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NT425/625 (English)NT435/635 (Greek)

Pauline Theology and RomansSemester 2, 2015

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS UNIT

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DescriptionExegesis is the art of uncovering the meaning of the text. This unit seeks to get to the heart of the book of Romans by methodically working through selected chapters with a view to uncovering Paul’s original intention for writing. The unit will also look at key theological themes in Paul.

Teaching staff

Lecturer Dr Alan StanleyBAgr, DipAgrSci, ThM, PhD

Phone Ph: (07) 3870 8355

Email [email protected]

Additional information

Credit points 4

Co/pre-requisites NT302/502LA004A & LA004B (for NT435/635)

No. of teaching weeks

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Assessment Summary

NT425 (Degree/Eng)

Item Details/Due Date Weighting

Thematic Essay 2500 wordsDue: 7th Sept

40%

Exegetical Essay 3500 wordsDue: 3rd Nov

60%

NT435 (Degree/Greek)



30%

1st Greek Quiz 1st Sept 10%

2nd Greek Quiz 27th Oct 10%


50%

NT625 (Masters/Eng)



40%

Book Review 1000 wordsDue: 10th Nov

10%


50%

NT635 (Masters/Greek)



30%

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1st Greek Quiz 1st Sept 10%

2nd Greek Quiz 27th Oct 10%

Book Review 1000 wordsDue: 10th Nov

10%


40%

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES AND UNIT CONTENT

Learning OutcomesOn completion of this unit students will:a) Know and understand

1) Pauline Theology: it’s major themes and integrating ideas2) Contemporary issues in the study of Paul, especially the ‘new perspective’ on Paul3) The themes and theology of Romans4) Relation of Romans to the other Pauline writings5) The English (Greek text for Greek students) text of Romans6) The nature and methods of New Testament exegesis7) Masters students: A selection of historic and contemporary interpretations of

Romans

b) Acquire skills in order to be able to determine the meaning of the English text (Greek text for Greek students ) of Romans and be able to 1) Use sources such as biblical and theological dictionaries, commentaries and on-

line (Greek students: Use sources such as lexicons, theological dictionaries, grammars, textual analyses, commentaries and on-line resources)

2) Greek students only: Identify the authorship, date and purpose3) Greek students only: Translate into English4) Greek students only: Evaluate textual variants and issues in the history of the

text5) Recognise literary form, genre, structure and rhetorical conventions3) NT425/625 only: Compare and contrast translations4) NT425/625 only: Evaluate matters relating to authorship, date and purpose5) Utilize the historical, social and cultural contexts6) Assign passages to the literary and canonical contexts7) Establish the meaning of significant words and phrases in the contexts of Romans

and Paul’s other writings8) Trace inter-textual references and allusions9) Discuss the main themes, arguments and theological teachings10) Exegete the English text of selected chapters from Romans (Greek students:

Translate and exegete the Greek text of selected passages from Romans)11) Explain the place of Romans in the development of Paul’s theology12) Masters students: Discuss interpretations of Romans

c) Be in a position to1) Exegete the English text (Greek text for Greek students) of Romans for personal

understanding and for use in ministry contexts2) Integrate perspectives from Romans and Paul’s other writings into biblical

interpretation and Christian thinking3) Apply the teaching of Romans and Paul’s other writings to situations and issues in

contemporary Christianity and society4) Masters students: Evaluate interpretations of Romans

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Unit Content1) Pauline theology: its integrating ideas and its major themes (e.g. Christology,

eschatology, ecclesiology, Paul and the law, centrum Paulinum).2) The major issues in contemporary study and the central themes of Romans.3) Exegesis of the English text of eight chapters from Romans 1–11. (Greek students:

Translation and exegesis of the Greek text of six chapters from Romans 1–8).

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UNIT TIMETABLE

Week Date Topic Pre-reading1 July 21 Introduction to unit

Introduction to Romans, themes, and purpose

2 July 28 Intro. Contd. / Romans 1Paul’s Theology: The righteousness of GodGreek: Rom. 1:1-17

Grieb, Preface, Intro & chap. 1

3 Aug 4 Romans 1Paul’s Theology: GodGreek: Rom. 1:18-32

Grieb, chap. 2

4 Aug 11 Romans 2Paul’s Theology: The GospelGreek: Rom. 2:1-17

Grieb, chap. 2 contd.

5 Aug 18 Romans 2–3Paul’s Theology: Salvation and JustificationGreek: Rom. 3:9-26


6 Aug 25 Romans 3Paul’s Theology: ChristGreek: Rom. 5

Grieb, chap. 3

7 Sep 1 Romans 4Paul’s Theology: Sin1st Greek Quiz

Grieb, chap. 4

8 Sep 8 Romans (5–) 6Paul’s Theology: The LawGreek: Rom. 6:1-14Thematic Essay due: Sep 7th, 5pm


9 Sep 15 Romans 6–7Paul’s Theology: SanctificationGreek: Rom. 6:15-23


STUDY WEEK (Sep 21-26)MID-SEMESTER BREAK (Sep 28–Oct 2)

10 Oct 6 Romans 7Paul’s Theology: The Holy SpiritGreek: Rom. 7


11 Oct 13 Romans 8:1-17Paul’s Theology: IsraelGreek: Rom. 8:1-17

Grieb, chap. 5

12 Oct 20 Rom. 8:18-39Paul’s Theology: EschatologyGreek: Rom. 8:18-39

Grieb, chap. 6

13 Oct 27 Rom. 9Paul’s Theology: The Centre of Paul’s Theology2nd Greek Quiz

Grieb, chap. 7

Nov 2-6 Study weekExegetical Essay due: Nov 3rd, 5pm

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There is no exam for this unitBook Review due: Nov 10th, 5pm

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE FOR NT425 (ENGLISH)

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This applies to students who are enrolled at Bachelor level.

Assessment 1 Item Thematic Essay, 2500 words

Details/Due Date Write an essay on one of the following:

1) What is the “New Perspective on Paul” and why has it been so controversial?

2) Discuss Paul’s teaching on judgment according to works and the role it plays in his letters.

3) Prepare a fully written sermon manuscript entitled: “The Jesus Paul Preached.”

4) Prepare a fully written sermon manuscript entitled: “The Gospel According to Paul.”

*(3 & 4 must work within Paul’s letters. Normal referencing of scholars applies).

Due: Mon, 7th Sept, 5.00 pm

Weighting 40%

Assessment 2 Item Exegetical Essay, 3500 words

Details/Due Date Write an exegetical essay on one of the following passages:

1) Romans 5:12-212) Romans 6:1-113) Romans 7:14-254) Romans 11:1-10NOTE: your essay should include appropriate discussion devoted to the issues concerning authorship, date, and destination relevant to your passage.

Due: Tues, 3rd Nov, 5.00 pm

Weighting 60%

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE FOR NT435 (GREEK)

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This applies to students who are enrolled at Degree level.


Details/Due Date Write an essay on one of the following:

1) What is the “New Perspective on Paul” and why has it been so controversial?

2) Discuss Paul’s teaching on judgment according to works and the role it plays in his letters.

3) Prepare a fully written sermon manuscript entitled: “The Jesus Paul Preached.”

4) Prepare a fully written sermon manuscript entitled: “The Gospel According to Paul.”

*(3 & 4 must work within Paul’s letters. Normal referencing of scholars applies).

Due: Mon, 7th Sept, 5.00 pmWeighting 30%

Assessment 2-3 Item Two Greek Quizzes

Details/Due Date Take two Greek quizzes in class. Both quizzes will include two questions requiring: 1) translation from the Greek into the English, 2) exegetical and syntactical/grammatical comments.Quiz 1: Tues, 1st SeptQuiz 2: Tues, 27th Oct

Weighting 20% (10% each quiz)


Details/Due Date Write an exegetical essay on one of the following passages:

1) Romans 5:12-212) Romans 6:1-113) Romans 7:14-254) Romans 11:1-10NOTE: your essay should include appropriate discussion devoted to the issues concerning authorship, date, and destination relevant to your passage.

Due: Tues, 3rd Nov, 5.00 pmWeighting 50%

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ASSESSMENT OUTLINE FOR NT625 (ENGLISH)

This applies to students who are enrolled at Masters level.


Details/Due Date

Write an essay on one of the following:1) Evaluate the debate on justification between

Tom Wright and John Piper.2) Outline Paul's eschatology and discuss its role in

his letters.3) Prepare a fully written sermon manuscript

entitled: “Justified by faith, Judged by Works.”4) Prepare a fully written sermon manuscript

entitled: “The Role of the Holy Spirit in Paul.”*(3 & 4 must work within Paul’s letters. Normal

referencing of scholars applies).

NOTE: your essay should include appropriate discussion devoted to the issues concerning authorship, date, and destination relevant to your passage.Due: Mon, 7th Sept, 5.00 pm

Weighting 40%


Details/Due Date

Write an exegetical essay on one of the following passages:1) Romans 9:14-23 (with special reference to Paul's

understanding on election in Romans)2) Romans 13:7-14 (with special reference to the

role of the law in Romans)3) Romans 15:1-8 (with special reference to the role

this passage plays in the overall argument of Romans)

NOTE: your essay should include appropriate discussion devoted to the issues concerning authorship, date, and destination relevant to your passage.Due: Tues, 3rd Nov, 5.00 pm

Weighting 50%

Assessment 3 Item Book Review, 1000 words

Details/Due Date

Write a review on a book of your choice (to be approved by the lecturer) that appropriately covers the content of this course. The report should show the most important things you have discovered from your reading and comment on their helpfulness for your understanding of the New Testament. Your response should demonstrate critical reflection (i.e., don’t just summarize the book, engage it).Due: Tues, 10th Nov, 5.00 pm

Weighting 10%ASSESSMENT OUTLINE FOR NT625 (ENGLISH)ASSESSMENT OUTLINE FOR NT635 (GREEK)

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This applies to students who are enrolled at Masters level.


Details/Due DateWrite an essay on one of the following:1) Evaluate the debate on justification between Tom

Wright and John Piper.2) Outline and describe Paul's eschatology and discuss

its role in his letters.3) Prepare a fully written sermon manuscript entitled:

“Justified by faith, Judged by Works.”4) Prepare a fully written sermon manuscript entitled:

“The Role of the Holy Spirit in Paul.”*(3 & 4 must work within Paul’s letters. Normal

referencing of scholars applies).

NOTE: your essay should include appropriate discussion devoted to the issues concerning authorship, date, and destination relevant to your passage.Due: Mon, 7th Sept, 5.00 pm

Weighting 30%

Assessment 2-3 Item Two Greek Quizzes

Details/Due DateTake two Greek quizzes in class. Both quizzes will include two questions requiring: 1) translation from the Greek into the English, 2) exegetical and syntactical/grammatical comments.Quiz 1: Tues, 1st SeptQuiz 2: Tues, 27th Oct

Weighting 20% (10% each quiz)


Details/Due DateWrite an exegetical essay on one of the following passages:1) Romans 9:14-23 (with special reference to Paul's

understanding on election in Romans)2) Romans 13:7-14 (with special reference to the role of

the law in Romans)3) Romans 15:1-8 (with special reference to the role this

passage plays in the overall argument of Romans)

NOTE: your essay should include appropriate discussion devoted to the issues concerning authorship, date, and destination relevant to your passage.Due: Tues, 3rd Nov, 5.00 pm

Weighting 40%

Assessment 5 Item Book Review, 1000 words

Details/Due DateWrite a review on a book of your choice (to be approved by the lecturer) that appropriately covers the content of this course. The report should show the most important things you have discovered from your reading and comment on their helpfulness for your understanding of the New Testament. Your response should demonstrate critical reflection (i.e., don’t just summarize the book, engage it).Due: Tues, 10th Nov, 5.00 pm

Weighting 10%

LECTURE ATTENDANCE

Please note the ACT policy (see also BST Student Handbook) on lecture attendance in the Undergraduate Handbook and the Graduate and Postgraduate Handbook. You are required to attend at least 80% of lectures. This means you can miss a maximum of two

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lectures. If you know that you will not be at a lecture, please phone or email the lecturer beforehand. If you miss more than two lectures, your enrolment for this unit may be ended.

HOW TO STUDY THIS UNIT

You should allocate approximately 7 hours outside of class each week to this unit.

LATE SUBMISSION OF WORK

Please note the ACT Late Penalties Policy (including extensions; see also BST Student Handbook). Failure to submit any individual assignment on time may result in either a late penalty or a zero mark for the assignment.

PASSING THIS UNIT

To pass this unit you must complete and submit each assessment item. You must also attain an overall percentage mark of 50% or more.

PLAGIARISM

Please note the ACT Academic Misconduct Policy (see also BST student handbook) on plagiarism. This is a serious issue and it is your responsibility both to understand what plagiarism includes and to avoid it completely. If you are found to have plagiarised, there will be serious consequences as specified in the BST student handbook.Penalties for plagiarism are as follows (from ACT Academic Misconduct Policy).

First offence:

Students will be subject to academic counselling, with the maximum penalty being to fail the item with no marks awarded. Where deemed appropriate, the minimum penalty available will be that students may be granted an opportunity to resubmit the assessment with a maximum of 50% for the assessment.

Second offence:

Fail unit, with no remedial opportunity.

Third or major offence:

Exclusion from any award of the ACT, or exclusion from the award for up to two years, or other outcome appropriate to the case but with an impact less serious than exclusion.In the case of severe plagiarism and/or cheating, a student may be subject to a separate disciplinary process approved by the ACT Academic Board. Colleges are required to immediately report to the ACT Director of Academic Services all offences of wilful academic misconduct, for recording on TAMS.

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READING MATERIALS

Prescribed text

Grieb, Katherine A. The Story of Romans: A Narrative Defense of God's Righteousness. Westminster John Knox, 2002.

Other recommended texts

Pauline Theology

Becker, J. Paul Apostle to the Gentiles. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1993.

Bird, M. F. A Bird’s-Eye View of Paul. Nottingham: Apollos, 2008.Dunn, J. D. G. The Theology of Paul the Apostle. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998. Dunn, J. D. G. (ed.) The Cambridge Companion to St. Paul. Cambridge: CUP, 2003. Fee, G. God’s Empowering Presence. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1994. Fitzmyer, J. A. “Pauline Theology” in The New Jerome Biblical Commentary. Upper

Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1990. Gorman, M. J. Apostle of the Crucified Lord: A Theological Introduction to Paul

and His Letters. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2004. Sanders, E. P. Paul and Palestinian Judaism. London: SCM, 1977. Schreiner, T. R. Paul, Apostle of God’s Glory in Christ. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker,

2001.Westerholm, S., Perspectives Old and New on Paul. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2004.

Romans – Studies and Commentaries

Byrne, B. Romans. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical, 1996. Cranfield, C. E. B. Romans: A Shorter Commentary. Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1985. Donfried, K. P. The Romans Debate. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1991. Donfried, K. P. and P. Richardson (eds.)

Judaism and Christianity in first–Century Rome. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998.

Moo, D. J. The Epistle to the Romans. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1996. Schreiner, T. R. Romans. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998. Soderlund, S. K and N. T. Wright (eds.)

Romans and the People of God. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999.Stendahl, K. The Final Account: Paul’s Letter to the Romans. Minneapolis:

Fortress, 1995. Wedderburn, A. J. M. The Reasons for Romans. Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1991.Westerholm, S. Understanding Paul: The Early Christian Worldview of the Letter to

the Romans. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2004.Wright, N. T. “Romans” in The New Interpreter's Bible. Vol. X. Nashville:

Abingdon, 2002.

GRADUATE OUTCOMES

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Attribute Emphases of Unit Comment

Strong Moderate Light1) Passionate discipleship √

Paul never uses the word “disciple” but he shows us what discipleship in all sorts of different ways. Above all Paul is a model disciple as he writes to various churches and individuals urging them to follow his example as he follows Christ.

2) Sound knowledge of Bible √

Paul’s letters make up thirteen letters of the Bible and a significant portion of the New Testament. Paul very obviously writes his letters with Israel’s story in the Old Testament in mind presenting us with a sound knowledge of the scriptures. This is certainly true in Romans, perhaps more than any of Paul’s letters.

3) Humility and faithfulness √

For Paul Jesus Christ is the ultimate example of humility and faithfulness.

4) Communicating the Gospel √

No other writer in the New Testament articulates the gospel as clearly as does Paul, and perhaps no where do we see that than in Romans. For Paul the gospel revolves around the cross and in Jesus the Messiah Israel’s history is brought to its fulfillment. Having conquered sin, Satan, and death, Jesus now reigns from heaven over those who follow him.

5) Commitment to mission √

Paul himself is a missionary to the Gentiles and is therefore very concerned about mission. His zeal for mission grows out of his understanding that God, through the gospel, has reconciled both Jew and Gentile together into one. This in fact seems to be the thrust of Paul’s letter to the Romans. Furthermore, Paul himself, in writing Romans, is preparing to visit Spain for the first time as a missionary.

6) Commitment to team ministry √

Paul’s letters are mostly written to urges and many of them address horizontal issues. However, unique to the New Testament is Paul’s endings that list all his co-workers. Not only that but Paul often talks about his other co-workers during his letters, people such as Timothy. We see this especially in Romans 16.

7) Basic ministry skills √

Across Paul’s thirteen letters Paul of course covers virtually every ministry skill conceivable. Romans, however, doesn’t focus on ministry skills as it does on Paul’s ministry.

8) Commitment to lifelong learning √

Paul’s letters, and Romans in particular, is ‘rich.’ My hope is that as we make our way through Romans and consider Paul’s theology as a whole we will there how much Paul’s writings have to offer.

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

1) They will be passionate disciples of Jesus Christ. Graduates will maintain a vibrant relationship with God, be passionate about following Jesus and walk by the Spirit in every

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area of life. They will seek to love God above all else and others as themselves in attitudes, words and deeds. They will be imitators of Jesus, obey His Word, deny themselves, take up their cross and follow Jesus wherever He may lead (Mark 8:34).

2) They will have a sound knowledge of the Bible. Graduates will have an in-depth and comprehensive knowledge of the Bible. They will be committed to the infallibility and authority of the Bible as God’s Word in everything pertaining to salvation and the Christian life (2 Tim 3:14-17). They will do their best to be good teachers of the Bible who correctly explain the word of truth (2 Tim 2:15).

3) They will have genuine humility and demonstrate faithfulness in life and ministry. Graduates will live lives of holiness, humility and faithfulness. They will be willing to acknowledge their shortcomings and mistakes, and be open to receive constructive criticism and advice. They will do nothing out of selfish ambition, but in humility will consider others better than themselves (Phil 2:3). They will be prepared to suffer for the sake of Christ, knowing that “we must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God” (Acts 14:22).

4) They will be effective communicators of the Gospel. Graduates will know the Gospel and will be eager and able to communicate the Gospel, especially in word, but also through writing and other media, in ways that are culturally sensitive and intelligible to others. They will have compassionate hearts, listening empathetically to people in their particular contexts. They will be ready to preach the Word at any time with patience and care (2 Tim 4:2), trying to persuade people to believe the Gospel and to become followers of Jesus (2 Cor 5:11).

5) They will have a great commitment to God’s mission. Graduates will be aware of the needs and opportunities of local and global mission. They will endeavour to see the coming of God’s kingdom in every sphere of life, strive for justice for the poor and work towards community transformation. They will be passionately committed to and will be active in working towards the fulfilment of the Great Commission, to make disciples of all nations (Matt 28:18-20).

6) They will be committed to team ministry and servant leadership. Graduates will be committed to the local church as the family of God and as their context for ministry and base for mission (Heb 10:24-25). They will work enthusiastically and cooperatively with others in ministry teams. They will be open to Christians across various evangelical denominations and churches (Luke 9:49-50). As leaders they will be disciple-makers, following the Lord Jesus in serving, leading by example, and training and mentoring other leaders (Mark 10:43-45).

7) They will be competent in basic ministry skills. Graduates will be competent in basic ministry skills, including preaching, teaching, leading and caring for people. They will use their gifts to implement constructive change in the church and community (1 Tim 4:6-16). They will be culturally attuned and flexible in dealing with a range of issues (1 Cor 9:19-23). They will embrace accountability and maintain professional standards in various contexts. They will be “salt and light” in the world (Matt 5:13-14) and be able to “prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up” (Eph 4:12).

8) They will be committed to lifelong learning and personal growth. Graduates will be proactive in expanding their knowledge and abilities. They will be open to new challenges, be willing to face unfamiliar problems and accept wider responsibilities. They will continue to grow in faith, knowledge and maturity, “forgetting what is behind and pressing … toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” (Phil 3:13-14).

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