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NT 12: I-II Thessalonians and Philippians

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I-II Thessalonians and Philippians

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To develop an academic understanding of studying the ancient texts 1 Thessalonians and Philippians.

Course objectives

To develop an academic understanding of studying the ancient texts 1 Thessalonians and Philippians.

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

To practice exegesis in order to provide the student an in-depth study of the selected texts

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

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TEACHING METHODS

The course will consist of lectures on general themes and seminar paper and interactions. Translating selected portions from the text in Greek. Writing exegetical papers on assigned text(s) for presenting in the class seminar.

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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% Writing exegetical papers x2 24 Translating the texts in English 12 Class Participation & Attendance 04 Total 100%

Course arrangements

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Section A: Texts for Translation and Exegesis:Section B: Introduction and Background StudySection C: The Theology of 1-2 Thessalonians: Major ThemesSection D: The Theology of Philippians: Major Themes

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How do pastoral setting and rhetorical purpose shape a reading of hope in Thessalonians or participation in Philippians? Explain what changes when you compare the letters instead of treating them as one voice.

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Curate a two-letter translation and theology workshop

Choose prescribed passages from I Thessalonians and Philippians. Compare a Greek expression, rhetorical setting and theological theme, then present an annotated teaching resource. Keep the source's II Thessalonians background and ambiguous assessment figures visible for faculty review.

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Which selected texts are actually listed for translation?

I Thessalonians and PhilippiansOnly II Thessalonians and PhilemonOnly Ephesians and Colossians

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NT 12 I-II Thessalonians and Philippians

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 12: I-II Thessalonians and Philippians COURSE OBJECTIVES: To develop an academic understanding of studying the ancient texts 1 Thessalonians and Philippians. To practice translation of the Greek texts with grammar, syntax, etc. To practice exegesis in order to provide the student an in-depth study of the selected texts To study the general themes, theological and practical issues, etc. TEACHING METHODS: The course will consist of lectures on general themes and seminar paper and interactions. Translating selected portions from the text in Greek. Writing exegetical papers on assigned text(s) for presenting in the class seminar. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Final Examination 100% (60% Translation and 40% Questions on Theological themes and issues) MODE OF EXAMINATION: Written examination 60% Internal Assessment 40% Writing exegetical papers x2 24 Translating the texts in English 12 Class Participation & Attendance 04 Total 100% COURSE OUTLINE: Section A: Texts for Translation and Exegesis: 1 Thes. 2:1-16; 4:13-5:11 Phil. 1:12-30; 2:5-11; 3:1-11; 4:10-20 Section B: Introduction and Background Study (a) 1-2 Thessalonians: Authorship, Date, Recipients, Purpose of writing (b) 1-2 Thessalonians: Study of Outline and Structure (c) 1 Thessalonians: Rhetorical Criticism (d) Philippians: Authorship, Date, Recipients, Purpose of writing (b) Philippians: Study of Outline and Structure (c) Philippians: Theological issues Section C: The Theology of 1-2 Thessalonians: Major Themes Christian Life Pauline Gospel Death, Resurrection and End of the World Section D: The Theology of Philippians: Major Themes Gospel and Christian Life Unity of the Church and Obedience Christological Hymn Judaizers and Legalism Paul's Companions for Mission Bibliography 1 Thessalonians Beale, Gregory K. 1-2 Thessalonians. IVP NTC 13. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2010. Bruce, F. F. 1 & 2 Thessalonians. WBC 45. Waco: Word, 1982. Cousar, Charles B. Reading Galatians, Philippians, and 1 Thessalonians: A Literary and Theological Commentary. RNTS. Macon, GA: Smyth & Helwys, 2001. Donfried, Karl P., and I. Howard Marshall. The Theology of the Shorter Pauline Letters. NTT. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 1993. Donfried, Karl P., and Johannes Beutler, eds. The Thessalonians Debate: Methodological Discord or Methodological Synthesis? Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2000. Furnish, Victor Paul. 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians. ANTC. Nashville: Abingdon, 2004. Morris, Leon. Word Biblical Themes: 1, 2 Thessalonians. Dallas: Word, 1990. Fee, Gordon D. The First and Second Letters to the Thessalonians. NICNT. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2009. Gaventa, Beverly Roberts. First and Second Thessalonians. Interpretation. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1998. Green, Gene L. 1 & 2 Thessalonians. PNTC. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2002. Jewett, Robert. The Thessalonian Correspondence: Pauline Rhetoric and Millenarian Piety. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1986. Johanson, B. C. To All the Brethren: A Text-Linguistic and Rhetorical Approach to I Thessalonians. ConBNT 16. Stockholm: Almqvist & Wiksell, 1987. Malherbe, Abraham J. The Letters to the Thessalonians. AB 32B. New York: Doubleday, 2000. Morris, Leon. The First and Second Epistles to the Thessalonians. Rev. ed. NICNT. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1991. Smith, Abraham. Comfort One Another: Reconstructing the Rhetoric and Audience of 1 Thessalonians. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1995. Wanamaker, Charles A. The Epistles to the Thessalonians: A Commentary on the Greek Text. NIGTC. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1990. Witherington, Ben, III. 1 and 2 Thessalonians: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2006. Philippians Beare, Francis W. The Epistle to the Philippians. BNTC. 3rd ed. London: Black, 1973. Bockmuehl, Marcus N. A. The Epistle to the Philippians. BNTC 11. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1998. Bruce, F. F. Philippians. NIBC. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1995. Cousar, Charles B. Philippians and Philemon: A Commentary. NTL. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2009. Cousar, Charles B. Reading Galatians, Philippians, and 1 Thessalonians: A Literary and Theological Commentary. RNTS. Macon, GA: Smyth & Helwys, 2001. Donfried, Karl P., and I. Howard Marshall. The Theology of the Shorter Pauline Letters. NTT. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 1993. Fee, Gordon D. Paul's Letter to the Philippians. NICNT. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1995. Flemming, Dean. Philippians: A Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition. Kansas City: Beacon Hill, 2009. Fowl, Stephen. A Commentary on Philippians. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2005. Hansen, G. Walter. The Letter to the Philippians. PNTC. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2009. Hawthorne, Gerald F. Philippians. Rev. ed. WBC 43. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2004. Koenig, John. Philippians, Philemon. ACNT. Minneapolis: Augsburg, 1985. O'Brien, Peter T. The Epistle to the Philippians: A Commentary on the Greek Text. NIGTC. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1991. Reumann, John. Philippians: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. AYB 33B. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2008. Silva, Moisés. Philippians. 2nd ed. BECNT. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2005. Thurston, Bonnie B., and Judith M. Ryan. Philippians and Philemon. SP 10. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2009. Witherington, Ben, III. Paul's Letter to the Philippians: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2011.

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. The separate evaluation table lists internal components as 24, 12 and 04 without percentage signs. These remain raw source figures, not extra percentages added to a total. The title and background include II Thessalonians; the selected translation passages list I Thessalonians and Philippians. No additional passage has been invented.

Text reproduced from NT_12_I-II_Thessalonians_and_Philippians.doc. Source credit values, where present, do not establish an individual registration, teaching dates or faculty approval of later changes.