Theology of Paul

LECTURES ON THEOLOGY OF PAUL

VENUE: PJEFC, Section 13/6, Petaling Jaya
TIME: 2:30 pm to 6 pm
DATE: 1, 15 October 2005; 5, 19 November 2005

LECTURER – Dr. Ng Kam Weng

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Aim: To gain a knowledge of key theological elements in the Pauline Epistles through from exegetical reading of the Biblical texts. Issues central to the modern debates about Paul will be introduced. Special emphasis to be given to the books of Galatians, Romans and 1 Corinthians.

II. Course Outline

The origin of Paul’s Gospel – wrs Gal. 1-2
Paul, natural law and salvation history – wrs to Rom. 1-4
Paul and the law – wrs Gal. 3; Rom. 7
Aspects of Pauline Soteriology – wrs Rom. 5-11
Aspects of Pauline Christology – wrs 1 Cor. 1-2, 15
Theological foundations of Pauline Ethics – wrs Gal. 5-6, 1 Cor.

III Books Commentaries:

On Galatians see F. F. Bruce, Commentaries on Galatians (NIGTC), R.Y.K. Fung, Galatians (NICONT). On Romans, see C.E.B. Cranfield, A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans (ICC); E. Käsemann, Commentary on Romans, and Douglas Moo, The Epistle to the Romans (NICNT). On 1 Corinthians see C. K. Barrett, A Commentary on the First Epistle to the Corinthians (HNTC) and Gordon Fee, The First Epistle to the Corinthians (NICONT).

Other useful books include:

Bruce, F.F. – Paul, Apostle of the Heart Set Free
Dunn, James – The Theology of Paul the Apostle
Kim, S. – The Origin of Paul’s Gospel
Longnecker, R.N. – Paul, Apostle of Liberty
Ridderbos, H. – Paul, An Outline of His Theology
Sanders, E.P. – Paul and Palestinian Judaism
Schreiner, Thomas – Paul, Apostle of God’s Glory in Christ
Westerholm, S. – Perspectives Old & New on Paul

REGISTRATION – You may confirm your registration by filling up the form below and emailing it to Kairos by Wednesday 28/9. If you have no access to email, you may also phone Kairos (03-77265420). FEES: RM 20


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