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NT 03: Gospel According to Mark

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Texts of the New Testament · NT 03

Gospel According to Mark

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To understand the koine Greek by translating selected texts with an analysis of the grammar, syntax, etc.

Course objectives

To understand the koine Greek by translating selected texts with an analysis of the grammar, syntax, etc.

To study the genre, destination and authorship of the Gospel according to Mark

To understand the theology of the Gospel of Mark and its place in the theology of the Early Church

To pin point important passages of the Gospel which got pastoral implications today

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TEACHING METHODS

Translation of selected texts with a study of their grammar, syntax, etc. Lectures on important themes Reading relevant modern literature on important issues of the Gospel Presentations of papers by the students on important theological themes

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Final Examination 100% (60% Translation and 40% Questions on Theological themes and issues)

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Section A: Texts for Translation and Exegesis:Section B: The Study of the important themes:

Reflect

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How might a reading of Mark centred on power and responsibility differ from one centred on discipleship? Test both against the same passage and acknowledge what each reading leaves unresolved.

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Host a Markan interpretation roundtable

Choose a selected Markan text. Prepare a translation note, compare two interpretive approaches in the outline and produce an evidence-labelled seminar brief on discipleship, marginalised characters or the cross. Revise after respectful peer criticism.

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Check your understanding

Which group of themes appears in this Markan outline?

Discipleship, power and responsibility, and theology of the crossThe Johannine I AM sayings as its sole focusOnly the collection for Jerusalem in Paul's correspondence

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NT 03 Gospel According to Mark

Amazing Grace Biblical Seminary — M.Th. New Testament

AmaZing Grace Biblical Seminary Erumelikkara, Kumarapuram (PO), Aluva (via), Ernakulam (District), Kerala, India- Pin-683 565. Ph. 8547473926, 8281663926. M.Th. New Testament Area B: Texts of the New Testament NT 03: Gospel According to Mark OBJECTIVES: To understand the koine Greek by translating selected texts with an analysis of the grammar, syntax, etc. To study the genre, destination and authorship of the Gospel according to Mark To understand the theology of the Gospel of Mark and its place in the theology of the Early Church To pin point important passages of the Gospel which got pastoral implications today TEACHING METHODS: Translation of selected texts with a study of their grammar, syntax, etc. Lectures on important themes Reading relevant modern literature on important issues of the Gospel Presentations of papers by the students on important theological themes COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Final Examination 100% (60% Translation and 40% Questions on Theological themes and issues) COURSE OUTLINE: Section A: Texts for Translation and Exegesis: Mk 1-2; 4:1-20; 5:1-20; 7:10-29; 8:22-38; Chs. 9-10; Chs.13-16 Section B: The Study of the important themes: Background of the Gospel of Mark and Galilee- Markan Sources; Pre-Markan Context; Galilean Churches; Crowd in Mark; Minor Characters in Mark. Early disciples of Jesus and Mark. Aramaism and Latinism in Mark. Jewish Reform Movements in Mark; Pharisees, Saducees, Galileans, Herodians, Scribes, Essenes. The Formation of Mark's Gospel - Greek Text. The history of developing Greek text of St. Mark. A detailed study of person of Mark. A study of various theories of the person of Mark as the author. A discussion on synoptic problem; Markan priority. How the Markan priority influences the study of the world of the New Testament. Early Teachers of the Church and Mark. Themes in Mark - Parables and Miracles of Jesus Kingdom of God, Power and Responsibility, Discipleship, Theology of the Cross in Mark. Demons and Eschatology. Mission of the Church, Eschatology in Mark. Synoptic Apocalypse and Mark. Messianic Secret and Mark. Formation of Christology in Mark. Passion and Resurrection of Jesus in Mark- Jesus and Jerusalem Authorities, Conflict with Pharisees, Anointing, Transfiguration, Passion and Resurrection Narratives/ Reflections in other books of NT. Subalterns in Mark, Roman Empire and Mark's Gospel, Women disciples of Jesus in Mark. Emerging Christian identities in Mark. Feminist and Subaltern readings of Mark. Dalit and Tribal readings of Mark. Black theology and Mark. Inter-faith readings of Mark: Buddhist Readings. History of Interpretation of Mark: Use of Mark in Mathew and Luke: Early Teachers of the Church and the Alexandrian School Medieval Church Historical - Critical Method; Sociological Interpretation. Contextual Readings and Postcolonial method. BIBLIOGRAPHY: John, V.J., Ecological Vision of Jesus Joy, David C.I., Mark and Its Subalterns: A Hermeneutical Paradigm for a Post Colonial Context, London : Equinox, 2008. Matthew, P. Sam, Temple-Criticism in Mark's Gospel: The Economic Role of the Jerusalem Temple During the First Century CE, Delhi: ISPCK, 1999. Richardson, A. 1973. The Political Christ. London: SCM. Richardson, P.1999. Herod: King of the Jews and Friend of the Romans. Edinburgh: T&T Clark. Riches, J.K. 1993. A Century of New Testament Study. Cambidge: The Lutterworth Press. Rieger, J. 1998. Remember the Poor. Harisburg: Trinity Press International. _______, ed. 2003. Opting for the Margins: Postmodernity and Liberation in Christian Theology. Oxford: OUP. Ringe, S. H. 1985. Jesus, Liberation, and the Biblical Jubilee: Images for Ethics and Christology. Minneapolis: Fortress Press. ________. 2001. A Gentile Woman's Story: Revisited. In A Feminist Companion to Mark, ed. A. Jill-Levine, 79-100. Sheffield: SAP. Robinson, J.M. 1962. The Problem of History in Mark. London: SCM

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