1 Corinthians

Semester:
Fall 2022
Start Date:
Monday, September 12, 2022 to Monday, December 12, 2022
Day:
Tue
Time:
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Discipline:
Biblical
Instructors:
Teaching Method:
Lectures
Seminars
Readings
Credits:
1
WYB3718H
Summary:

The course will introduce students to the text of 1 Corinthians and to issues surrounding its interpretation. These will include exploration of the social context of the Corinthian church and the nature of the divisions within it, the problems of communal behavior and belief to which Paul responds, and the theological perspectives and convictions that shape his instructions and advice. Particular attention will be paid (i) to a diverse range of scholarly approaches to interpreting 1 Corinthians, (ii) to questions concerning the contemporary application of 1 Corinthians, and, above all, (iii) to questions of ecclesial and social identity and ethics. The nature of the church, its common life, and its relationship with Greco-Roman society will provide the principal focus of the class. This course aims to assist students in apprehending the distinctive contribution of 1 Corinthians to reflection upon the nature of the Christian church and the relevance of 1 Corinthians in contemporary contexts.

Enrolment Notes:

In-person

Basic degree students sign up for WYB3718H, Advance degree students sign up for WYB6718H

Additional Notes:

Please note: All syllabi are considered draft until the first day of class. Please look for the final version of the course syllabus to be posted on the course's Quercus site.

Course Prerequisites
None for BD students, knowledge of NT Greek for AD students