NT 128 · B.Th. English syllabus

Pastoral Epistles

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New Testament · NT 128

Pastoral Epistles

B.Th. English · Source syllabus with original formative learning enrichment

Course description

A study focusing on the letters of 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus based on the English text. Critical issues with regard to background, context, authorship and literary characteristics are presented, followed by a stress on the theology and contemporary application of their teaching. The Pastoral Letters abound with instructions and exhortations about sound doctrine, wealth and beneficence, leadership and church order. This course will also probe critical problems pertaining to authorship, historical background and the contemporary application of the teachings of these epistles.

Course objectives

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

Articulate knowledge of socio-cultural background of the Pastoral Epistles in an intelligible and meaningfully way.

Develop awareness of contemporary issues parallel to issues in the Pastoral Epistles, how they can make ministry more effective and how they can be used in ministry contexts to address faith community and societal concerns.

Apply the doctrinal and ethical emphases of the Pastoral Epistles to contemporary life situations.

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UNIT I: Introduction to Epistle to First and Second Timothy, TitusUNIT II: Content of First and Second Timothy, TitusUNIT III: Structural Outline

Reflect

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How do the Pastoral Epistles connect leadership with character and care? Identify a contextual question you would discuss before applying an instruction today.

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Write a mentoring conversation

Create a fictional dialogue between a developing leader and mentor. Link advice to 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy or Titus; distinguish textual observation, interpretation and application.

1. Prepare
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2. Make
Create a draft, diagram, dialogue or teaching resource.
3. Revisit
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Which letters are the focus of this course?

1 and 2 Timothy and TitusGalatians and Romans aloneJames and Jude alone

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NT 128 Pastoral Epistles

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 128: PASTORAL EPISTLES COURSE DESCRIPTION A study focusing on the letters of 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus based on the English text. Critical issues with regard to background, context, authorship and literary characteristics are presented, followed by a stress on the theology and contemporary application of their teaching. The Pastoral Letters abound with instructions and exhortations about sound doctrine, wealth and beneficence, leadership and church order. This course will also probe critical problems pertaining to authorship, historical background and the contemporary application of the teachings of these epistles. COURSE OBJECTIVES By the end of the course, you should be able to: Articulate knowledge of socio-cultural background of the Pastoral Epistles in an intelligible and meaningfully way. Develop awareness of contemporary issues parallel to issues in the Pastoral Epistles, how they can make ministry more effective and how they can be used in ministry contexts to address faith community and societal concerns. Apply the doctrinal and ethical emphases of the Pastoral Epistles to contemporary life situations. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION Class Participation 5% Reading Report 20% Main Term Paper/Assignment 15% Final Examination 60% COURSE OUTLINE UNIT I: Introduction to Epistle to First and Second Timothy, Titus Literary Characteristics of the Letters Socio-Cultural, Historical Background of the Epistles Authorship and Recipients Date of the Epistles Unity of the Epistles Theology of the Epistles Significance of the Pastoral Epistles UNIT II: Content of First and Second Timothy, Titus Paul Admonition to Timothy Paul Admonition from Experience Worship and Order in the Church Discipline within the Church Paul and his Associates Paul, the Preacher Titus and the Church UNIT III: Structural Outline Letter to Titus a) Instructions to the Church Leader (1:1-3:11) b) Personal Instructions (3:12-14) Letter to Timothy a) Teachers and Church Leaders (I Tim 1:1 - 3:16) b) Attitude of the Church Leader to the Church (I Tim 4:1 - 6:21) c) Timothy as a Church Leader (II Tim 1:1 - 4:8) d) Closing Instructions, Appeal and Greetings (II Tim 4:9 - 22). BIBLIOGRAPHY Aageson, James W. Paul, the Pastoral Epistles, and the Early Church. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Academic, 2008. Bray, Gerald L. The Pastoral Epistles, vol. 1: 1 & II Timothy (ITC). New York: T & T Clark, 2019. Fiore, Benjamin. The Pastoral Epistles: First Timothy, Second Timothy, Titus. Collegeville, Minnesota: Liturgical Press, 2007. Harding, Mark. What are they Saying About the Pastoral Epistles? New York: Paulist Press, 2001. Köstenberger, Andreas J., and Terry L. Wilder, eds. Entrusted with the Gospel: Paul's Theology in the Pastoral Epistles. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 2010 Köstenberger, Andreas. Commentary on 1-2 Timothy and Titus (BTCP). Nashville: B & H, 2018. Philips, John. Exploring the Pastoral Epistles: An Expository Commentary. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Kregel Publications, 2004, Saarinen, Risto. The Pastoral Epistles with Philemon and Jude. London: SCM, 2008. Twomey, Jay. The Pastoral Epistles through the Centuries. UK: Wiley-Blackwell, 2009. Wall, Robert W and Richard B. Steele. 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus (THNTC). Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2012.

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