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NT 18: Catholic Epistles - I and II Peter

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Catholic Epistles - I and II Peter

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To develop an academic understanding of studying the ancient texts of I and II Peter, with a focus on the use of primary source materials and critical tools.

Course objectives

To develop an academic understanding of studying the ancient texts of I and II Peter, 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 develop the literary, social and theological contexts of the Petrine Circle

To help the student come face to face with the Scripture 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 EVALUATION

Written examination 60% Internal Assessment 40% Total 100%

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Section A: Texts for Translation and ExegesisSection B: Introduction and Background Study:Section C: Study of Important Theological Themes:

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How might social setting affect interpretation of suffering or identity in I and II Peter? Explain why a textual account of suffering should not be used to excuse harm or discourage appropriate help.

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Prepare a Petrine identity-and-context seminar

Use a faculty-verified selected passage to analyse a Greek expression and the language of identity, community or empire. Compare interpretations, examine a related household-code passage and present an ethically bounded application with peer response.

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Which three writings are named in the household-code comparison?

I Peter, Ephesians and ColossiansI John, II John and III JohnMatthew, Mark and Luke

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NT 18 Catholic Epistles - I and II Peter

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 18: Catholic Epistles - I and II Peter COURSE OBJECTIVES: To develop an academic understanding of studying the ancient texts of I and II Peter, 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 develop the literary, social and theological contexts of the Petrine Circle To help the student come face to face with the Scripture 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 OUTLINE: Section A: Texts for Translation and Exegesis I Pet. 1:13-25; 2:1-17; 3:1-12; 4:12-5:1-4 2 Pet 2:16-21; 2:10-22 Section B: Introduction and Background Study: Date, Authorship and Recipients of I and II Peter Sociological Context: Conversion and Faith History of Interpretation of I and II Peter and Canonicity Section C: Study of Important Theological Themes: Theology of Suffering and Christian Communities Eschatology and early Christian Communities. Identity of Early Christians: Aliens and Strangers. Election, Covenant and Discipleship. Ecclesiology in I Peter. Inter-textuality 2 Peter and Jude. Household Codes in 1 Peter, Ephesians and Colossians Sectarianism and Identity in 2 Peter. Christianity and Glory. Christianity and Empire COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Final Examination 100% (60% Translation and 40% Questions on Theological themes and issues) MODE OF EVALUATION: Written examination 60% Internal Assessment 40% Total 100% BIBLIOGRAPHY: Barnes, Arthur Stapylton. St. Peter in Rome. London: Swan Sonnenschein & Co., 1900. Bockmuehl, Markus. Simon Peter in Scripture and Memory: The New Testament Apostle in the Early Church. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2012. Danley, Claud (Dan). Peter: Friend and Apostle of Jesus, Failure and Finally Greatness. Bloomington, IN: iUniverse, 2008. DeHaan, M. R. Simon Peter: Sinner and Saint. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1954. Findlay, James Alexander. A Portrait of Peter. London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1936. Grant, Michael. Saint Peter: A Biography. New York: Scribner, 1995. Helyer, Larry R. The Life and Witness of Peter. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2012. Hengel, Martin. Saint Peter: The Underestimated Apostle. Translated by Thomas H. Trapp. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2010. MacArthur, John. Twelve Ordinary Men: How the Master Shaped His Disciples for Greatness, and What He Wants to Do with You. Nashville: Nelson Books, 2002. Meyer, F. B. Peter: Fisherman, Disciple, Apostle. Fort Washington, PA: Christian Literature Crusade, 1978. Perkins, Pheme. Peter: Apostle for the Whole Church. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2000. Powell, Ivor. Simon Peter: Fisherman from Galilee. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 1996. Robertson, A. T. Epochs in the Life of Simon Peter. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1933. Taylor, William M. Peter the Apostle. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1876. Thiede, Carsten P. Simon Peter: From Galilee to Rome. Australia: The Paternoster Press, 1986.

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 selected-text reference strings, including 4:12–5:1–4, are retained for faculty verification.

Text reproduced from NT_18-_Catholic_Epistles_-_I_and_II_Peter.doc. Source credit values, where present, do not establish an individual registration, teaching dates or faculty approval of later changes.