BI 502 THE NEW TESTAMENT SCHEDULE: SPRING SEMESTER 2009 URBANA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Chapters to be read in texts are listed in the assignment column. These are to be completed for the week following. The student is also to read those sections from the New Testament which accompany the readings and the class lectures. The textbooks are designated by the following abbreviations: Gundry, A Survey of the New Testament (4th edition) Bruce, F. Israel and the Nations. Carson, D. and Moo, D. An Introduction to the New Testament. =G =B = CM
Readings or preparation for the Graduate Seminar sessions are listed in the space immediately to the right of each session’s topic. Date January 21 Class Topic Introduction to BI 502 Introduction to the New Testament The place of the NT in the Bible Text Canon Q & A: Geographical Setting of the NT The Life of Jesus & the Gospels The Gospel of Mark Graduate Seminar Birthday Presents for 2008 A Bibliographical Survey of NT Reference Tools The Gospel of Mark and the Life of Jesus Q & A: Critical Methods in the Study of the NT Assignment for the Following Class G, Chapter 1, pp 2-22 G, Chapter 4, pp 78-89 B, Chapters 14-15, pp 107-123 Audio Lecture: The NT in Space and Time G, Chapter 2, pp 24-43 G, Chapter 6, pp 110-122 G, Chapter 8, pp 158-204 CM, Chapter 1, pp 23-76 B, Chapters 16-20, pp 124-158 Audio Lecture: Critical Method in the Study of the NT Consider research paper topic For this Graduate Seminar session (see guide): • Come and enjoy • Bring coffee G, Chapter 3, pp 44-75 G, Chapter 7, pp 124-157 CM, Chapter 2, pp 77-133 B, Chapters 21-22, pp 159-178 Audio Lecture: The Intertestamental Era & Hellenistic Age Resolve research paper topic Study Sample Text: Mark 1:1-3:6
January 28
1/28, 9:10 PM February 4
BI 502 THE NEW TESTAMENT SCHEDULE: SPRING SEMESTER 2009 URBANA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
February 11 Discuss Sample Text: Mark 1:1-3:6 The Genre Gospel The Gospel of Mark Q & A: History of the Intertestamental Era and Hellenistic Age Confirm research paper topic with professor The Synoptic Question The Gospel of Luke Q & A: History of the First Century Objective Quiz # 1 (covers introductory materials and life of Christ) The Quest for the Historical Jesus and the Study of His Life The Gospel of John Graduate Seminar: Gospels • Are you happy with the canon? Canon Formation • Where did the Gospels come from? The Synoptic Question • The Jesus of History and the Christ of Faith: Are they different or the same? The Quest for the Historical Jesus The History of the Early Church: Acts Discuss Sample Text: Acts 1:12-2:13 The Genre Historical Narrative Acts 1-12: Jerusalem and Judea/Samaria Acts 13-28: Paul’s Ministry G, Chapter 5, pp 90-108 G, Chapter 9, pp 206-252 B, Chapters 23-24, pp 179-196 Audio Lecture: History of the First Century Prepare for Quiz # 1 G, Chapter 10, pp 254-297 CM, Chapter 6, pp 225-284 B, Chapter 25, pp 197-204 G, Chapter 11, pp 298-344 Study Sample Text: Acts 1:12-2:13 For this Graduate Seminar session (see guide): • Organize thoughts about the canon. • Organize thoughts about the Synoptic Question and the Quest for the Historical Jesus
February 18
February 25 Week of 2/26-3/4
March 4
B, Chapters 26-27, pp 205-219 CM, Chapter 9, pp 354-390 G, Chapter 12, pp 346-351 CM, Chapter 8, pp 331-353 Study Sample Text: 2 John & 3 John Prepare for Quiz # 2
March 11
BI 502 THE NEW TESTAMENT SCHEDULE: SPRING SEMESTER 2009 URBANA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
March 18 The Correspondence of the Early Church: the Epistles Discuss Sample Text: 2 John & 3 John The Genre: Epistle Paul & the Pauline Epistles Paul: Ministry and Perspectives (Old, New, Newer) Objective Quiz # 2 (covers Gospels and Acts) Receive Mid-term Essay Exam as a take-home Spring Break: No class session Mid-term Exam Due The 30s and the 40s The Early Epistles of Paul Galatians; 1 & 2 Thessalonians Graduate Seminar: The Early Church • Acts: Is it reliable? Is it theological? • Did Paul write all the Pauline Epistles? The Genuineness of the Epistles of Paul • Can I buy into the New Perspective on the apostle Paul? • What is the theology of the Pauline Epistles? G, Chapter 12, pp 351-371 Write Mid-Term Essay(s)
March 25 April 1
G, Chapter 13, pp 372-391 CM, Chapter 11, pp 415-455 For this Graduate Seminar session (see Guide): • Organize thoughts about Acts’ trustworthiness and theology. • Organize thoughts about the genuineness of the epistles of Paul • Organize thoughts about the theology of the Epistles of Paul. • Organize thoughts about the New Perspective • In addition to the readings in CM about the NPP, you can check out the following:
Readings: D. DiSilva, Introduction to the NT, pp 500-501, 506-507, 518519. S. Gathercole, “What Did Paul Really Mean?” Christianity Today (August 2007), pp 22-28. M. Bird, “Justification as Forensic Declaration and Covenant Membership”, Tyndale Bulletin 57 (2006), pp 131-148. E. Neufeld, “The Gospel in the Gospels,” Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 51 (2008), 267-296. D. Burk, “Is Paul’s Gospel Counterimperial?” Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 51 (2008), pp 309-338.
Week of 4/1-8
BI 502 THE NEW TESTAMENT SCHEDULE: SPRING SEMESTER 2009 URBANA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Paul on the Web: http://www.thepaulpage.com In addition to the positive summaries, note the article by F. Watson, “Not the New Perspective.”
April 8 April 15 April 22
April 29
The 50s The Major Epistles of Paul 1 & 2 Corinthians The Major Epistles of Paul 1 & 2 Corinthians; Romans Research Paper Due The 60s The Prison Epistles of Paul Philippians; Colossians; Philemon; Ephesians The Pastoral Epistles of Paul 1 & 2 Timothy; Titus The General Epistles & Hebrews James; Hebrews; 1 & 2 Peter The 70s, 80s, & 90s 1, 2, & 3 John; Jude Graduate Seminar: Latter NT & Your Papers • Theology of Hebrews? • Theology of Revelation? • Presentation of the Results of Research Papers The Future of All Things: The Revelation of John Discuss Sample Text: Revelation 14 The Genre: Apocalyptic Revelation The Message of the NT and Bible Receive Final Exam Essay(s)
G, Chapter 13, pp 391-411 CM, Chapter 10, pp 391-414 Complete Research Paper G, Chapter 14, pp 412-437 G, Chapter 15, pp 438-453 CM, Chapter 17, pp 554-587 G, Chapter 16, pp 456-471 G, Chapter 17, pp 472-501 CM, Chapter 19, pp 596-618 G, Chapter 18, pp 504-528 G, In Retrospect, p 529 CM, Chapter 25, pp 697-725 B, Chapter 28, pp 220-227 Study Sample Text: Revelation 14 For this Graduate Seminar session: • Organize thoughts about the theology of Hebrews and of Revelation • Prepare one page summary of your research paper for presentation and distribution to the seminar participants. Prepare for Quiz # 3 Write Final Essay(s)
Week of 4/29-5/6
May 6
BI 502 THE NEW TESTAMENT SCHEDULE: SPRING SEMESTER 2009 URBANA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
May 13 Objective Quiz # 3 (covers Epistles and Revelation) (Note: If you have a schedule conflict with the U of I Finals schedule, please talk to the Professor in order to make other arrangements.) Final Exam Essay(s) Due (Comprehensive essay exam.) Journal Due Reading Report Due Absolute final day to turn in work without an extension Urbana Seminary Graduation (7 PM) Make plans to attend graduation. Make certain you are enrolled for summer classes at Urbana Seminary.
May 15 May 20