School:

Boston College School of Theology & Ministry

Semester:

FA22

BTI Category:

Scripture & Biblical Studies

The Apostle Paul

A study of Paul's life, an investigation of all thirteen letters attributed to him, and an examination of the key theological themes of these letters.

School:

Boston College School of Theology & Ministry

Semester:

FA22

BTI Category:

Scripture & Biblical Studies

Gospel of Mark

A close exegetical analysis of Mark's Gospel, with particular attention to Markan literary devices and to his portrayal of Jesus Christ, discipleship, and suffering.

School:

Boston College School of Theology & Ministry

Semester:

FA22

BTI Category:

Scripture & Biblical Studies

Great Themes of the Bible

A survey of several key themes that emerge and re-emerge in the Christian Bible (encompassing both the Old and New Testaments). These themes include creation and eschatology; election and the nations; covenant and law; mediator/suffering servant; divine justice; sin and forgiveness; manifestations of God (e.g., Wisdom, Word, Spirit); Kingdom of God; and resurrection. This course serves as a good capstone course for M.T.S. and M.Div. students. Accommodations can be made for more advanced students.

School:

Boston College School of Theology & Ministry

Semester:

FA22

BTI Category:

Scripture & Biblical Studies

The Core Narrative OT: Genesis to Kings

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.

School:

Boston College School of Theology & Ministry

Semester:

FA22

BTI Category:

Scripture & Biblical Studies

Introduction to Old Testament

A literary, historical, and theological introduction to the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible)—the Pentateuch, Historical Books, Wisdom Literature and Psalms, and Prophets.

School:

Boston College School of Theology & Ministry

Semester:

FA22

BTI Category:

Scripture & Biblical Studies

Biblical Spirituality

After spending part of the semester developing a definition of biblical spirituality through reading and discussion of works of, among others, Barbara Bowe, RSCJ, and Jon Levenson, this seminar will expand on that understanding through a critical reading of biblical accounts, possibly including Jacob/Joseph, David, Psalms/Song of Songs, Luke/Acts, Letters of John.

School:

Boston College School of Theology & Ministry

Semester:

FA22

BTI Category:

Scripture & Biblical Studies

Seminar: Jeremiah

This seminar will be a close reading of the book of the Prophet Jeremiah in translation. Students will engage all forms of modern criticism along with rabbinic and patristic exegetical works to understand the meaning, interpretive tradition, and continuing value of Jeremiah's prophecy.

School:

Boston College Department of Theology

Semester:

FA22

BTI Category:

Scripture & Biblical Studies

The Book of Isaiah

In this course we will study the Hebrew text of the book of Isaiah, including the history of its interpretation and its modern study. Knowledge of biblical Hebrew is expected.

School:

Boston College Department of Theology

Semester:

FA22

BTI Category:

Scripture & Biblical Studies

Synoptic Studies: Recent Issues

This course focuses on recent issues in the study of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Particular emphasis will be given to recent trends in studies of the Synoptic Problem, the Q source, the relationship of Marcion's Gospel to Luke, the parables, and the textual transmission of the Synoptic Gospels. Furthermore, in order to better understand Matthew, Mark, and Luke in both their historical contexts and contemporary receptions, attention will also be given to significant recent contributions to the study of these Gospels from a variety of hermeneutical perspectives.

School:

Boston College Department of Theology

Semester:

FA22

BTI Category:

Scripture & Biblical Studies

Seminar: Biblical Studies II

Required of Ph.D candidates in Biblical Studies.

School:

Boston College Department of Theology

Semester:

FA22

BTI Category:

Scripture & Biblical Studies

Prophets, Visionaries, and the Apocalypse

An in-depth introduction to prophecy in ancient Israel with attention to the origins and development of the institution, the role of the prophet in society, and the diverse messages of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and the Book of the Twelve. Students are introduced to modern exegetical methods in reading prophetic literature.

School:

Boston College Department of Theology

Semester:

FA22

BTI Category:

Scripture & Biblical Studies

New Testament Ethics

An introduction to ethical reflection in the New Testament which will treat the teaching of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5-7 and parallels), select parables (Luke 10-19 and parallels) and moral formation in Pauline churches (Gal, 1 Cor). Individual modules will treat (a) social justice and concern for the poor; (b) love commands; and (c) sexuality, marriage and family. Students are introduced to ethical material from both Jewish and Stoic sources that deal with comparable topics.