Overview
Translation and detailed exegesis of selected Greek texts against their historical background.
The paper is designed to enable students to translate selected texts from the Greek New Testament and to undertake interpretation of these Greek texts.
About this paper
| Paper title | Greek New Testament Exegesis 3 |
|---|---|
| Subject | Biblical Studies |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year
(Distance learning)
Full Year (On campus) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper involves in-person assessment |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,103.10 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- BIBS 223 or BIBX 223
- Restriction
- BIBX 323
- 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
Revd Dr Katie Marcar
- More information link
View more information on the Theology Programme’s website
- Teaching staff
Revd Dr Katie Marcar and others
- Paper Structure
The paper involves translation of one section of the Greek New Testament and translation and exegesis of two further sections.
- Teaching Arrangements
Distance with in-person assessment components.
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
Required:
E. Nestle, E. Nestle, K. Aland, and B. Aland, eds., Novum Testamentum Graece, 28th ed. (Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 2013).
- Course outline
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper at the 300-level 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 understanding of the methods of textual criticism
- Learn how to formulate historical, theological and exegetical questions
- Learn how to develop and implement a research strategy
- Present a seminar that provides an extended 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
- Assessment details
- 2 assignments x 20% each (40%)
- Grammar comments 5%
- Final exam 55%
Overview
Translation and detailed exegesis of selected Greek texts against their historical background.
The paper is designed to enable students to translate selected texts from the Greek New Testament and to undertake the interpretation of these Greek texts.
About this paper
| Paper title | Greek New Testament Exegesis 3 |
|---|---|
| Subject | Biblical Studies |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year
(Distance learning)
Full Year (On campus) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- BIBS 223 or BIBX 223
- Restriction
- BIBX 323
- 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 enquiring mind and an interest in those skills that can be gained through the study of any subject in the Humanities.
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the Theology Programme’s website.
- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
The paper involves translation of one section of the Greek New Testament and translation and exegesis of two further sections.
- Teaching Arrangements
Campus: one 2-hour lecture per week for the full year.
Distance: one 2-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
Required:
E. Nestle, E. Nestle, K. Aland, and B. Aland, eds. Novum Testamentum Graece, 28th ed. (Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 2013).
- Course outline
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper at the 300-level 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 understanding of the methods of textual criticism.
- Learn how to formulate historical, theological and exegetical questions.
- Learn how to develop and implement a research strategy.
- Present a seminar that provides an extended 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.
- Assessment details
- 2 assignments (20% each) = 40%
- Grammar comments = 5%
- Final exam = 55%