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1 BI 150W, Disputed Pauline letters, Catholic Letters, and the Book of Revelation BI 151W, New Testament Letters and the Book of Revelation Tuesday 1:00-2:50 (Room: T301) David J. Lull (Office: 303 Fritschel) Office phone: (or x303) Office hours are posted on my office door BI 151W The entire course is required for M.A. students (2 semester hours; C/NC only). The first half of this course (Feb 5-Apr 1) covers the Pauline letters. The second half (Apr 1-May 13) covers the rest of the NT letters and the Book of Revelation. 2. BI 150W This course is the second half of BI 151 (Apr 1-May 13) and covers the rest of the NT letters, beginning with the disputed Pauline letters, and the Book of Revelation. This course, beginning the week of Apr 1, is open to M.Div. students and others who have taken (or are taking) BI 192W (1 semester hour; C/NC only). OBJECTIVES To become familiar with the content of the New Testament letters and the Book of Revelation. To increase skills in the interpretation of the New Testament for Christian faith and mission today. PROCEDURE, EXPECTATIONS, and REQUIREMENTS 1. Class sessions, conducted in seminar-fashion, will focus on the contents of the New Testament letters and the Book of Revelation and methods of interpretation. 2. Reading assignments include the NT letters and Revelation, and corresponding sections in Raymond E. Brown, An Introduction to the New Testament (New York: Doubleday, 1997) and other secondary literature. 3. In-class presentations: Work as a team on each letter. a. BI 151W: Sign up for presentations on at least one topic for each class session (see the schedule of sessions). b. BI 150W: Sign up for presentations on at least one topic for each class session (see the schedule of sessions for the second half of the course). It is Seminary policy to provide, on a flexible and individual basis, reasonable accommodations to students who have documented disability conditions that may affect their ability to participate in course activities or to meet course requirements. Students are responsible to inform the instructor of any documented disability by the end of the first week of class or upon subsequent diagnosis. Documentation on disability conditions is to be kept on file with the Dean of Students office. EVALUATION BI 150W: 100% based on class presentations BI 151W: 100% based on class presentations Credit means that the work has met the standards of C work or higher; no credit means that the work falls below those standards. BIBLIOGRAPHY Required The New Testament letters and Revelation! Brown, Raymond E. An Introduction to the New Testament. New York: Doubleday, 1997.

2 Recommended Attridge, Harold W., Wayne A. Meeks, and Jouette M. Bassler (eds.). HarperCollins Study Bible: NRSV with the Apocryphal/Deuterocanonical Books. Fully revised and updated edition. San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco, Cobb, John B. Jr., and David J. Lull. Romans. Chalice Commentaries for Today. St. Louis: Chalice Press, About a third of the book is recommended supplemental reading (see Mar 11 and 25). Listed in the library reserves under BI 192 Pauline Letters and Mission. Coogan, Michael D., et al. The New Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocryphal/ Deuterocanonical Books. 3 rd edition. New York: Oxford University Press, Ehrman, Bart D. The New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings. New York: Oxford University Press, 3 rd edition, 2004; or 4 th edition, Ch. 22 is assigned for Apr 1. Listed in the library reserves under BI 192 Pauline Letters and Mission. Francis, Fred O., and J. Paul Sampley. Pauline Parallels. Revised edition. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, Listed in the library reserves under BI 192 Pauline Letters and Mission. Gorman, Michael J. Apostle of the Crucified Lord: A Theological Introduction to Paul and His Letters. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans, The entire book is recommended supplemental reading throughout this course. Listed in the library reserves under BI 192 Pauline Letters and Mission. Harrelson, Walter J. (ed.). The New Interpreter s Study Bible. Nashville: Abingdon Press, Lull, David J. 1 Corinthians. Chalice Commentaries for Today. St. Louis: Chalice Press. Revised and expanded edition of William A. Beardslee, First Corinthians: A Commentary for Today (St. Louis: Chalice Press, 1994). About a third of the book is recommended supplemental reading (see Feb 19). Listed in the library reserves under BI 192 Pauline Letters and Mission. Newsom, Carol A., and Sharon H. Ringe (eds.). The Women s Bible Commentary. Expanded edition. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, For a bibliography of commentaries and other reference works on books of the Bible, see the NT Bibliographies folder on the WTS network (G:\DATA\STUDENTS\STUDENTS COMMON\NT Bibliographies). CLASS SESSIONS AND READING ASSIGNMENTS (in addition to the New Testament letters and Revelation themselves!): Page numbers for Ehrman are for the 3 rd edition. Feb 5: Introduction to the course and to Paul (Brown, chs ; also cf. Ehrman, ch. 18, & Gorman, chs. 1-6) Feb 12: 1 & 2 Thessalonians (Brown, chs. 18 and 26; also cf. Ehrman, ch. 19 & pp , & Gorman, chs. 7 & 8) 1. The occasion for the writing of 1 Thessalonians: Paul s circumstances The community s situation 2. The outline or structure of 1 Thessalonians and its purpose(s): Thess : Thess : Thess : Thess : Thess : 1. The occasion for the writing of 2 Thessalonians: 2. The outline or structure of 2 Thessalonians and its purpose(s): 2 Thess : 2 Thess : 4. Similarities to 1 Thessalonians and a case for authorship by Paul: 5. Differences from 1 Thessalonians and a case against authorship by Paul: Page 2 of 5

3 Feb 19: 1 Corinthians (Brown, ch. 22; recommended supplemental reading in Lull, 1 Corinthians, pp. 1-11, 36, 45-48, 54-63, 73-79, , , , and ; also cf. Ehrman, pp , & Gorman, ch. 10) 1. The occasion for the writing of 1 Corinthians: 2. The outline or structure of 1 Corinthians and its purpose(s): 1 Cor : 1 Cor : 1 Cor : 1 Cor : 1 Cor : 1 Cor : 1 Cor : 1 Cor : 1 Cor : Feb 26: 2 Corinthians and Galatians (Brown, chs. 23 and 19; also cf. Ehrman, pp , & Gorman, chs. 11 & 9) 1. The occasion for the writing of 2 Corinthians: 2. The outline or structure of 2 Corinthians and its purpose(s): 2 Cor : 2 Cor : 2 Cor : 1. The occasion for the writing of Galatians: 2. The outline or structure of Galatians and its purpose(s): 3.1 Gal : 3.2 Gal : 3.3 Gal : 3.4 Gal : 2 Cor : 2 Cor : 2 Cor : 3.5 Gal : 3.6 Gal : 3.7 Gal : 3.8 Gal Mar 4: Philippians and Philemon (Brown, chs. 20 and 21; also cf. Ehrman, pp , & Gorman, chs. 13 & 14) 1. The occasion for the writing of Philippians: 2. The outline or structure of Philippians and its purpose(s): Phil : Phil : Phil : Phil : 1. The occasion for the writing of Philemon: 2. The outline or structure of Philemon and its purpose(s): 3. The central theological and ethical concepts in Philemon: Mar 11: Romans 1-8 (Brown, ch. 24; recommended supplemental reading in Cobb/Lull, Romans, pp. 1-23, 24-38, 39-40, 63-79, 86-88, 89-90, , and 135; also cf. Ehrman, ch. 21, & Gorman, ch. 12) 1. The occasion for the writing of Romans: 2. The outline or structure of Romans and its purpose(s): Rom : Rom : Rom : Rom : Rom : Rom : Rom : Rom : Mar 18 Research & study days/easter Break NO CLASS Mar 25: Romans 9-16 (recommended supplemental reading in Cobb/Lull, Romans, pp , , , , , and 189) 1. The outline or structure of Romans and its purpose(s): 2. The central theological and ethical concepts in: Rom : Rom : Rom : Rom : Rom : Rom : Rom : Rom : Apr 1: Summary of the Undisputed Pauline Letters and Introduction to the Disputed Pauline Letters 1. Paul s Gospel/Theology/Spirituality (Gorman, chs. 4-6): 2. Before and After Paul (Ehrman, ch. 22 and pp ; and Brown, ch. 25): Page 3 of 5

4 Apr 8: Colossians and Ephesians (Brown, chs ; also cf. Ehrman, pp , & Gorman, chs ) 1. The occasion for the writing of Colossians: 2. The outline or structure of Colossians and its purpose(s): Col : Col : Col : Col : Col : 1. The occasion for the writing of Ephesians: 2. The outline or structure of Ephesians and its purpose(s): Eph : Eph : Eph : Eph : Eph : Eph : Eph : Eph : Apr 15: 1-2 Timothy and Titus (Brown, chs ; also cf. Ehrman, pp & ch. 24, & Gorman, chs ) 1. The occasion for the writing of 1 Timothy: 2. The outline or structure of 1 Timothy and its purpose(s): 1 Tim : 1 Tim : 1 Tim : 1 Tim : 1 Tim : 1 Tim : 1. The occasion for the writing of 2 Timothy: 2. The outline or structure of 2 Timothy and its purpose(s): 2 Tim : 2 Tim : 2 Tim 3.1-9: 2 Tim : 2 Tim : 1. The occasion for the writing of Titus: 2. The outline or structure of Titus and its purpose(s): Titus : Titus : Titus : Apr 22: Hebrews and James (Brown, chs. 32 and 34; also cf. Ehrman, ch. 25 & pp ) 1. The occasion for the writing of Hebrews: 2. The outline or structure of Hebrews and its purpose(s): Heb : Heb : Heb : Heb : Heb : Heb : Heb : Heb : 1. The occasion for the writing of James: 2. The outline or structure of James and its purpose(s): Jas : Jas : Jas : Jas : Heb : Heb : Heb : Heb : Jas : Jas : Page 4 of 5

5 Apr 29: 1-2 Peter and Jude (Brown, chs. 33, 35, 36; also cf. Ehrman, ch. 26, pp ) 1. The occasion for the writing of 1 Peter: 2. The outline or structure of 1 Peter and its purpose(s): 1 Pet : 1 Pet : 1 Pet : 1 Pet : 1 Pet : 1 Pet : 1. The occasion for the writing of 2 Peter: 2. The outline or structure of 2 Peter and its purpose(s): 2 Pet : 2 Pet : 2 Pet : 1. The occasion for the writing of Jude: 2. The outline or structure of Jude and its purpose(s): 3. The central theological and ethical concepts in Jude: May 6: 1, 2, and 3 John (Brown, chs ; also cf. Ehrman, ch. 11) 1. The occasion for the writing of 1 John: 2. The outline or structure of 1 John and its purpose(s): Jn : Jn : Jn : Jn : 1. The occasion for the writing of 2 John: 2. The outline or structure of 2 John and its purpose(s): 3. The central theological and ethical concepts in 2 John: 1. The occasion for the writing of 3 John: 2. The outline or structure of 3 John and its purpose(s): 3. The central theological and ethical concepts in 3 John: May 13: Revelation (Brown, ch. 37; also cf. Ehrman, ch. 28) 1. The occasion for the writing of Revelation: 2. The outline or structure of Revelation and its purpose(s): Rev : Rev : Rev : Rev : Rev : Course evaluations are due. The End! Rev : Rev : Rev : Rev : Rev : Jn : Jn : Rev : Rev : Rev : Rev : You are encouraged to consider how you might begin developing the following pastoral practices during this course: 1. Practice of Being Rooted in the Gospel: A pastor articulates the Gospel in a way that is heard as Gospel. Is publicly Lutheran and Gospel-centered. 2. Practice of Biblical and Theological Wisdom: A pastor interprets reality theologically and biblically as a habit and has a core set of theological concepts that are interpreted with flexibility in different contexts. 3. Practice of Complex Analysis: A pastor demonstrates the capacity to carefully examine complex social, economic, scientific, and religious issues without oversimplification and sees relationships from a systems perspective, remaining spiritually centered in the face of ambiguity. 4. Practice of Curiosity: A pastor is fundamentally curious, employs creativity in the use of language, is open to grow beyond current perspectives, and is willing to pursue learning with intellectual depth. 5. Practice of Immersion in the Context: A pastor shows awareness of the context through listening to, dialogue with, and involvement in the local community. A pastor has ability to interpret texts and contexts with insight. 6. Practice of Sensitivity to Cross-Cultural and Global Dimensions: A pastor is sensitive to multicultural issues and religious pluralism in the context of globalization and understands the inclusive character of the Christian Gospel. Page 5 of 5