112.32 New Testament Theology Providence College

Dr. R. Holm Winter 2006

Email: randall.holm@prov.ca Home Page: http://randall.holm.prov.ca

SYLLABUS

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION

A study of the major theological insights of the writers of the New Testament, with particular emphasis placed on the writings of Paul and John and the issue of salvation.

(Prerequisite 131.10) 3 credits

II. COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course students should be able to:

1. identify, describe and analyse the major theological themes of the New Testament authors.

2. trace the rudimentary development of the emerging theologies highlighted in objective number one.

3. synthesize the emerging theologies in such a way that respects both the unique unity and diversity of the New Testament authors.

4. recognize and apply points of contact between the theologies of first century Palestine and the contemporary church.

III. COURSE TEXT

Marshall, I. Howard. New Testament Theology. Downers Grove: IVP, 2004.

IV. COURSE OUTLINE AND READING SCHEDULE

All readings are from the course textbook unless otherwise noted.

Date	Title	Readings: All readings from Marshall, I. Howard. New Testament Theology
Jan. 16	Doing New Testament Theology	Ch. 1
Jan. 19	Oral Gospels	Ch. 2
Jan. 23	Mark	Ch. 3
Jan 26.	Matthew	Ch. 4
Feb. 2	Luke & Acts	Ch. 5 & 6
Feb. 6	Theology of the Gospels	Ch. 7
Feb. 9	Galatians	Ch. 8
Feb. 13	1 Thessalonians	Ch. 9
Feb. 16^th	1 & 2 Corinthians	Ch. 10 & 11
Feb. 20^th	Romans	Ch. 12
Feb. 23	Philippians	Ch. 13 & 14
Feb. 27	Colossians, Philemon	Ch. 15
Mar. 2	Ephesians	Ch. 16
Mar. 13	Pastorals	Ch. 17
Mar. 16	Theology of Paul	Ch. 18 & 19
Mar. 20	Gospel of John	Ch. 20
Mar. 23	Letters of John	Ch. 21
Mar. 27	Revelation	Ch. 22
Mar. 30	Theology of John	Ch. 23
Apr. 3	Hebrews	Ch. 25
Apr. 6	James	Ch. 26
Apr. 10	1 Peter	Ch. 27
Apr. 13	Jude	Ch. 28
Apr. 18	Final Exam

V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1. Reflection Papers

You will write two reflection papers for this class. While the papers will be commented for feedback, neither paper will receive a letter grade although rewrites may be requested. Each paper should contain two full, typed single-spaced pages. Failure to submit either of the two papers on the assigned due date will result in the automatic loss of a half academic letter grade. These are personal reflection papers that require a student to think biblically. They are not research papers and as such should not contain a bibliography nor contain research from outside materials (including the New Testament).

A. Diagnostic Paper

Using the following grid students will write a 2 page (single spaced) paper that expresses their personal convictions on the New Testament plan of salvation.

Need for salvation Mode of salvation

Salvation

Date due: Jan 19^th

B. Prognostic Reflection

In the second paper due on the last day of class, you will reflect on the same subject in light of the course material. In what way has your thinking progressed, changed or remained the same? Why?

2. Readings:

Students are expected to present themselves to class with the assigned readings accomplished. At the beginning of each class students will indicated via a sign-in sheet whether they have accomplished the readings for that day. For each missed reading students will lose 4 marks.

Grade: 20%

2. Essay

Students are to complete two written assignments, no more than 3000 words each (text, not including notes, bibliography, etc.). Each paper is to be discussed in advance with the professor and a written statement of their topic submitted in advance of submission of the paper.

For the first paper students must select and discuss one major theological idea found in one of the individual corpora of the New Testament (i.e. one of the Gospels, Acts, the major Pauline letters, the prison epistles, the catholic epistles, etc.). Topic selection due Feb 9th, and paper due March 2^nd .

For the second paper students must select and discuss one major theological idea that involves at least two, and possibly three, of the individual corpora of the New Testament. This topic may not be related to the one selected for the first written assignment. Topic selection due March 16, and paper due April 3^rd . The professor assumes that students already know how to research and write such papers. Content, clear thinking and depth of analysis and research are the most important requirements, but clarity and consistency of presentation are also of high importance. Students must follow a recognized style sheet in the presentation of their work. General guidelines are that papers should be typed, double-spaced with suitable margins, with appropriate use of either footnotes or endnotes

• An appropriately presented paper will have a minimum of ten (10) secondary sources (not including the Bible or study Bibles), including commentaries, monographs, journal articles, chapters from collections of essays, etc. You should consult at least ten sources (monographs, commentaries, articles, no more than two encylopaedia/dictionary articles, no more than three web sites).
• While these are research-based papers, it is entirely appropriate to include well-founded observations regarding contemporary ministry. Late papers are decreased by half a full letter grade (5%) each day or portion of a day that they are late. Papers are due on the day assigned. Failure to submit a written statement of a paper topic, or failure to write on the submitted topic, will result in the grade of the paper being lowered by one full letter grade (10%).

Grade: 60%%

4. Final Exam:

Will be based on material covered throughout the year. A week before the final exam students will be given a list of questions. From that list of questions 4 questions will be randomly chosen for the final exam. Students must answer all four questions.

Grade 20%

5. Evaluation

Essays ............................................................................................................................ 60%

Readings........................................................................................................................... 20%

Final ............................................................................................................................ 20%

6. Grading