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NT 25: Theology of Catholic Epistles

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New Testament Theology · NT 25

Theology of Catholic Epistles

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

Course objectives

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

To study the major themes, theological and practical issues in Catholic 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 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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I Epistle to the HebrewsII Epistles of JamesIII Epistles of Peter and JudeIV Epistles of John

Reflect

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How can you compare theological themes across the Catholic Epistles without assuming they make identical arguments? Explain how you would relate James and Paul while respecting the literary setting of each.

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Curate a Catholic Epistles comparative theology colloquium

Choose a listed theme and compare two source-listed letter groups. Present textual evidence, distinguish a comparison from a claim of dependence and develop a carefully bounded teaching application. Flag the copied Pauline objective for faculty review.

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Which groups are included in the supplied outline?

Only Romans and GalatiansHebrews, James, Peter and Jude, and JohnOnly Matthew and Mark

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NT 25 Theology of Catholic Epistles

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 25: Theology of Catholic Epistles COURSE OBJECTIVES: To provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of the unique contributions of the Catholic Epistles to the theology of the New Testament. To study the major themes, theological and practical issues in Catholic 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 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. COURSE OUTLINE: I Epistle to the Hebrews 1. The Christological formulation of Jesus as the Great High Priest 2. The sacrificial death of Jesus 3. Christian ethical demands II Epistles of James 1. Faith and works in James vis-à-vis justification by faith in Paul 2. Christian attitudes and behaviour 3. Wisdom III Epistles of Peter and Jude 1. Perspective on Suffering 2. Countering false teachers and false teaching 3. Delay of the parousia 4. Christian identity as strangers and aliens IV Epistles of John 1. Nature of God as truth, life and love 2. Life Style reflecting the nature of God 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% BIBLIOGRAPHY Achtemeier, Paul. 1 Peter. Hermeneia. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1996. Attridge, Harold W. A Commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews. Hermeneia. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1989. Buchanan, G W. Hebrews. AB 36. Garden City, New York: Doubleday, 1972. Chester, A and R Martin. The Theology of the Letters of James,Peter and Jude. NTT. Cambridge: Cambridge University, 1994. Craddock, Fred B. First and Second Peter and Jude. Westminster Bible. Louisville: Westminster/John Knox, 1995. Elliott, John H. A Home for the Homeless: A Sociological Exegesis of 1 Peter, Its Situation and Strategy. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1981. ___________. 1 Peter. AYB 37B. New Haven, London Yale University, 2000. Green, Joel B. 1 Peter. THNTC. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm B Eerdmans, 2007. Lane, W L. Hebrews 1-8; Hebrews 9-13. WBC 47AB. Waco, Texas: Word Books, 1991. Lindars, Barnabas. The Theology of the Letter to the Hebrews. Cambridge Cambridge University, 1991. Johnson, L T. The Letter of James. AB 37A. Garden City, New York: Doubleday, 1995. Keck, Leander E. Ed. The New Interpreter's Bible. Vol. XII. Nashville: Abingdon, 1998. Koester, Graig R. Hebrews. AYB 36. New Haven, London Yale University, 2001. Lieu, Judith. The Theology of the Johannine Epistles. NTT. Cambridge: Cambridge University, 1991. Lodge, J C. "James and Paul at Cross-Purposes? James 2:22." Biblica 62 (1981): 195-213. Martin, R P. James. WBC 48. Waco, Texas: Word Book, 1988. Reicke, Bo. The Epistles of James, Peter and Jude. AB 37. Garden City: 1964.

Faculty review notes: The final objective refers to the theology of Paul although the course concerns the Catholic Epistles. The conflicting objective is retained for faculty review. Hebrews remains in the outline as supplied.

Text reproduced from NT_25-_Theology_of_Catholic_Epistles.doc. Source credit values, where present, do not establish an individual registration, teaching dates or faculty approval of later changes.