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Theology of the New Testament

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Theology of the New Testament

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This study is an analytical one on the basic trends of the New Testament theology with special emphasis on Johannine, Pauline and Petrine Theology. Furthermore, application and Historical process in developing New Testament as a special discipline Identifying the philosophical framework for the formation of NT Theology Creating an awareness Applying theological and missiological themes from the NT foundations in different contexts.

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Reading Assignments - Students must read based on the syllabus and study assigned secondary sources. Class Presentations - Students will present some topics Reflection Papers - Two short papers (3-5 pages) Final Exam - A comprehensive exam covering the syllabus

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What are the benefits and limits of treating New Testament theology as a single discipline? Compare the distinct voice of one corpus with a proposed synthesis without forcing agreement prematurely.

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Theology of the New Testament

Amazing Grace Biblical Seminary — M.Div.

AmaZing Grace Biblical Seminary Erumelikkara, Kumarapuram (P. O) Aluva, Ernakulam. Kerala, India. Pin-683 565. Ph. 8547473926. ****************************************** THEOLOGY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT COURSE DESCRIPTION This study is an analytical one on the basic trends of the New Testament theology with special emphasis on Johannine, Pauline and Petrine Theology. Furthermore, application and Historical process in developing New Testament as a special discipline Identifying the philosophical framework for the formation of NT Theology Creating an awareness Applying theological and missiological themes from the NT foundations in different contexts. Course Requirements: Reading Assignments - Students must read based on the syllabus and study assigned secondary sources. Class Presentations - Students will present some topics Reflection Papers - Two short papers (3-5 pages) Final Exam - A comprehensive exam covering the syllabus TEACHING METHODS: Scripture Reading Lecturing Assignment Discussion COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION Class Participation 5% Reading Report 20% Main Term Paper/Assignment 15% Final Examination 60% CONTENTS OF THE COURSE Origin and Development of NT Theology- Role of Reformation in the formation of NT Theology Nature and Methods of NT Theology-Ecclesiastical Methods, Subjective Methods, Historical Methods Contributions from NT Theologians F. C. Bauer b) Rudolf Bultmann c) Hans Conzelmann G. E. Ladd Relationship Between NT Theology and Other Christian Theologies: Dogmatic Theology, Biblical Theology, Historical Theology, Systamatic Theology Major Themes: Jesus of History: Jesus' understanding and teaching on the Fatherhood of God, the kingdom of God, Jesus of History and Christ of faith The relationship between God and man: God's revelation to man and man's response. Faith and reason, natural revelation and particular revelation in Christ Message of the Primitive Church: the Kerygma. Use of the OT in the Kerygma The work of Christ: Christological titles: Son of God, Son of Man, Lord. Man and sin: The metaphors used by the N.T. writers to explain God's redeeming work in Christ such as Lamb of God, Suffering servant, ransom, sacrifice expiation, redemption, reconciliation, sanctification, adoption, the Nev Church/Community/People of God in the NT writings; Ministry and Sacraments. Pneumatology The Holy Spirit: eschatology - the eschatological conflict - present and final victory of God - is BIBLIOGRAPHY Baird, William. History of New Testament Research. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2003. Bultmann, R. Theology of the New Testament, London: SCM Press, 1971. Conzelmann, H. An Outline of the Theol. Of the N.T., London: SCM, 1969. Cullman, 0. The Christology of the New Testament, London: SCM, 1963. Douglas, D. A. Carson. An Introduction to the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1992. Gundry, Robert H. A Survey of the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1981. Guthrie, Donald. New Testament Introduction. Illinois: Intervarsity Press, 1990. Harrison, Everett. Introduction to the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1964. Hester, H. I. The Heart of the New Testament. Missouri: The Quality Press, Inc., 1963. Hiebert, D. Edmond. An Introduction to the New Testament. Chicago: Moody Press, 1975. Hunter, A.M. Introduction to NT Theology, London: SCM, 1963. Hunter, Archibald M. Introducing the New Testament. Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1957. Jensen, Irving L. Survey of the New Testament. Chicago: Moody Press, 1977. Ladd, G.E. Theology of the N.T., London: Lutter worth Press, 1977. Lamsa, George M. New Testament Origin. Chicago: Kregel Publications, 1965. Lea, Thomas D. The New Testament. Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1996. Richardson, A. An Introduction to NT Theology, London: SCM, 1977. Stauffer, E. NT Theology, London: SCM, 1955. Tenney, Merrill C. New Testament Survey. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1961.

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