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ASSE M B L I ES O F G O D T H E O L O G I C A L SE M I N A R Y BN T 533 Studies in the L ette rs of Paul: The T hessalonian Correspondence James D. Hernando, Ph. D Spring, 2012 C O URSE SY L L A B US C O URSE D ESC R IPT I O N An exegetical study of the first and second letters of Paul to the Thessalonians. Emphasis will be given to understanding the occasion of these two epistles, and their relationship to one another as an interpretive framework in which to understand their doctrinal and practical teaching. The major issues of background and introduction will also be surveyed. O BJ E C T I V ES At the successful completion of this course the student should be able to: Knowledge 1. Identify the major introductory issues to each of the Thessalonian epistles about which there is considerable debate and discuss the major views. 2. Locate these two epistles within the life and ministry of the apostle Paul and discuss why two letters were written to the same church containing instruction on the same subject. Be able to reconstruct a plausible occasion for each letter. 3. Discuss what the Thessalonians believed about the Parousia and the Day of the Lord in each of the epistles. Further discuss what practical problems grew out of their understanding and how Paul corrected their misconceptions. 4. Relate the main features and characteristics of Jewish apocalyticism. Discuss how the contents of the Thessalonian epistles compare. 5. Define the role eschatology plays in Paul's understanding of salvation in Christ. Illustrate your answer with specifics taken from the Thessalonian correspondence. Skills 1. Translate selected passages in the Thessalonian epistles without the use of grammatical or lexical aids and be able to discuss the grammar and syntax contained therein.2. Think critically about views challenging the Pauline authorship and authenticity of 2 Thessalonians and be able to provide an alternative way of viewing the internal evidence being considered in the challenge. 3. Use a syntactical/grammatical analysis of a passage to write an exegetical outline which identifies the main topical/thematic content. Attitudes 1. More fully appreciate the occasional nature of Paul's letters and the value of seeking to reconstruct the Sitz im Leben as an interpretive framework in which to view the entire contents of a New Testament epistle. 2. Realize more fully the complexity and difficulty of reconstructing the historical setting of a New Testament epistle from the fragmentary evidence therein. 3. Appreciate the vital role the Parousia plays in the establishment of "Christian hope" and the importance that hope had for the first century church. T E X T B O O KS Required: Hawthorne, G. F. and Ralph P. Martin eds. Dictionary of Paul and His Letters. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1993. ISBN 97808 3081 7788 Thomas, Robert L. 1 Thessalonians and 2 Thessalonians. Vol. 11 in 7KH ([SRVLWRU¶V Bible Commentary. ed. Frank E. Gaebelein. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1978. Rec ommended: Beale, G. K. 1-2 Thessalonians. Downers Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity Press, 2003. Holmes, Michael W. 1 and 2 Thessalonians. NIV Application Commentary. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1998. B ASI C O U T L IN E I. Prolegomena A. Introductory Issues B. Literary Analysis/Composition of the Book II. Textual Analysis and Exegesis A. Translation B. Exegesis/ExpositionIII. Theological Analysis and Synthesis: M E T H O D O L O G Y In this source we will seek to meet our objectives through: 1. Classroom lecture. 2. Guided classroom discussion of issues related to assigned reading, lectures, and class assignments. 3. Individual reading, research, and writing. C O URSE R E Q UI R E M E N TS 1. Attendance at all class sessions is expected. Whenever possible, absences should be announced beforehand to the professor. Excessive absenteeism is defined by the AGTS catalog and will be dealt with accordingly. 2. Completion of all reading assignments 3. Prolegomena Reading Report 4. Content Analysis of (5) passages a. Syntactical Analysis (in English) b. Exegetical O utlines 5. Research Project Paper ± Options 6HH ³%17  3URMHFW 'HVFULSWLRQV´ a. Theological Application Paper OR b. Thematic Exposition Paper OR c. Thematic Sermon Series 6. Final Exam (essay) Note: Work turned in late without the prior permission of the professor will receive a grade reduction of 1/2 letter grade for every day late. C H APE L A T T E N D A N C E: TBA ± The Spring, µ chapel schedule was unavailable at the writing of this syllabus. We will, however, choose to attend one chapel service as a class. G R A DI N G PR O C E DU R E 1. Grade Weights a. Class readings 100pts 10% b. Class participation 50pts 5%c. Reading Report 100pts 15% d. Syntactical Analysis/ 250pts 20% Exegetical Outlines e. Research Project Paper 300pts 30% f. Final Exam 200pts 20% TOTAL 1000pts 100% 2. The total number of possible points to be earned in the semester is 1000. Point totals at the end of the semester are tabulated and a grading curve plotted relative to the collective grade profile of the class. 3. Note: Except in rare cases of extenuating circumstances, work turned in late without the prior permission of the professor will receive a grade reduction of 1/2 letter grade for every day late. SE L E C T E D B I B L I O G R APH Y Beale, G. K. 1-2 Thessalonians. Downers Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity Press, 2003. Best, Ernest. A Commentary on the First and Second Epis tles to the Thessalonians. London: Adam & Charles Black, 1979. Bruce, F.F. 1 & 2 Thessalonians. Vol.45 in the Word Biblical Commentary. Edited by D.A. Hubbard, G.W. Barker et al. Waco, Texas: Word Books, 1982. Demarest, Gary W. 1, 2 Thessalonians, 1, 2, Timothy, Titus. Waco, Texas: Word Books, 1984. Donfried, Karl P. Paul, Thessalonica, and Early Christianity. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans, 2002. Donfried, Karl P. and I. H. Marshall. The Theology of the Shorter Pauline Epistles. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1993. Gaventa, Beverly Roberts. First and Second Thessalonians. Louisville: John Knox Press, 1998. Green, Gene L. The Letters to the Thessalonians. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans, 2002. Hendriksen, William. Exposition of 1 and 2


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