation/Difference with Synoptic Gospels UNIT II: Theological Emphasis of Gospel of John 1. Testimony of John the Baptist about Jesus Christ 2. Christological Titles Logos Son of God Messiah (Christ) Son of Man 3. The "I Am" Sayings 4. Doctrine of the Holy Spirit 5. Doctrine of Salvation UNIT III: Important Themes of Johannine 1. Relation between Witness and Belief 2. Concept of Life and Death 3. Kingdom of God and Church 4. Dualism 5. New Birth 6. Judgment 7. Truth 8. Glory 9. World 10. Symbolism BIBLIOGRAPHY Anderson. Paul N. The Riddles of the Fourth Gospel: An Introduction to John. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2011. Bauckham, Richard and Carl Mosser,ed. The Gospel of John and Christian Theology. Grand Rapids, Michigan: W. B. Eerdmans, 2008. Bauckham, Richard. Gospel of Glory: Major Themes in Johannine Theology. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Academic, 2015. Fortna, Robert T and Tom Thatcher, ed. Jesus in Johannine Tradition. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2001. Lieu, Judith M and Martinus C. De Boer, ed. The Oxford Handbook of Johannine Studies. United Kingdom: Oxford University Press, 2018. Porter, Stanley E. John, His Gospel, and Jesus. Grand Rapids, Michigan : W. B. Eerdmans, 2015. Watt, Jan Van Der. An Introduction to the Johannine Gospel and Letters. New York: T & T Clark, 2007.

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