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NT 11: Epistle to Galatians

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Epistle to Galatians

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To develop an academic understanding of studying the ancient text Galatians, with a focus on the use of primary source materials and critical tools.

Course objectives

To develop an academic understanding of studying the ancient text Galatians, with a focus on the use of primary source materials and critical tools.

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

To study the general themes, theological and practical issues, etc.

To help the student come face to face with the Scripture (Galatians) and its implications for building 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 literatures given in the syllabus for better interaction.

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS

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

MODE OF EXAMINATION

Written examination 60% Internal Assessment 40% Total 100%

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Section A: Selected Texts for Translation and Exegesis:Section B: Important Theological Issues:

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How do a historical-context reading and a theological reading frame freedom or identity in Galatians differently? Distinguish Paul's argument from later interpretations and your own application.

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Build a Galatians freedom-and-identity argument clinic

Select a passage from Galatians 1–6. Prepare Greek translation notes, compare two approaches named in the outline and defend a qualified interpretation of identity, freedom or community. Record peer objections and revise the argument with citations.

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Which intertextual comparison is explicitly named?

Only Mark 1 and Revelation 22Only Luke 15 and Hebrews 11Romans 4 and Galatians 3

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NT 11 Epistle to Galatians

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 11: Epistle to Galatians COURSE OBJECTIVES: To develop an academic understanding of studying the ancient text Galatians, with a focus on the use of primary source materials and critical tools. To practice translation and exegesis of the Greek texts with grammar, syntax, etc. To study the general themes, theological and practical issues, etc. To help the student come face to face with the Scripture (Galatians) and its implications for building 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 literatures given in the syllabus for better interaction. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Final Examination 100% (60% Translation and 40% Questions on Theological themes and issues) MODE OF EXAMINATION: Written examination 60% Internal Assessment 40% Total 100% COURSE OUTLINE: Section A: Selected Texts for Translation and Exegesis: Galatians 1-6. Section B: Important Theological Issues: Introduction to the book of Galatians - authorship, destination, purpose and Genre. North and South Galatians hypothesis. Paul's missionary journey and place of churches in Galatia. Opponents of Paul and sects in Galatia. Paul's understanding of Judaism based on Galatians. Paul's autobiographical narratives in Galatians. Christian origins and Galatians; Galatians and Early Christian doctrines; Roman Empire and Galatians. Conflict between Roman Empire and churches in Galatia. Issues of identity, gender, inclusivism, freedom and community in Galatians. Inter-textuality in Romans 4 and Galatians 3. Theological Themes: Galatians and foundation for Christian theology and doctrines. Interpretation of the book of Galatians by Tertullian, the Alexandrian Fathers and the Protestant Reformers. New perspectives on Paul and Galatians. BIBLIOGRAPHY: Aune, David Edward. "Galatians, Paul's Letter to the." In The Westminster Dictionary of New Testament and Early Christian Literature and Rhetoric. By David Edward Aune, 191-194. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2003. Barclay, John M.G. Obeying the Truth : A Study of Paul's Ethics in Galatians. (Studies of the New Testament and Its World) Ed. John Riches. Edinburgh: T&T Clark Ltd, 1988. Barrett, C.K. Freedom and Obligation: A Study of the Epistle to the Galatians. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1985. Bassler, Jouette M. Ed. Pauline Theology Volume I: Thessalonians, Philippians, Galatians, Philemon. Fortress Press, 1991. Betz, Hans Dieter. Galatians: A Commentary on Paul's Letter to the Churches in Galatia. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1979. Boice, James Montgomery. Galatians. (EEC) Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1995. Brinsmead, Bernard H. Galatians - Dialogical Response to Opponents. (SBLDS 65) Chico: Scholars Press, 1982. Briggs, Sheila. "Galatians." In Searching the Scriptures. Vol. 2, A Feminist Commentary. Edited by Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza, 218-236. New York: Crossroad, 1994. Brown, Raymond E. "Galatians." In An Introduction to the New Testament. By Raymond E. Brown, 467-482. Anchor Bible Reference Library. New York: Doubleday, 1997. Bruce, F.F. The Epistle to the Galatians. (NIGTC) Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1982. Burton, Ernest De Witt. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians.ICC Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 1999 (1921). Cosgrove, Charles H. The Cross and the Spirit: A Study in the Argument and Theology of Galatians. Macon: Mercer University Press, 1988. Cousar, Charles B. Galatians: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching. Interpretation Atlanta: John Knox Press, 1982. Dunn, James D. G. The Epistle to the Galatians. Black's New Testament Commentary. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker, 1993 Dunn, James D.G. The Theology of Paul's Letter to the Galatians. Cambridge: The University Press, 1993. Esler, Philip Francis. Galatians. (New Testament Readings) New York: Routledge, 1998. Edwards, Mark J. Ed. Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture: Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1999. Ehrman, Bart D. "Galatians." The New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings. 4th Ed. By Bart D. Ehrman, 339-348. New York: Oxford University Press, 2008. Fung, Ronald Y.K. The Epistle to the Galatians. (NICNT) Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1988. George, Timothy F. Galatians. (NAC) Nashville: Broadman and Holman, 1994. Guthrie, Donald. Galatians. (NCBC) Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1973. Hansen, G. Walter Galatians. (IVPNTC) Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1994. ------------------"Galatians, Letter to the." In Dictionary of Paul and His Letters. Edited by Gerald F. Hawthorne, Ralph P. Martin, and Daniel G. Reid, 323-334. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 1993. ------------------Abraham in Galatians: Epistolary & Rhetorical Contexts. (JSNTSS 29) Sheffield: JSOT Press, 1989. Hays, Richard B. The Faith of Jesus Christ: An Investigation of the Narrative Substructure of Galatians 3:1- 4:11. (SBLDS 56) Chico: Scholars Press, 1983. Howard, George. Paul: Crisis in Galatia: A Study in Early Christian Theology. (Society for New Testament Studies Monograph Series 35). New York: Cambridge University Press, 1979. In-Gyu, Hong. The Law in Galatians. (JSNTS 81) Sheffield: JSOT Press, 1993. Jervis, L. Ann and P. Richardson. Gospel in Paul: Studies on Corinthians Galatians & Romans for Richard N. Longenecker. Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 1996. ------------------ Galatians. (NIBC) Peabody: Hendrickson, 1999. Kern, Philip H. Rhetoric and Galatians: Assessing an Approach to Paul's Epistle. (Society for New Testament Studies Monograph Series 101) Cambridge: University Press, 1999. Lightfoot, Joseph Barber. The Epistle of Saint Paul to the Galatians: With Introductions, Notes and Dissertations. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1957. (1865). Longenecker, Bruce. "Galatians." In The Cambridge Companion to St. Paul. Edited by James D. G. Dunn, 64-73. Cambridge Companions to Religion. Cambridge, UK, and New York: Cambridge University Press, 2003. --------------- Galatians. Word Biblical Commentary. Waco: Word, 1990. --------------- The Triumph of Abraham's God: The Transformation of Identity in Galatians. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1998. Martyn, J. Louis. Galatians: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. Anchor Bible. New York: Doubleday, 1997 ------------------ Galatians. (WBC) Waco: Word Books, 1990. Lührmann, Dieter. Galatians: A Continental Commentary. Trans. fr. Der Brief an die Galater2nd ed. 1988 by O.C. Dean, Jr. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1992. MacArthur, John F. Galatians. (MacArthur NTC) Moody Press, 1987. Martyn, J. Louis. Galatians: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. (AB) Toronto: Doubleday, 1997. ----------------- Theological Issues in the Letters of Paul. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1997. Matera, Frank J. Galatians. (SP) Collegeville: The Liturgical Press, 1992. McKnight, Scott. Galatians. (NIVAC) Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1995. Meeks, Wayne A., and John T. Fitzgerald. "The Letter to the Galatians." In The Writings of St. Paul: Annotated Texts, Reception and Criticism. 2d ed. Edited by Wayne A. Meeks and John T. Fitzgerald, 10-20. New York: W. W. Norton, 2007. Morris, Leon. Galatians: Paul's Charter of Christian Freedom. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1996. Nanos, Mark D. The Galatians Debate: Contemporary Issues in Rhetorical and Historical Interpretation. Peabody, Mass: Hendrickson Publ, 2002. Ramsay, William Mitchell. A Historical Commentary on St. Paul's Epistle to the Galatians. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1979. (1900) Ridderbos, Herman N. The Epistle of Paul to the Churches of Galatia. (NICNT) Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1953. Russell III, Walter Bo. The Flesh/Spirit Conflict in Galatians. Lanham: University Press of America, 1997. Schreiner, Thomas R. Galatians. Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 2010. Silva, Moiss. Explorations in Exegetical Method: Galatians as a Test Case. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1997, 2001. Smiles, Vincent M. The Gospel and the Law in Galatia: Paul's Response to Jewish-Christian Separatism and the Threat of Galatian Apostasy. Collegeville: The Liturgical Press, 1998. Tenney, Merrill C. Galatians: The Charter of Christian Liberty. Rev. Ed. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1957. Thielman, Frank. From Plight to Solution: A Jewish Framework to Understanding Paul's View of the Law in Galatians and Romans. (Supplements to Novum Testamentum, Vol 6). New York: E.J. Brill, 1989. Westerholm, Stephen. Perspectives Old and New on Paul: The "Lutheran" Paul and His Critics. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2004. Williams, Sam K. Galatians. (ANTC) Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1997. Witherington III, Ben. Grace in Galatia. Grand Rapids: 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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