BIBS322 The New Testament Epistles

A detailed introduction to Paul’s life and letters and to the setting and thought of other New Testament Epistles with exegesis of selected texts.

This paper provides students with the opportunity to study Pauline theology in detail and in depth. It deals with highly significant interpretative issues in Pauline studies such as Paul's Christology, 'In Christ' language, the New Perspective, and justification by faith. It also engages exegetically with a part of Paul's most influential letter, the Epistle to the Romans.

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Prerequisite

One 200-level BIBX or BIBS paper

Restriction

BIBX 322

Schedule C

Arts and Music, Theology

Eligibility

Any student can study Theology, whether they are of the Christian faith, another faith or of no religious faith at all. Theology is an examination of the scriptures, history, content and relevance of the Christian faith, but it presupposes or requires no Christian commitment from students. All it requires is an inquiring mind and an interest in those skills that can be gained through the study of any subject in the Humanities.

Contact

paul.trebilco@otago.ac.nz

More information link

View more information on the Department of Theology and Religion's websites: www.otago.ac.nz/theology or www.otago.ac.nz/religion

Teaching staff

Lecturer: Professor Paul Trebilco

Paper Structure

This paper provides a detailed discussion of important themes in Paul's theology and in-depth exegesis of Romans 3:21-7:25.

300 level: Assessment comprises two essays (25% each) and a two-hour exam (50%).

Teaching Arrangements

Campus: A teaching day (3.30 pm - 9.00 pm) takes place in week two of the semester, which replaces all lectures in the first three weeks of the semester (except for the first lecture) followed by one 2-hour lecture per week for the remainder of the semester.

Distance: One 1-hour audioconference, a teaching day and two 2-hour audioconferences spaced throughout the semester.

Textbooks

Dunn, J.D.G. Romans 1-8 (Word Biblical Commentary 38A; Dallas: Word Books, 1988).

A Course Book has also been developed for this paper.

Course outline

View the course outline for BIBS 322

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Lifelong learning, Critical thinking.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.

Learning Outcomes

When you successfully complete the paper at the 300 level you will be able to

• Demonstrate understanding of key themes of Pauline theology
• Identify and discuss selected key issues in the interpretation of Paul's letters
• Undertake exegesis of a selected text from Paul's Epistles, employing the appropriate critical tools and methods

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