Latin American Bible Institute, Sanger Off-Campus Extension
THE GOSPELS-BIB 2003
(3 Units)
Fri Aug 22, 2008 6-10 pm,
Sat Aug 23 8am-5pm;
Coursework Due/ Final Exam:
Mon Sept 29, 7-10pm
Dave Wainscott, Instructor
559-436-1794, cell 974-2508
davewainscott@sbcglobal.net
Course website: http://gospelsalive.blogspot.com/
Course Description: This course is designed to instill an in-depth understanding of the life and ministry of Jesus, particularly through the lens of the four gospels. “Who is Jesus?” is the central question of life and the course. (Note: To read the story I told in class about the little guy in Paraguay who asked me in all sincerity, "Who is Jesus?"..or "Quien es Jesus?," click here.)
Focus will be on Jesus’ context/culture; Jesus’ identity; Jesus’ message; Jesus’ mission, and Jesus’ method. Special attention will be given to differences and similarities among the depictions in the gospels; and an inductive/structural Bible Study method will be modeled.
Course Intent: To impart a profound working knowledge of Jesus and the gospels, in such a way that the student is deepened in discipleship, and more prepared for ministry; especially in the area of teaching and preaching the four gospels in historical context and contemporary application.
Required Texts:
-The Bible, in a standard translation (King James not recommended)
-Jensen, Irving, Jensen’s Survey of the New Testament, Chicago:Moody, 1983
(Read Part 1: “The Event”)
Recommended Texts:
-Capon, Robert Farrar, Kingdom, Grace, Judgment: Paradox, Outrage, and Vindication in the Parables of Jesus. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2002
-Green, McKnight, Marshall, eds. Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels. Downers Grove: IVP, 1992.
-Hiebert, D. Edmond. An Introduction to the New Testament, Volume 1: The Gospels and Acts”
-A gospel parallels book, or see one online on course website or http://www.utoronto.ca/religion/synopsis/meta-4g.htm
-Green, Joel “How To Read the Gospels and Acts” Downers Grove: IVP. 1997
-Kraybill, Donald. “The Upside Down Kingdom (Twenty Fifth Anniversary Edition)
Scottsdale: Herald Press, 2006.
Assignments/Grading Percentages:
-Written Assignments: 40%
-Final Exam (will draw from Jensen textbook and class notes): 40%
-Class Engagement and Participation: 10%
-Share orally and informally at final session (5 minutes) in small groups about things you have learned: 10%
Written Assignments:
1) Interview three people from a variety of religious backgrounds. Simply ask the question “Who is Jesus?”, or maybe “Who is Jesus to you?”
Summarize the answers, and note how you might follow up with any person with an inadequate understanding . One page is sufficient (2.5%)
2) Write a one page summary of Wright, N.T. , “Kingdom come: The public meaning of the Gospels” (on course website or http://cruciality.wordpress.com/2008/06/17/nt-wright-kingdom-come-the-public-meaning-of-the-gospels/ ) or another short article (requires instructor approval if it's not an article on course website). (2.5%)
3) Write a two page reading summary (Two pages TOTAL; not two pages for each of the three assigned chapter) for the Introduction Chapter and Chapters 1 and 2 (that is, read pp 13-32) of the Capon book (accessible free on course website or online at Google Books). How was he provocative, helpful? Where do you agree/disagree? In a final paragraph or two, choose any parable Jesus tells, and apply lessons from Capon. (5%)
4) Write a 6-8 page term paper on the life/ministry/death/resurrection of Christ, quoting insights from the Claiborne and Wainscott handouts given in class; the Ray Van Der Laan videos watched in class, and at least two other sources (ideally from the recommended reading list and resources on course website). Spend at least a page or two comparing and contrasting the portraits of Jesus in the four gospels. Conclude with practical applications and life-lessons. How will this course impact your ministry? Be sure to note your sources. (30%)
Focus will be on Jesus’ context/culture; Jesus’ identity; Jesus’ message; Jesus’ mission, and Jesus’ method. Special attention will be given to differences and similarities among the depictions in the gospels; and an inductive/structural Bible Study method will be modeled.
Course Intent: To impart a profound working knowledge of Jesus and the gospels, in such a way that the student is deepened in discipleship, and more prepared for ministry; especially in the area of teaching and preaching the four gospels in historical context and contemporary application.
Required Texts:
-The Bible, in a standard translation (King James not recommended)
-Jensen, Irving, Jensen’s Survey of the New Testament, Chicago:Moody, 1983
(Read Part 1: “The Event”)
Recommended Texts:
-Capon, Robert Farrar, Kingdom, Grace, Judgment: Paradox, Outrage, and Vindication in the Parables of Jesus. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2002
-Green, McKnight, Marshall, eds. Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels. Downers Grove: IVP, 1992.
-Hiebert, D. Edmond. An Introduction to the New Testament, Volume 1: The Gospels and Acts”
-A gospel parallels book, or see one online on course website or http://www.utoronto.ca/religion/synopsis/meta-4g.htm
-Green, Joel “How To Read the Gospels and Acts” Downers Grove: IVP. 1997
-Kraybill, Donald. “The Upside Down Kingdom (Twenty Fifth Anniversary Edition)
Scottsdale: Herald Press, 2006.
Assignments/Grading Percentages:
-Written Assignments: 40%
-Final Exam (will draw from Jensen textbook and class notes): 40%
-Class Engagement and Participation: 10%
-Share orally and informally at final session (5 minutes) in small groups about things you have learned: 10%
Written Assignments:
1) Interview three people from a variety of religious backgrounds. Simply ask the question “Who is Jesus?”, or maybe “Who is Jesus to you?”
Summarize the answers, and note how you might follow up with any person with an inadequate understanding . One page is sufficient (2.5%)
2) Write a one page summary of Wright, N.T. , “Kingdom come: The public meaning of the Gospels” (on course website or http://cruciality.wordpress.com/2008/06/17/nt-wright-kingdom-come-the-public-meaning-of-the-gospels/ ) or another short article (requires instructor approval if it's not an article on course website). (2.5%)
3) Write a two page reading summary (Two pages TOTAL; not two pages for each of the three assigned chapter) for the Introduction Chapter and Chapters 1 and 2 (that is, read pp 13-32) of the Capon book (accessible free on course website or online at Google Books). How was he provocative, helpful? Where do you agree/disagree? In a final paragraph or two, choose any parable Jesus tells, and apply lessons from Capon. (5%)
4) Write a 6-8 page term paper on the life/ministry/death/resurrection of Christ, quoting insights from the Claiborne and Wainscott handouts given in class; the Ray Van Der Laan videos watched in class, and at least two other sources (ideally from the recommended reading list and resources on course website). Spend at least a page or two comparing and contrasting the portraits of Jesus in the four gospels. Conclude with practical applications and life-lessons. How will this course impact your ministry? Be sure to note your sources. (30%)
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