Trinity College Faculty of Divinity in the Toronto School of Theology THE CONTENT OF THIS DESCRIPTION IS NOT A LEARNING CONTRACT AND THE INSTRUCTOR IS NOT BOUND TO IT. IT IS OFFERED IN GOOD FAITH AND INTENDED AS A HELPFUL GUIDE TO THE STUDENT. =============================================================================== TITLE: TRB 3643 Gospel of Matthew PROFESSOR: Michael Steinhauser COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will consider the text of the Gospel of Matthew, its sources, historical and social context and its theology. COURSE OUTCOMES: Students successfully completing this course will be able to: 1) To learn and practice the steps and skill of the historical-critical method generally required for the interpretation of a biblical text. 2) To become acquainted with the content and theology of Matthew s gospel. 3) To work in detail on one text and apply the historical-critical method. PREREQUISITES: Introduction to the New Testament TEXTS: Gospel Parallels: A Comparison of the Synoptic Gospels, Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1992 Or Synopsis of the Four Gospels, Greek-English edition of the Synopsis Quattuor Evangeliorum, Stuttgart: German Bible Society, 1984. Formatted: Bullets and Numbering The Bible (including apocrypha ) preferably NRSV WRITTEN & ORAL ASSIGNMENTS/TESTS: Two (2) book reviews, a research paper and final colloquium CLASSROOM PROCEDURES: Lecture and discussion GRADING PROCEDURES: Preparation and participation in class 10% PAGE 1 OF 6
Book Review 30% Research Paper 40% Final Colloquium 20% ATTENDANCE: Required ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: All TST students are subject to U of T s Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters. Copies of the code are available at <www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/policies/behaveac.htm>. Please take special note of the section on plagiarism. For a helpful set of guidelines on how to avoid plagiarism, see <www.writing.utoronto.ca/advice/using-sources/how-not-toplagiarize>. This is part of a more general and equally helpful website that provides advice on academic writing (<http://www.writing.utoronto.ca/advice>). PROGRAM OUTCOMES: COURSE OUTCOMES: KNOWLEDGE OF THE AREA OF CONCENTRATION Students successfully completing this course will be able to: Through assigned readings of monographs, class lectures and discussion the student will learn and practice the steps and skill of the historicalcritical method generally required for the interpretation of a biblical text. COURSE ELEMENT This outcome will be achieved through these course elements: lectures course as a whole readings and major paper PROGRAM OUTCOMES This course outcome corresponds to this aspect of the Basic Degree Learning Outcomes Religious heritage Cultural context To become acquainted with the content and theology of Matthew s gospel. Lectures course as a whole and major paper Religious heritage Cultural context Personal well-being, vocational formation, and spiritual practices To work in detail on one text and apply the historical-critical method. lectures course as a whole readings and major religious heritage Cultural context vocational formation PAGE 2 OF 6
paper and spiritual practice COURSE OUTCOMES: ABILITY WITH SCHOLARLY TOOLS AND SKILLS 1. Depth and Breadth of Knowledge 2. Research and Scholarship 3. Level of Application of Knowledge 4. Professional capacity/autonomy 5. Level of communication skills 6. Awareness of limits of knowledge SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY: COURSE ELEMENT PROGRAM OUTCOMES It is impossible to give an extensive bibliography for Matthew s Gospel. The following are some traditional books that a student might find useful. Albright, W.F., Mann, C.S. Matthew. The Anchor Bible 26, New York: Doubleday, 1971. Please see the Degree Level expectations for the Province of Ontario. PAGE 3 OF 6
Betz, H.D. Essays on the Sermon on the Mount. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1985. Bornkamm, G., Barth, G., Held, H.C. Tradition and Interpretation in Matthew. Translated by R. Scott, London: SCM Press, 1963. Cope, O. Lamas. Matthew A Scribe trained for the Kingdom of Heaven. The Catholic Biblical Quarterly Monograph Series 5, Washington, D.C.: The Catholic Biblical Association of America, 1976. Davies, W.D. The Setting of the Sermon on the Mount. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1964. Davies, W.D., Allison, Dale C. A Critical And Exegetical Commentary on The Gospel According to Saint Matthew. ICC. Three volumes. Edinburgh: T&T. Clark, 1988. Donaldson, Terence L. Jesus on the Mountain: A Study in Matthean Theology. JSNTSS 8. Sheffield: JSOT Press, 1985. Hummel, R., Die Aufeinandersetzung zwischen Kirche und Judentum im Matthaeusevangelium. Muenchen: Chr. Kaiser Verlag, 1963. Kilpatrick, G.D. The Origins of the Gospel According to St. Matthew. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1946. Kingsbury, J.D. Matthew: Structure, Christology, Kingdom. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1975. Kingsbury, J.D. Matthew as Story. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1988. Luz, U., Matthew 1-7. Continental Commentaries. Minneapolis: Augsburg. 1989.. Matthew 8-20. Hermeneia. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2000.. Matthew 21-28. Hermeneia. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2005.. Studies in Matthew. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm. B. Eerdmans, 2005 Malina, B.J., and J.H. Neyrey, Calling Jesus Names: The Social Value of Labels in Matthew. Foundations & facets: Social facets. Sonoma, Calif.: Polebridge Press, 1988. Meier, J.P., The Vision of Matthew. New York: Paulist Press, 1979. Patte, D. The Gospel According to Matthew: A Structural Commentary on Matthew s Faith. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1987. Overman, J.A., Matthew s Gospel and Formative Judaism: The Social World of the Matthean Community. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1990. Riches, J.K., and D.C. Sim, eds. The Gospel of Matthew in its Roman Imperial Contest. JSNTSup, vol 276. London and New York: T.&T. Clark International, 2005. Saldarini, A.J. Matthew s Christian-Jewish Community. Chicago and London, University of Chicago Press, 1994. Senior, D.P., What are they saying about Matthew? New York: Paulist Press, 1983. PAGE 4 OF 6
Slee,M., The Church in Antioch in the First Century C.E. JSNTSup, vol. 244. London and New York: T.&T. Clark International, 2003. Stanton, G.N., The Interpretation of Matthew. Issues in Religion and Theology, vol. 1. Philadelphia; London: Fortress; SPCK, 1983. Stanton, G.N. The Origin and Purpose of Matthew s Gospel: Matthean Scholarship from 1945-1980, in T. Temporini and W. Hasse, eds., Aufstieg und Niedergang der Roemischen Welt 2.25.3. (Berlin: degruyter,1985), 1889-1951, esp. 1911-21 (Review of modern positions on Matthew s group in relation to Judaism) Stendahl, K. The School of Matthew and its use of the Old Testament. Lund, Acta Seminarii Neotestamentici Upsaliensis XX, CWK Gleerup,1968. Strecker, G. Der Weg der Gerechtigickeit. Goettingen: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 1966. Trilling, W., Das wahre Israel: Studien zur Theologie des Matthaeusevangeliums. 3. Aufl. SANT, vol 10 Muechen: Koesel Verlag, 1964. COURSE OUTLINE: 1. Introduction 2. Methodology 3. Some traditional Interpretations of Matthew s Gospel 4. Genealogy of Jesus: 1:1-25 5. Homage of the Magi: 2:1-12 6. Preparation for the Activity of Jesus John the Baptist: 3:1-12 Baptism of Jesus: 3:13-17 Temptation of Jesus: 4:1-11 Ministry in Galilee: 4:13-17 Call of the Disciples: 4:18-22 7. Occasion of the Sermon on the Mount 4:24-5:2 (cf. 4:23) Beatitudes: 5:3-12 Salt and Light Good Works and the Will of the Father: 5:13-16 The Law and the Prophets: 5:17-20 The Old and the New Righteousness: 5:21-48 On Adultery and Divorce: 5:27-48 8. Prayer: 6:5-15 Text Analysis Our Father in pre-matthean Tradition and Matthean Redaction Prayer in our Life God s Answering of Prayer in Matt 7:7-11 9. Works of Jesus: Chaps. 8-9 Miracles of Jesus General Classification Matthew s redactional Activity 10. Missionary Discourse: Chap. 10 Selected passages 11. The Newness and Uniqueness of Jesus Work: 11:2-30 The Relationship of John the Baptist to Jesus Layers of Tradition 12. Parable Discourse: 13:1-52 Parable Interpretation- General Introduction Matthew s Understanding of Parables the Fate of the Preaching of God s Reign. PAGE 5 OF 6
13. Peter s Confession and the Discipleship of Suffering: 16 13-28 14. The Transfiguration: 17:1-13 15. Life and Order in the community: 17:24 20:28 Divorce and Celibacy: 19:3-12 16. Discussions during the Last Days in Jerusalem: 20:29 22:46 Three Parables concerning the Fate of the People of the Covenant: 1:28 22:14 17. Jesus last Speech in Jerusalem:: 23:1 25:46 Three Parables concerning the correct Conduct of the Disciples: 24:45 25:30 18. The Last Judgment: 25:31-46 19. The Suffering, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ: 26:1 28:20. PAGE 6 OF 6