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    Overview

    This paper is designed to enable students to further develop their translation and exegesis skills in relation to the Greek New Testament.

    About this paper

    Paper title Greek New Testament Exegesis (Advanced)
    Subject Biblical Studies
    EFTS 0.1667
    Points 20 points
    Teaching period(s) Full Year (Distance learning)
    Full Year (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,240.75
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Restriction
    BIBX 421
    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

    Dr Katie Marcar - email: katie.marcar@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Dr Katie Marcar - email: katie.marcar@otago.ac.nz

    Paper Structure

    The paper involves translation of one section of the Greek New Testament and translation and exegesis of three further sections.

    Assessments:

    Two exegetical essays (20% each)
    Grammar comments (5%)
    Three-hour final exam (55%)

    Teaching Arrangements

    The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught remotely.

    Campus: One two-hour lecture per week for the full year.
    Distance: One two-hour lecture per week for the full year. Distance students participate in the campus classes via Zoom. Students who are unable to join classes can watch recordings at a later time.

    Textbooks

    Nestle, E., Nestle, E., Aland, K., and Aland, B., eds. Novum Testamentum Graece, 28th ed. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 2013 is required.

    Course outline

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    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Self-motivation.
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    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to:

    • Translate selected Greek texts into English
    • Undertake close analysis of texts and to write a detailed exegesis on the Greek text of selected passages
    • Comment on grammatical and syntactical features of selected texts
    • Demonstrate in practice an advanced understanding of the methods of New Testament textual criticism
    • Formulate historical, theological and exegetical questions
    • Develop and implement a research strategy appropriate to advanced study
    • Present a seminar that provides an extended and in-depth analysis of a passage and demonstrates to the class the relevant content of a particular passage and the methodology required to study it in a well-organised manner

    Timetable

    Full Year

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Full Year

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Friday 10:00-11:50 9-12, 15-22, 29-35, 37-42
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