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SCRIPTURE & BIBLICAL STUDIES
School
Boston College School of Theology & Ministry
TMNT7005
Synoptic Gospels
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
FA23
A study of the Gospels of Mark, Matthew, and Luke. Following an examination of the "synoptic problem," the course offers an extended analysis of Mark's Gospel and then proceeds to examine how Matthew and Luke produced "second edition" Gospels to serve the needs of the communities to whom they wrote. Particular attention is paid to theological and pastoral issues raised by the texts.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Angela Kim Harkins
TR
8:00-9:20
Grading Option
Letter
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisite?
N
Notes
N
School
Boston College School of Theology & Ministry
TMNT7156
Letter to the Romans
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
FA23
The significance of Paul's letter to the Romans for Christian life and theology is hard to overstate. This course offers a careful, verse-by-verse reading of the letter, trying to understand it, in the first place, within Paul's circumstances and concerns. The course will also highlight what the letter says about theology proper, Christology, pneumatology, soteriology, anthropology, and ecclesiology--as well as consider pastoral concerns.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Matthew Moning, SJ
T
9:30-12:20
Grading Option
Letter
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisite?
N
Notes
N
School
Boston College School of Theology & Ministry
TMOT7294
Ecology and the Bible
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
FA23
This course explores biblical perspectives on animals and the earth, reading in light of contemporary conversations about ecological crises and ecological justice. Topics to be studied include care for animals and the earth, perspectives on nonhuman creation, use of animals as food, and mourning animals and the earth. Pope Francis� Laudato si� will be read alongside Scripture to consider ways that theology can motivate and inspire care for creation. In addition, this course examines how ecology and the Bible have been critically studied in biblical scholarship, drawing insights from ecological hermeneutics and ecowomanist and ecofeminist scholars.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Jamie L. Waters
W
1:00-3:50
Grading Option
Letter
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisite?
N
Notes
An Introductory Biblical Course is desired but not required
School
Boston College School of Theology & Ministry
TMOT8512
Seminar: Genesis
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
FA23
In addition to traditional methods like source criticism and form criticism, recent years have seen the emergence of new methods: literary criticism, anthropological and sociological study, feminist hermeneutics and canonical criticism. This seminar will look at Genesis from both the traditional and the newer methods. Lectures, discussion of supplied readings, and student presentations and papers.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Andrew R. Davis
W
10:00-12:50
Grading Option
Letter
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
Y
Online?
N
Prerequisite?
Y
Notes
PREREQ: Basic Old Testament course. Hebrew desirable but not required. Department Permission Required.
School
Boston College Department of Theology
THEO7043
The Book of Genesis
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
FA23
The book of Genesis is undoubtedly the most read and commented-on book in the Hebrew Bible. In this course we will study the Hebrew text of Genesis, the context of its composition in ancient Judah, and its modern scholarly interpretation. We will also engage with related materials from Mesopotamia and its reception history. Knowledge of biblical Hebrew is expected.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Jeffery L Cooley
M
3:00-5:20
Grading Option
Letter
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisite?
Y
Notes
Masters and Doctoral; PREREQ: Knowledge of Biblical Hebrew Expected
School
Boston College Department of Theology
THEO7673
The Minor Prophets: Judgement, Justice, Restoration
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
FA23
The seminar will investigate the corpus of the Book of the Twelve, sometimes called the Minor Prophets. Emphasis will be on the first nine books, from which students will read substantial selections in Hebrew. The course will emphasize philological precision, exegetical skills, critical methods, and theological interpretation. Recent scholarly approaches to understanding the corpus will figure prominently. Students will also have the opportunity to read Qumran commentaries on the Twelve directly from original photographs.
Professor
Class Day & Time
David Vanderhooft
T
3:00-5:20
Grading Option
Letter
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisite?
Y
Notes
DOCTORAL; 4 Semesters of College Level Hebrew or equivalent
School
Boston College School of Theology & Ministry
TMNT7042
Gospel of Luke
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
FA23
A survey of the structure, content, and main themes of the Third Gospel, based primarily upon an exegetical and narrative analysis of the text, with attention to current discussion in the scholarly literature. Topics include Luke's Gospel in relatin to other Synoptic Gospels; the life setting of the Lukan author and audience; the sources underlying the Lukan writings; political and social issues focusing on relationships among jews and Gentiles, rich and poor, Romans and Christians, men and women, ect.; theological issuses: Christology, ecclesiology, eschatology, salvation history, ect.; the unity of Luke and Acts; the genre(s) of Luke and Acts; and the purpose(s) of Luke and Acts.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Matthew Moning, SJ
M
10:00-12:30
Grading Option
Letter
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisite?
N
Notes
N
School
Boston College School of Theology & Ministry
TMOT7014
The Core Narrative Old Testament: Genesis to Kings
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
FA23
A study of the Pentateuch and the Deuteronomistic History (Deuteronomy to Kings) through lectures, and sections in which students present an exegesis of important passages. Solid knowledge of these books is essential to understand the rest of the Bible. This course does not duplicate other "introductions," for we read only Genesis through Kings (not the Prophets, Wisdom Literature, or Psalms), and a third of the class time is devoted to small sections, which are designed to sharpen exegetical and preaching skills.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Jamie L. Waters
TR
3:30-5:00
Grading Option
Letter
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisite?
N
Notes
N
School
Boston College School of Theology & Ministry
TMOT8052
Biblical Theology of Exile
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
FA23
An examination of the later books of the Old Testament, from the perspective of a community rebuilding its life and institutions after destruction.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Andrew R. Davis
R
9:30-11:50
Grading Option
Letter
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisite?
Y
Notes
PREREQ: TMOT7014 The Core Narrative OT: Genesis to Kings; TMOT7067 Introduction to Old Testament; or equivalent introductory OT course.
School
Boston College Department of Theology
THEO5569
Johanine Community
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
FA23
Emergence and development of the Johannine community as reflected in the Gospel and epistles of John. Analysis of the gospel text from the perspective of historical-criticism, literary criticism, and theological developments in gospel traditions. Introduces the student to exegetical methodology as well as basis themes in Johannine theology.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Pheme Perkins
M
3:00-5:20
Grading Option
Letter
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisite?
N
Notes
Grad/Undergrad split
School
Boston College Department of Theology
THEO7045
The Gospels and Acts in Literary Perspective
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
FA23
Only within the last four decades have literary theory and methodology begun to take their place alongside traditional historical methods in the critical study of New Testament narrative. In this seminar we will trace the emergence of literary approaches within the discipline, map and evaluate the diversity of literary critical methods advocated by leading theorists, and develop knowledge and skills for interpreting the Gospels and Acts not simply as rough repositories of historical data, but as integrated literary works. We will give special attention to basic narrative elements (e.g., narration, plot, characterization, settings, timing, rhetoric) and to the roles of readers and critics in the generation of meaning.
Professor
Class Day & Time
John A Darr
W
10:00-12:25
Grading Option
Letter
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisite?
N
Notes
Masters and Doctoral
School
Boston College Department of Theology
THEO7803
Graeca
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
FA23
Rapid reading in Jewish Greek texts (LXX, Philo, Josephus), with an introduction to research in the authors treated, for students who have completed Intermediate Greek.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Pheme Perkins
W
1:00-3:25
Grading Option
Letter
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisite?
Y
Notes
PREREQ: Intermediate Greek
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