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NT 06: Acts of the Apostles 1-15

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Acts of the Apostles 1-15

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To develop an academic understanding of studying the text of the Acts of the Apostles

Course objectives

To develop an academic understanding of studying the text of the Acts of the Apostles

To practice translation of the Greek texts with grammar, syntax, etc.

To be able to understand the major themes, theological and practical issues, etc.

To learn the implications of an in-depth study of the book for the faith community in the present Indian context.

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TEACHING METHODS

The course will consist of lectures on general themes and seminar paper and interactions. Translating the text and studying the grammar, syntax, etc. Writing exegetical papers on assigned text(s) for presenting in the class seminar. Reading of literature given in the syllabus for better interaction.

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS

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

MODE OF EVALUATION

Written examination 60% Internal Assessment 40% Total 100%

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Section A - Texts for Translation and Exegesis:Section B: Major Themes for a Study of Acts of the Apostles

Reflect

Pause and make a connection.

How does a speech or summary in Acts 1–15 contribute to the narrative's theological argument? Explain why a narrative portrayal should not automatically be treated as an exhaustive account of an event.

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Create and collaborate

Build an Acts 1–15 narrative-and-mission atlas

Use a prescribed passage to map narrative setting, speech and theological emphasis. Compare interpretations of Pentecost, community or the Jerusalem conference and present a source-based seminar poster with a limitation and peer-reviewed revision.

1. Prepare
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2. Make
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3. Revisit
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Check your understanding

Which event is expressly included in the Acts 1–15 themes?

The Jerusalem conferencePaul's voyage as the only selected textThe seven churches of Revelation

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NT 06 Acts of the Apostles 1-15

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 06 Acts of the Apostles 1-15 COURSE OBJECTIVES: To develop an academic understanding of studying the text of the Acts of the Apostles To practice translation of the Greek texts with grammar, syntax, etc. To be able to understand the major themes, theological and practical issues, etc. To learn the implications of an in-depth study of the book for the faith community in the present Indian context. TEACHING METHODS: The course will consist of lectures on general themes and seminar paper and interactions. Translating the text and studying the grammar, syntax, etc. Writing exegetical papers on assigned text(s) for presenting in the class seminar. Reading of literature given in the syllabus for better interaction. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Final Examination 100% (60% Translation and Grammar and 40% Questions on Theological themes and issues) MODE OF EVALUATION: Written examination 60% Internal Assessment 40% Total 100% COURSE OUTLINE: Section A - Texts for Translation and Exegesis: Acts 1:1-11; 2; 3:11-26; 4:23-31; 5:12-32 7; 8:26-40; 9:1-9; 10; 11:19-26; 13:16-51; 14:8-18; 15. Section B: Major Themes for a Study of Acts of the Apostles 1. The literary genre of the Acts of Apostles: history, biography, novel, apologia, travelogue, theological treatise 2. The literary units and their Functions in the book of Acts: Speeches, Sermons, Summaries 3. Literary and Theological Unity of Luke-Acts 4. Early Church in Acts: Jerusalem-Judea-Samaria and the Ends of the World 5. The Pentecost Narratives in Acts 6. Portrait of Paul in Acts: His identity, Conversion and Ministry 7. Importance of the Jerusalem Conference 8. Themes in Acts: From Sectarianism to Church, Universalism and Inclusive Nature, Meaning of the word Apostle, Worship of the Early Church, Sharing in the Church, Prophecy, Holy Spirit BIBLIOGRAPHY: Barrett, C K. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles. 2 Vols. ICC. Edinburgh: T and T Clark, 1994-1998.Bruce, F F. The Acts of the Apostles. NICNT. Revised Edition. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm B Eerdmans, 1988. Cassidy, R J. Society and Politics in the Acts of the Apostles. MARY Knoll, New York: Orbis, 1987. Esler, Phillip Francis. Kingdom and Community in Luke-Acts: The Social and Political Motivations of Lucan Theology. SNTSMS 57. Cambridge: Cambridge University, 1989. Fiorenza, Elizabeth Schussler. Searching the Scriptures: A Feminist Commentary. Vol. 2. London: SCM, 1995. Fitzmyer, Joseph A. The Acts of the Apostles. AB 31. Garden City: Doubleday, 1998. Hengel, Martin and A Schwener. Paul between Damascus and Antioch. Louisville: Westminster/John Knox, 1997. Maddox, R. The Purpose of Luke-Acts. Edinburgh: T and T Clark, 1982. Marshall, I Howard. The Acts of the Apostles. TNTC. Leicester: Intervarsity, 1980. Marshall, I Howard and D Peterson Eds. Witness to the Gospel Theology of Acts. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm B Eerdmans, 1998. Neyrey, Jerome H. Portraits of Paul: Neyrey, Jerome H, ed. The Social World of Luke-Acts: Models for Interpretation Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson, 1991. Parsons, M and R Pervo. Rethinking the Unity of Luke and Acts. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1993. Porter, Sidney. The Paul of Acts. WUNT 115. Tubingen: Mohr Siebeck, 1999. Powell, Mark Allan. What Are They Saying about Acts?. New York: Paulist, 1991. Soards, M L. The Speeches in Acts: Their Content, Context and Concerns. Louisville: Westminster/John Knox, 1994. Tannehill, Robert. The Narrative Unity of Luke-Acts. Vol. 2. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1990. Witherington Ben Ed. History, Literature and Society in the Book of Acts. Cambridge: Cambridge University, 1996. _________________. The Acts of the Apostles: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm B Eerdmans, 1998.

Faculty review notes: Conflicting assessment statements: Course Requirements says Final Examination 100%, while a separate evaluation/examination table says Written examination 60% and Internal Assessment 40%. Both are preserved separately. Faculty must confirm the intended policy before official grades are configured; they are not combined or silently resolved.

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