This course investigates the covenantal nature of the New Testament from a biblical-theological perspective. The study of NT theology includes (1) finding out the central messages of the various NT authors with special reference to the death of Christ; (2) confirming the diversity and unity of the New Testament messages.
This course will endeavor to reconstruct the central messages of Paul’s thought in terms of his covenant thinking. This will help us to understand the relationship of Paul’s gospel to the Abrahamic covenant, the Mosaic old covenant, and the New Covenant.
An introductory study of Paul’s 13 letters and their basic theological messages. concentrating on authorship, occasion and purpose of writing, unity and integrity of texts, and central theological messages.
Romans is one of Paul’s most significant epistles, which has excercised great influence to the shaping of later Christian churches’ doctrines. Our special attention is given to structure, purpose, theological message of Romans as well as to message for today’s church and world.
This course will cover identifying the author, narrative structure, nature of church crisis, occasion and purpose of writing, theological message, and modern significance of Hebrews.
Galatians is one of Paul’s earliest epistles, which was written to refute the false Judaizing Christians who infiltrated the Galatian Gentile church. This course will cover reconstructing their identity and arguments as well as Paul’s theological response to them and his central message.
The Book of James has been neglected among New Testament scholarship since M. Luther, who regarded it as a letter of straw. This course will lead us to identify why it has an important theological significance even in modern times. This course will cover identifying the narrative structure, occasion and purpose, central messages of this letter.