NT027-812 - Romans (Greek)

  • 2,976 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 8
    AQF level
  • Category developing unit
    B
  • new testamentUnit Discipline

Prerequisites

LA006-612

Corequisites

NT002-512, NT002-712 or NT003-512, NT003-712

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code NT639.

NT019, NT051, NT026

Set Text Greek

This unit counts towards the "set text" unit requirements of courses, and the original language set text requirement of the Master of Divinity.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

1. Demonstrate Advanced knowledge and understanding of the Book of Romans in the Greek text.

B. Be able to

1. Examine the ‘introductory’ issues in understanding Romans

2. Evaluate alternative interpretations of the themes and theological teachings of Romans

3. Translate and Exegete selected passages of the Greek text of Romans

C. Be in a position to

1. Applying the teaching of Romans to contemporary Christian living and ministry practice

Content

1. Introductory issues:

a. the themes and purpose(s) of Romans in the context of the Pauline mission;

b. the major issues in contemporary study of the book of Romans; and

c. the bearing of contemporary approaches to Pauline theology on the interpretation of Romans.

2. Translation and exegesis of the Greek text of Romans 1-8 (or equivalent passages).

Set Readings

This unit's indicative bibliography is currently being revised. Students should contact their home college for further details at the time of taking this unit.

 

General studies:

Chae, D. J–S., Paul as Apostle to the Gentiles: His Apostolic Self–Awareness and its Influence on the Soteriological Argument of Romans (Carlisle: Paternoster, 1997).

Esler, P. F., Conflict and Identity in Romans (Minneapolis: Fortress, 2003).

Gathercole, S. J., Where is Boasting? (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2002).

Miller, J. C., The Obedience of Faith, the Eschatological People of God, and the Purpose of Romans (Atlanta, GA: Society of Biblical Literature, 2000).

Oakes, P. (ed.), Rome in The Bible and The Early Church (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2002).

Soderlund, S. K. and N. T. Wright (eds), Romans and the People of God (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999).

 

Commentaries:

Bray, G. (ed.), Romans (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 1998).

Byrne, B., Romans (Sacra Pagina; Collegeville, MN: Liturgical, 1996).

Moo, D. J., Romans (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1996).

Stuhlmacher, P., Romans (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1994).

Talbert, C. H., Romans (Macon, GA: Smith & Helwys, 2002).

Witherington, B., Paul's Letter to the Romans: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2004).

 

Classics:

Boers, H., The Justification of the Gentiles (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1994).

Donfried, K. P. (ed.), The Romans Debate (Rev. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1991).

Wedderburn, A. J. M., The Reasons for Romans (Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1991).

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