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NT 24: Theology of Johannine Writings

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Theology of Johannine Writings

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

Course objectives

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

To study the major themes, theological and practical issues in John's Gospel and epistles and their significance for the contemporary India.

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

To be acquainted with the major literatures on the theology of Johannine writings.

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

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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. Responding to a research paper as stated above. Reading of literatures given in the syllabus for better interaction.

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Final Examination 100%

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How might symbolism, discourse and community context shape a Johannine theological claim? Explain a tension between a proposed synthesis and a particular passage that deserves further study.

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Choose a theme such as the Paraclete, signs or I AM sayings. Compare relevant texts, annotate a Greek expression and prepare a source-based position paper; ask a peer to respond and record a substantive revision rather than only stylistic changes.

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NT 24 Theology of Johannine 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 24: Theology of Johannine Writings COURSE OBJECTIVES: To provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of the unique contributions of the Fourth Gospel to the theology of the New Testament. To study the major themes, theological and practical issues in John's Gospel and epistles and their significance for the contemporary India. To analyze relevant passages in the Greek text to acquire in-depth knowledge of various themes. To be acquainted with the major literatures on the theology of Johannine writings. To help the student to appreciate the distinctive nature of the theology of Johannine writings and to understand their implications for building faith community in the present Indian context. COURSE OUTLINE: A Biblical-Theological Significance of the Johannine Corpse The Christology of the Johannine Writings The "I AM" in John's Christology The Nature and Function of the Signs and Faith Johannine Dualism Johannine Eschatology Sacramentalism in John Symbolism in the Fourth Gospel Soteriology in Johannine Writings The Community and the Paraclete in Johannine Writings The Passion: Source and Character of the Johannine Passion Narrative The Formation and Development of the Resurrection Narrative in John The Structure and Role of Discourses of the Fourth Gospel The Use of OT Scripture in Johannine Writings 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. Responding to a research paper as stated above. Reading of literatures given in the syllabus for better interaction. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Final Examination 100% SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY Ashton, J. Understanding the Fourth Gospel. Oxford: Clarendon, 1991. Beasley-Murray, George R. Gospel of Life: Theology in the Fourth Gospel. Peabody: Hendrickson, 1991. Boice, J. M. Witness and Revelation in the Gospel of John. Exeter: Paternoster Press, 1970. Brown, Raymond E. The Community of Beloved Disciple. New York: Paulist, 1979. Burge, G. M. The Anointed Community: The Holy Spirit in the Johannine Tradition. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1987. Carson, D. A. 'John and the Johannine Epistles', in It Is Written: Scripture Citing Scripture. Edited by D. A. Carson and H. G. M. Williamson. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1988. Cassidy, Richard J. John's Gospel in New Perspective: Christology and the Realities of Roman Power. Maryknoll: Orbis, 1992. Charlesworth, J. H. ed. John and the Dead Sea Scrolls. 2nd revised edition. New York: Crossroads: 1990 Culpepper, R. A. Anatomy of the Fourth Gospel: A Study in Literary Design. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1983. Daube, D. "The I AM of the Messianic Presence," in The New Testament and Rabbinic Judaism London: Athlone, 1956. Forestell, J. T. The Word of the Cross: Salvation as Revelation in the Fourth Gospel. Analecta Biblica 57. Rome: Biblical Institute, 1974. Harner, B. The "I AM" of the Fourth Gospel .Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1970. Harrington, D. John's Thought and Theology: An Introduction. Wilmington: Michael Glazier, 1990. Karris, R. Jesus and the Marginalized in John's Gospel. Collegeville, MN: Michael Glazier/Liturgical Press, 1990. Köstenberger, Andreas J. A Theology of John's Gospel and Letters: The Word, the Christ, the Son of God. Biblical Theology of the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2009. Lieu, J. M. The Theology of the Johannine Epistles, New Testament Theology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1991. Manson, W. "The Ego Eimi of the Messianic Presence in the New Testament," in Jesus and the Christian. London: James Clark, 1967. Martyn, J. Louis. History and Theology in the Fourth Gospel. Revised ed. Nashville: Abingdon, 1979. Minear, J. P. John the Martyr's Gospel. New York: Pilgrim Press, 1984. Morris, Leon. Jesus is the Christ: Studies in the Theology of John. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans; Leicester: IVP, 1989. Neyrey, J. An Ideology of Revolt: John's Christology in Social Science Perspective. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1988. Lieu, J. M. The Theology of the Johannine Epistles, New Testament Theology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1991. Peterson, D. G. Engaging with God. Leicester: IVP, 1992. Potterie, I de la. The Hour of Jesus: The Passion and the Resurrection of Jesus According to John. New York: Alba House, 1989. Pryor, J. John: Evangelist of the Covenant People. London: 1992. Rainbow, Paul A. Johannine Theology: The Gospel, the Epistles and the Apocalypse. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity, 2014. Rensberger, D. Johannine Faith and Liberating Community. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1988. Smalley, S. John: Evangelist and Interpreter. Greenwood: Attic Press, 1978. Smith, D. M. Johannine Christianity: Essays on its Setting, Sources, and Theology. Columbia, 1984. _________. The Theology of the Gospel of John. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1995. Whitacre, A. Johannine Polemic: The Role of Tradition and Theology. Chico, CA: Scholars, 1982. (For Commentary and other books, see the list of bibliography given in the Gospel of John)

Faculty review notes: The outline uses Johannine Corpse. This source wording is retained for faculty correction, not treated as a corrected academic term.

Text reproduced from NT_24-_Theology_of_Johannine_Writings.doc. Source credit values, where present, do not establish an individual registration, teaching dates or faculty approval of later changes.