GB 5343 Corinthians Dr. Mark Black Hazelip School of Theology 615-966-5709 Spring 2018 mark.black@lipscomb.edu This Scripture course will provide a study of Paul and his letters to the Corinthians. The goal of the study is to hear the letters in their original historical, ecclesial, and theological contexts and to determine how these letters speak to us, to our churches, and to our world. Course Objectives 1 Learning Objectives: Students completing this course will: 1. Understand the letters to the Corinthians in their historical, ecclesial, and theological contexts. (Hazelip outcome) 2. Gain skills to interpret the letters of the NT in general. 3. Learn and practice relationship-building skills in churches facing major communal and theological issues. (Hazelip outcome) How Appropriated How Assessed Goals Class notes and discussion, readings, online materials. Class notes, discussion board. Readings, residency week lectures, discussion. Quizzes, summaries. Discussion board and participation, exams. Class discussion, specific exam essay questions, reflections on church experience. Successful identification in exam Successful identification in written projects and exam Progress toward understanding and practice of 1. Textbooks: Students will read approximately 750 pages for this course from the assigned readings in addition to the biblical text. Richard B. Hays. First Corinthians. Interpretation. Philadelphia: Westminster John Knox. 2011. ISBN 9780664234409. Ben Witherington III. Conflict and Community in Corinth: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on 1 and 2 Corinthians. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans. 1995. ISBN 0802801447. Additional online material and PDFs of articles will be provided for the student on Blackboard. 2. Participation. This requirement will involve both (1) regular participation on the discussion board according to the instructions below and (2) participation in class discussions during the intensive week. Be prepared to discuss the assigned readings and to contribute your thoughts and insights to the general class discussions. Good participation means that all reading and other assignments are completed and that the student is able to helpfully and intelligently contribute to the class discussion. Discussion Board: During most weeks of the course, I will post two or three questions in light of the biblical and secondary readings (see the course schedule below). The questions will engage some aspect
2 of the theology of the biblical text and its relevance for the church. The questions will be designed to engage conversation and have students look to the biblical book(s) and readings for the week for guidance. This post will be made no later than Tuesday of a given week. The class will then respond to each of the required questions for the week, bringing in the readings for the week in some way. The responses need not be long (but consider 75 words a minimum). Post the replies no later than 11:59 PM on Thursday. A good response will demonstrate critical thinking on the issue raised in light of the readings and lectures for the week, whether in agreement or disagreement. That is, you are being asked for your opinion, but it should be an informed opinion. I will make a summary post by the end of the day Saturday. No later than Monday of the following week, students will return to the discussion board and reply to my summary post with a simple "yes" indicating that you have read all the posts and replies for that week on all required threads. Reading all the posts and indicating so to me is part of the Discussion Board grade. You are not required to read any posts made after the Saturday summary post. Keep in mind that there may be disagreements in the course of the threaded discussions, and that is fine, even good. But responses must be polite, respectful, and address the person s comment not the person him/herself (i.e., no personal attacks or impugning another student's motives or character). The grade will be lowered significantly for inappropriate participation. And do not use the Discussion Board to send personal messages to the instructor or other students. Use e-mail for that. The discussion board grade begins at 91, if all the required posts are made on time. Additional thoughtful engagement in discussions will raise the grade. Please do not get behind on the Discussion Board requirement. The grade for this requirement will be lowered for late and missed responses. Late posts are penalized (5-10 points/day), but should you miss a deadline, post the response(s) ASAP and get some credit. Tegrity Videos. I will be posting a brief video on Tegrity (available on Blackboard) during most weeks that we do not meet in some way (classroom/google Hangouts or the residency week). 3. Research paper. Each student will write a 12-page research paper on a passage from Romans or 1 Corinthians. Further instructions will be available on Blackboard. The paper is due Monday, April 16, by 11:59 PM. Late work will be penalized 5 points/day. 4. Quizzes. During certain weeks of the online course, you will take brief quizzes over introductory and critical issues in Romans and 1 Corinthians and over additional assigned readings. The quizzes are openbook, but, since they are timed, you will need to do the readings before starting the quiz. Each quiz must be taken in one sitting in the time allotted and must be completed by 11:59 PM on Thursday of week the given texts are assigned. Once you start a quiz you must complete it. The quizzes will be available on Blackboard under the Quizzes link for the weeks that you have a quiz (see the course schedule below). Grading Percentages and Grade Scale: 20% Discussion Board and In-Class Participation 25% Mid-term exam 25% Final exam 30% Research paper
3 A = 92-100 B = 84-91 C = 70-83 F = 69 and below NOTE: No Incompletes will be given except for extreme emergency for the student or his/her immediate family. Failure to turn in any assignment will result in a grade of no better than C for the course. Academic Integrity: In keeping with our identity as a Christian University and our goal to help shape lifelong disciples of Christ, academic integrity will be taken very seriously in this class. Unless specific permission is given to collaborate on assignments with other students, each student's work shall be his/her own. Cheating on exams or assignments and plagiarizing on written assignments will, depending on the severity of the case, result in penalties ranging from a significantly reduced grade on the assignment to failing the course. Instances of cheating or plagiarism may also be reported to appropriate members of the administration, depending on the situation. Decisions in these matters rest with the instructor. For information on Lipscomb s policies and procedures see the Academic Integrity page on Lipscomb s website (http://academics.lipscomb.edu/content.asp?cid=5329&sid=12) Dropping the Course: A decision to stop participating in the class or to not turn in assignments does not constitute dropping the course. Please see the "Graduate Catalog" for the official policies and procedures for dropping a course. If a student's name appears on the roster at grading time and the course has not been officially dropped, he/she will receive a grade based on the course requirements and grading percentages above. Students Requiring Accommodations: If you require accommodations for a documented disability, please discuss your circumstances with the instructor ASAP, preferably prior to the beginning of class. If you are entitled to accommodations but have not yet registered with the Counseling Center, contact that office immediately at 615-966-1781. Course Schedule For each week, read the biblical text closely and prayerfully, and read what is listed under "Readings." All assigned readings beyond the commentaries will be provided in the appropriate folders under weekly assignments as PDFs or web links. The additional readings are required readings. Still working on it but we will work our way through both letters after an introduction to Paul. Week of: Jan 8 Jan 15 Jan 22 *Jan 29 *Feb 5 *Feb 12
4 *Feb 19 *Feb 26 Mar 5 Mar 12 Mid-term exam Spring Break *Mar 19 *Mar 26 Apr 2 Apr 9 Apr 16 Apr 23 VII. BIBLIOGRAPHY First Corinthians: Barnett, Paul. 1 Corinthians. Focus on the Bible. 2000. Barrett, Charles K. The First Epistle to the Corinthians. Black s New Testament Commentary. 1993. Blomberg, Craig L. 1 Corinthians. NIV Application Commentary. 1995. Bruce, F. F. 1 and 2 Corinthians. New Century Bible. 1980. Collins, Raymond F. First Corinthians. Sacra Pagina. 2007. Conzelmann, Hans. 1 Corinthians. Hermeneia. 1988. Fee, Gordon D. The First Epistle to the Corinthians. New International Commentary on the New Testament. 1987. Fitzmyer, Joseph A. First Corinthians. Anchor Bible. 2008. Furnish, Victor Paul. II Corinthians. Anchor Bible. 1984. Garland, David E. 1 Corinthians. Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament. 2003. Hays, Richard B. First Corinthians. Interpretation. 1997. Horsley, Richard A. 1 Corinthians. Abingdon New Testament Commentaries.1998. Johnson, Alan F. 1 Corinthians. IVP New Testament Commentary. 2004. Keener, Craig S. 1 & 2 Corinthians. New Cambridge Bible Commentary. 2005. Pascuzzi, Maria. First and Second Corinthians. New College Bible Commentary. 2005. Perkins, Pheme. First Corinthians. Paideia Commentaries on the New Testament. 2012. Pratt, Richard L. I & II Corinthians. Holman New Testament Commentary. 2000.
5 Soards, Marion L. 1 Corinthians. New International Biblical Commentary on the New Testament. 1999. Thiselton, Anthony C. 1 Corinthians: A Shorter Exegetical and Pastoral Commentary. 2006. Thiselton, Anthony C. The First Epistle to the Corinthians. The New International Greek Testament Commentary. 2000. Thrall, Margaret. Second Epistle to the Corinthians. International Critical Commentary. 1994. Wall, Robert W.; Wright. N. T.; Sampley, J. Paul. Acts - First Corinthians New Interpreters Commentary. 2002. Witherington III, Ben. Conflict and Community in Corinth: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on 1 and 2 Corinthians. Socio-Rhetorical Commentary. 1995. 2 Corinthians: Barnett, Paul. The Message of 2 Corinthians: Power in Weakness. Bible Speaks Today. 1988.. The Second Epistle to the Corinthians. New International Commentary on the New Testament. 1997. Barrett, C. K. A Commentary on the Second Epistle to the Corinthians. 1973. Belleville, Linda L. 2 Corinthians. IVP New Testament Commentary Series. 1996. Best, Ernest. Second Corinthians. Interpretation. 1987. Bruce, F. F. 1 and 2 Corinthians. New Century Bible Commentary. 1971. Carson, Donald A. From Triumphalism to Maturity: An Exposition of 2 Corinthians 10-13. 1984. Furnish, Victor Paul. II Corinthians The Anchor Bible. 1984. Harris, Murray J. 2 Corinthians The Expositor's Bible Commentary. 1976. Hering, Jean. The Second Epistle of Saint Paul to the Corinthians. 1967. Kistemaker, Simon J. Exposition of the Second Epistle to the Corinthians. 1997. Kruse, Colin. The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians. Tyndale New Testament Commentary. 1997 [1987]. Martin, Ralph. 2 Corinthians. Word Biblical Commentary. 1986. Thrall, Margaret E. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Second Epistle to the Corinthians. International Critical Commentary on the New Testament, vol. 1. 1994. Witherington, Ben. III. Conflict and Community in Corinth: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on 1 and 2 Corinthians. 1995.