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
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One Gospel about the Righteousness through the Faith in Christ
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Gospel without Law (Gal 3–6)
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Introductory Problems of the Letter to the Galatians
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All are Sinners and can be Saved only through Mercy and by Faith (Rom 1–5)
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The Consequences of being Righteous through Fait (Róm 6–8)
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The Destiny of Israel (Rom 9–11)
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New Life in Christ (Rom 12–15) Introductory Problems of Romans
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The Apostle, the Church and the Antagonists in the Epistle to the Philippians. Introductory Problems
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Christ and the Powers in the Epistle to the Colossians
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Introductory Problems of Colossians
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God Brought All Creation Together in Christ. The Church in the Epistle to the Ephesians
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Introductory Problems of Ephesians
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Pastoral Epistles: Tradition and New Circumstances
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Introductory Problems of teh Pastoral Epistles
Total estimated time
Classroom study
- 2 hours/week (Course: 2 | Seminar: 0 | Practice: 0)
- 28 hours/semester (Course: 28 | Seminar: 0 | Practice: 0)
Individual study
- Time for studying course notes and bibliography: 30 hours/semester.
- Time for further documentation in libraries, electronic platforms, or on the field: 10 hours/semester.
- Time for preparing essays, papers, or documentation: 5 hours/semester.
- Time for personal tutoring: 2 hours/semester.
- Total individual study: 47 hours/semester.
- Total estimated time: 75 hours/semester.
Examination
The attendee will take an oral exam as a mean to evaluate his knowledge and acquired skills.