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COURSE PRESCRIBTION (A)
OLD
TESTAMENT (B)
NEW
TESTAMENT NT 101 Introduction
to the New Testament A study of the
historical background and content of the New Testament with special reference
to the ministry of Jesus, the birth and growth of the New Testament. NT 102 Introduction
to the Greek Language (A) The grammar and
syntax of New Testament Greek, its significance and relevance to the study of
the Greek text of the New Testament.
Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of practical language skills
necessary for reading and translating the Greek text of the New Testament. NT 103 Introduction
to the Greek Language (B) The course is the
continuation of NT 102. In addition to
the study of the grammar and syntax of New Testament Greek, students are also
introduced to the translation of selected texts from Greek to English. BSt101 Biblical
Criticisms An introduction to
the critical methods of studying the Bible.
In particular, the course is designed to introduce exegesis as both an
everyday activity and a specialised discipline, and to foster an
understanding and appreciation of the value of biblical exegesis in
preaching, for doing theology, as well as for personal appropriation. NT 201 New
Testament Exegesis: (Gospel of Luke) A study of
significant perspectives on the life and teaching of Jesus as reflected in
the Gospels. A study of leading
theological themes and detailed exegesis in Greek of some key passages. NT 202 Greek The course includes
reading and translating the Greek text of the New Testament, in addition to
an advanced study of the grammar and syntax of New Testament Greek. NT 203 New Testament Exegesis (Letter to the Hebrews) Exegesis of the
Greek text of selected New Testament passages against their socio-historical
contexts, applying the language and skills of New Testament Greek hitherto
acquired. NT 204 The
Synoptic Gospels An introduction to
the major literary and theological aspects of the Synoptic Gospels. A
comparison of the key passages of the
three Gospels significant to the life, ministry and person of Jesus. NT 205 Parables The aim of the
course is to introduce students to one of the major literary types in the New
Testament corpus, namely, the parables of Jesus. The study concentrates on those parables
found only in Luke and is designed to bring students to an awareness of some
of the important issues in modern studies of parables. NT 301 New Testament Exegesis: Gospel of John
(Greek Text) A detailed exegesis
of a set text against its socio-historical context, and against the general
first century background of the world in which New Testament thought came
into being. The study adopts the exegetical tools and principles of biblical
scholarship. NT 302 New Testament Exegesis: Romans A detailed exegesis
in Greek of a selected text against its socio-historical context. The study adopts the exegetical tools of biblical scholarship. NT 303 New
Testament Eschatology A study of the
eschatological teachings of the New Testament, with special reference to
those of Jesus and Paul. NT 304 Pauline
Studies A detailed
introduction to Pauline studies, with special reference to Paul’s
letters to the Galatians and Ephesians.
The course involves a study of key theological themes and exegesis of
selected passages. NT 401 New Testament Exegesis: Revelation A detailed exegesis
in Greek of a set text in close relationship with its specific
socio-historical settings, and against the general first century background
of the world in which New Testament thought came into being. Students are expected to apply their
knowledge of the tools and principles of biblical interpretation acquired
thus far. NT 402 New
Testament Exegesis: Galatians A detailed exegesis
of a selected text against the backdrop of its specific socio-historical
context and against the background of the first century world in which New
Testament thought came into being,
circulated, developed and was maintained. The study adopts the
literary-critical methods of biblical scholarship. NT 403 Jesus and the Gospels In this course, we
will attempt to survey the life of Jesus as it is presented in the first
three Gospels. N.T. Wright’s book Jesus
and the Victory of God, will be utilised as our point of departure in
order to examine Jesus in his first century Jewish context. We will also attempt to make the transition
from Jesus’ Ministry in this setting to Jesus’ ministry in our
own Samoan context. NT 404 New
Testament Themes A detailed analysis
of some of the leading theological themes of both the Gospels and Epistles.
The enquiry looks at how those themes developed from the Old Testament,
through the Inter-Testamental period, and especially in the time of Jesus and
the New Testament Church. The course may require the exegesis of selected
passage. NT 480 Thesis The course consists
of writing a research paper, the length of which must comply with the
requirements as defined in the section on Subject Requirements for the
degrees of Bachelor of Divinity and Bachelor of Theology, respectively. Students shall be required to undertake
independent research under the personal supervision of a designated member of
Staff. Students must decide upon a topic
(in outline, at least) and discuss it with a member of Staff before beginning
work on the Thesis. (C)
THEOLOGY (D)
CHURCH
HISTORY (E)
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