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NT 23: Theology of Pauline Writings

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Theology of Pauline Writings

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To provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of the unique contributions of the Pauline Epistles to the theology of the New Testament.

Course objectives

To provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of the unique contributions of the Pauline Epistles to the theology of the New Testament.

To study the major themes, theological and practical issues in Paul's Letters and their significance for the contemporary India.

To analyze relevant passages in the Greek text to acquire in-depth knowledge of various themes.

To help the student to appreciate the distinctive nature of the theology of Paul and to understand their implications for building faith community in the present Indian context.

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TEACHING METHODS

The course will consist of introductory lectures on general themes and seminar on selected themes and interactions. Writing research paper(s) on assigned topic(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%

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Section A: History of InterpretationSection B: Major Themes in Pauline TheologySection C: Contemporary Relevance

Reflect

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How does a chosen history-of-interpretation approach influence your understanding of Paul? Identify an assumption about identity, gender, caste or ecology that should be examined through evidence rather than inherited uncritically.

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Host a Pauline theology methods debate

Compare two approaches named in the source on a selected Pauline theme. Build an evidence-labelled argument map and a contextual application proposal, then revise after a peer critiques both your method and the limits of the application.

1. Prepare
Read the relevant source unit and record your evidence.
2. Make
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3. Revisit
Invite peer feedback in class; revise and explain what changed.

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Check your understanding

Which set of contemporary concerns appears in the outline?

Only manuscript dating with no social questionsOnly the authorship of LukeCaste identity, women, ecology, migration and displacement

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NT 23 Theology of Pauline Writings

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 C: New Testament Theology NT 23: Theology of Pauline Writings COURSE OBJECTIVES: To provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of the unique contributions of the Pauline Epistles to the theology of the New Testament. To study the major themes, theological and practical issues in Paul's Letters and their significance for the contemporary India. To analyze relevant passages in the Greek text to acquire in-depth knowledge of various themes. To help the student to appreciate the distinctive nature of the theology of Paul and to understand their implications for building faith community in the present Indian context. TEACHING METHODS: The course will consist of introductory lectures on general themes and seminar on selected themes and interactions. Writing research paper(s) on assigned topic(s) for presenting in the class seminar. Reading of literatures given in the syllabus for better interaction. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Final Examination 100% COURSE OUTLINE: Section A: History of Interpretation Reception of Paul in the Early Church (Apostolic Fathers) Martin Luther, John Calvin and the interpretation of Pauline Theology Tuebingen School and the History of Religions Approach Krister Stendah and the interpretation of Pauline Theology Albert Schweitzer and the Eschatological Approach Development in the Apocalyptic Understanding Gerd Theissen, Wayne Meeks, Sociological Interpretation Developments in the Social Scientific Approaches to Paul New Perspective on Paul (Sanders, Dunn, Wright) Section B: Major Themes in Pauline Theology Christology of Pauline Writings Soteriology of Pauline Writings Ecclesiology of Pauline Writings Pauline Eschatology Role of Anthropology in Pauline Theology Pneumatology of Paul and John Mission in Pauline Writings Cosmic Christology Theology and Ethics in Paul Kenosis of Christ and the Indian Interpretation of Paul Section C: Contemporary Relevance Interfaith Spaces and Religious Identity in Paul Caste Identity and Paul Women in Paul and Feminist Interpretation Rich and Poor in Paul Paul and Ecological Concerns Migration and Displacement Paul and Slavery BIBLIOGRAPHY: New Testament and Its Modern Interpreters / edited by Eldon Jay Epp and George W Macrae. 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