Introduction to the New Testament III
At the Introduction to the New Testament III course we present the literary history (author, addressee, where, when and the circumstances in which they were written, the reason for why they were written, the literary unity and their structure) of the letters of Paul written to the Galatians, Romans, Philippians, Colossians, Ephesians and the Pastoral epistles, their main content, the most representative theological themes and motifs. Based on previous historical and factual information, the introductive course leads the attendee into the exegesis and the theological approach.
Competences
Specific competences
The attendee learns about the literary history of the letters of Paul (Galatians, Romans, Philippians, Colossians Ephesians and the Pastoral epistles), their content, the main theological themes and motifs, he is able to combine these aspects with the already known information and to present them in a free and vocational way.General competences
The attendee practices the appreciative reading of the Bible, he expands his factual knowledge, his theological approach is gradually shaping and perfecting, his decision making process is more factual, accurate and reliable, and his systematical and integrating capacity grows.Course structure
Total estimated time
Classroom study | Course | Seminar | Practice | |
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2 hours/week | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
28 hours/semester | 28 | 0 | 0 |
Individual study | Hours/sem | |||
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Total estimated time | 75 | |||
Studying course notes and bibliography | 30 | |||
Further documentation in libraries, electronic platforms, or on the field | 10 | |||
Preparing essays, papers, or documentation | 5 | |||
Personal tutoring | 2 | |||
Total individual study | 47 |
Examination
The attendee will take an oral exam as a mean to evaluate his knowledge and acquired skills.
Bibliography
Source edition
- (2010): Biblia - Magyarázó jegyzetekkel. Budapest: Kálvin Kiadó, 1601 old.
Collection of studies
- (2004): Bibliaismereti kézikönyv. Budapest: Kálvin János Kiadó, 675 old.
Book
- (1994): Az Újszövetség története, 181 old.
- (2008): Az újszövetségi iratok története. Budapest: Károli Gáspár Református Egyetem, 321 old.