Course Title: New Testament Book
Exposition
Course Code: EXP620
Credit Hours: 3
Course Purpose
This course builds upon previous courses in exegetical methods and Greek grammar and exegesis in order to develop competency in the interpretation and exposition of the New Testament. The course will demonstrate a passage by passage study of a book of the New Testament inclusive of relevant critical, historical and critical issues that affect interpretation as well as demonstrates the process of going from interpretation to exposition to application.
Expected Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course the student will be able to:
1. Translate selected texts from a book of the New Testament.
2. Use the Greek language and exegetical skills to interpret selected passages and solve exegetical and interpretative problems.
3. Identify relevant critical and exegetical problems and explain proposed solutions.
4. Explain the structure, content, and message of the book being studied.
5. Develop teaching and preaching outlines from the exegetical study of a passage along with appropriate application.
Course Content
Expositional (explanation passage by passage) study of a book of the New Testament (the book will vary according to the expertise of the lecturer); introductory, historical, and cultural issues relevant to the book will be examined in depth; application of Greek and exegetical methods to translate, interpret and solve exegetical problems; develop teaching or preaching outlines and applications from a study of selected passages.