NTS573 Romans (3 Units) Instructor: Dr. Mary Luo Spring Semester, 2018

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1 1 NTS573 Romans (3 Units) Instructor: Dr. Mary Luo Spring Semester, 2018 Phone number: , ext. 126 Tuesday 9:00-11:40am Office Hours: Tuesday: 12:30pm-4:30pm; Wednesday: 10:10-10:40am; Or by appointment. For all students: please make an appointment by at least 24 hours ahead of time if you want to come to see me. I. Course Description An in-depth study of the book of Romans, including the major theological themes, with a special emphasis on justification, sanctification, and their application to the Christian life. II. Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the course requirements, students should be able to 1. be more familiar with the biblical content of the book of Romans, and trace the main arguments of the book of Romans; 2. explain the historical background, literary characteristics, and major theological themes in the book of Romans; 3. identify the major issues involved in interpretation of the book of Romans and evaluate the major solutions; 4. master the basic exegetical skills for the book of Romans; 5. apply the message from the book of Romans to their own lives and ministries more effectively. III. Course Requirements: Class Attendance: You are expected to attend class each week. Arrive on time, and be ready for the class. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to get the class notes and handouts and to complete the assignments for that class period. Regular tardiness (being late for class) will result in point deduction. Class Preparation: Read the book of Romans and the relevant portions of the required textbooks (see class assignments). Answer the pre-class questions, which will be posted on Populi. It is your responsibility to check the announcements on the bulletin board in Populi and your Logos regularly.

2 2 Class Participation: Each class will start with student-led devotions. You are also expected to come ready to participate in class discussions. The rubrics for class preparation and participation will be posted on Populi. Class Assignments: 1. Readings: (1) Read the book of Romans over and over again, using the major Chinese translations ( 和合本, 和修本, 新譯本, 新漢語譯本等 ) and also English versions (NIV, NASB, or ESV,etc.). (2) Read relevant portion of your textbooks, and also read selectively from other books listed in the selected bibliography. The minimum reading requirement is 1000 pages. Bible readings are not included. Each student must fill in the enclosed form of the reading report and turn it in on the final exam day (May 8). 2. Presentation: students are to choose a passage from the book of Romans to give an exegetical report. Instructions will be posted on Populi. 3. Project: students are to work on a selected theme from the book of Romans. Instructions will be given in due time. 4. Exams: There will be two exams which will cover all the material presented in the class. They will also test the students knowledge of the biblical content of the book of Romans. 5. Term paper: students are to write an exegetical paper on a biblical passage. The specific requirement will be posted on Populi. The length of the paper should be twelve to fifteen pages if it is in English (Times New Romans; 12 font size, double spaced); pages if it is in Chinese (according to Logos format requirements). Students must turn in their research paper topic and outline by the fifth week of the course for approval (February 20). The paper is due on the final exam day. Late papers will get points deducted (5 points/day). Note: Plagiarism will be punished. A 0 will be given to the project.

3 3 IV. Course Grading 1. Reading 3% 2. Class Preparation and Participation 7% 3. Presentation 20% 4. Project 10% 5. Exams (2) 30% 6. Term Paper 30% Total 100% Grading Scale: Percentage Grade Point Percentage Grade Point A C A C B D B D B D C F 59.9 or below V. Textbooks: Required books: 1. Moo, Douglas. The Epistle to the Romans. NICNT. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, Or its Chinese translation: 穆爾 羅馬書 陳志文譯 上下冊 South Pasadena: 美國麥種傳道會, Kruse, Colin G. Paul s Letter to the Romans. PNTC. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, Osborne, Grant. Romans Verse by Verse. Bellingham, WA: Lexham, Other books (On reserve): Bruce, F. F. Romans. TNTC. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, Or its Chinese translation: 羅馬書 台北 : 校園福音出版社,1987. Carson, D. A., Peter O Brien, Mark A. Seifrid, ed. Justification and Variegated Nomism. 2 Vols. Grand Rapids: Baker, Cranfield, C. E. B. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans. 2 Vols. New York: T&T Clark, ISBN: (v. 1) ; (v. 2). Or its Chinese translation: 羅馬書注釋 潘秋松譯 臺北 : 華神,1997. Fitzmyer,Joseph A. Romans. AB. New Haven, CT: Yale University, 1993.

4 4 Matera, Frank. Romans. Paideia. Grand Rapids: Baker, BS P35 v6. Johnson, Luke Timothy. Reading Romans: A Literary and Theological Commentary. S&H, Piper, John. The Justification of God: An Exegetical and Theological Study of Romans nd edition. Grand Rapids: Baker, Longenecker, Richard N. The Epistle to the Romans. NIGTC. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, Stott, John. 羅馬書 台北 : 校園,1997. Thielman, Frank S, and Clinton E. Arnold. Romans. ZECNT. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, Westerholm, Stephen. Perspectives Old and New on Paul. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, Or its Chinses translation: 魏斯特鴻 保羅神學新舊觀 麥種 馮蔭坤 羅馬書註釋 上下冊 台北 : 校園,2013 ISBN: 鮑會園 羅馬書 ( 卷上 ) 香港 : 天道, 羅馬書 ( 卷下 ) 香港 : 天道,1996. 林榮洪 稱義 成聖與聖靈 : 羅馬書五至八章進解 香港 : 明道社,2007.

5 5 VI. Course Schedule: Wk Date Course contents Due dates for assignments 1 1/23 Introduction to the Course; Introduction to the Book of Romans; Rom /30 Rom /6 Rom Group Presentation signup sheet due 4 2/13 Student Presentation; Rom /20 Student Presentation; Term Paper topic due Rom 5 6 2/27 Student Presentation; Rom 6; 7 3/6 Student Presentation; Rom 7; 3/13 Spring Break: No Class 8 3/20 Rom 8 Project due 9 3/27 Midterm Exam; Rom /3 Student Presentation; Rom /10 Student Presentation; Rom /17 Student Presentation; Rom /24 Student Presentation; Rom /1 Rom 16; Conclusions 15 5/8 Final Exam Term Paper due

6 6 Selected Bibliography (Not on reserve) Achtemeier, Paul. The Letter to the Romans. Atlanta: John Knox, Or, its Chinese translation: 羅馬書 鄭慧姃譯 臺南 : 臺灣教會公報社,2009. Barclay,William. The Letter to the Romans. Philadelphia, Westminster, Or its Chinese translation: 羅馬書注釋 香港 : 基督教文藝,1988. Barrett, C. K. A Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans. New York: Harper & Row. Bray, Gerald L. Romans. ACCS. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity, Dunn, James. Romans. WBC. Dallas: Word books, Harvey, John D. Romans. EGGNT. Nashville, TN: B&H, Mounce, Robert. Romans: An Exegetical and Theological Exposition of Holy Scripture. NAC. Nashvile, TN: B&H, Keck, Leander. Romans. ANTC. Nashville, TN: Abingdon, Keener, Craig S. Romans: A New Covenant Commentary. NCCS. Eugene, OR: Cascade, Nygren, Anders. Commentary on Romans. Philadelphia: Muhlenberg, BS N p Or its Chinese translation: 虞格仁 羅馬書注釋 鍾蒼榮譯 香港 : 道聲,1983. Osborne, Grant. Romans. IVPNTC Schreiner, Thomas R. Romans. ECNT. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998.

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