Texts in Greek: John and Romans

Level 6 - DT3035

If you have passed Level 5 New Testament Greek: Language and texts, you can use and develop your skills in reading and interpreting New Testament Greek through a detailed study of more extensive sections of the Gospel of John and the Epistle to the Romans in Greek.

Prerequisite

In order to take this course, you must already have passed New Testament Greek: Language and texts at Level 5.

Topics covered

Section A: John’s Gospel

John 1. The Prologue and its prospects in the Gospel
John 2-6. “Signs” and debates
John 7-12. Conflicts and context
John 13-17. Farewell discourses
John 18-21. Passion and postscripts

Section B: Romans

The Romans Debate. Why did Paul send this letter to Rome? Does it matter?
Romans 1-4. Jew and Greek, faithfulness and unfaithfulness
Romans 5-8 Sin, flesh, Adam and righteousness
Romans 5-8 Sin, flesh, law and restoration
Romans 9-11. Israel, Gentiles and Paul’s mission.

Assessment

Forum participation (10%); a two thousand word essay (40%) and a 1.5-hour unseen written examination (50%).

Dr Stefano Salemi -Tutor in New Testament Greek

Dr Stefano Salemi is a scholar of biblical studies, languages, and theology. He possesses the rare expertise of someone with doctorates from the UK and Italy in both biblical studies and languages, and theology.