Course: Exegesis of New Testament Letters

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Course title Exegesis of New Testament Letters
Course code KBV/ENLI
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study 4
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Mareček Petr, doc. Dr. Th.D.
Course content
1) Specific characteristics of New Testament letters 2) Systematic exegesis of chosen New Testament letters or of their parts

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
Learning outcomes
To learn generally specific features of the New Testament letters, which are related to their interpretation, and to become acquainted particularly with the running and systematic exegesis of selected New Testament letters or their parts.
Understanding the problems of interpretation of the New Testament letters and the ability to use the commentaries on New Testament letters critically.
Prerequisites
Introduction to the New Testament (both parts) and a working knowledge of the New Testament Greek

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Oral exam

Active participation in the exercises, a written interpretation of at least 3 verses of a text from a New Testament letter. During the examination students should prove their ability to interpret selected texts of the New Testament letters or their parts.
Recommended literature
  • Papežská biblická komise. (2007). Výklad bible v církvi. Kostelní Vydří.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Sts Cyril and Methodius Faculty of Theology Study plan (Version): Catholic Theology (2) Category: Philosophy, theology 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: Summer