Universität Wien

010062 VO Orthodox Exegesis of the New Testament (2023S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 1 - Theologien und Religionswiss.
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Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 02.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 09.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 16.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 23.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 30.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 20.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 27.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 04.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 11.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 25.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 01.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 15.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 22.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Thursday 29.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The New Testament holds a central place in Orthodox worship and is foundational in Orthodox theology and the ecumenical movement. The course focuses on the books of the New Testament and how they have been interpreted throughout history and how they are interpreted in contemporary Orthodox theology and ecumenical dialogue.

The students are expected to study the required literature on their own and voluntarily participate in lectures given by the teacher.

After finishing the course, the student will:

- be able to describe the content and characteristics of the books of the New Testament;

- be able to explain and understand the exegetical methods that have been used throughout history to interpret the New Testament;

- be able to reflect on the role of biblical authority and the interpretation of the New Testament in contemporary Orthodox theology and ecumenical dialogue.

Assessment and permitted materials

The students will be graded on a written test and paper that can be submitted in English or German. The students may consult the literature and lecture notes while writing the test and paper.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Mandatary reading of literature. Optional participation in lecture. Written test and essay in English or German.

1 (sehr gut) -> 100-89 points
2 (gut) -> 88-76 points
3 (befriedigend) -> 75-63 points
4 (genügend) -> 62-50 points
5 (nicht genügend) -> 49-0 points

Examination topics

To pass the course, the students must demonstrate that they are familiar with the content of the New Testament and methods of New Testament exegesis as well as be able to reflect on the role of Biblical authority and New Testament exegesis in contemporary Orthodox theology and ecumenical dialogue.

Reading list

Mandatory readings:

Theodore G. Stylianopoulos. The New Testament: An Orthodox Perspective, vol. 1: Scripture, Tradition, Hermeneutics. 1997.

Konstantinos Nikolakopoulos. Das Neue Testament in der Orthodoxen Kirche: Grundlegende Fragen einer Einführung in das Neue Testament. 2nd. ed. 2014.

Robert M. Grant. A Short History of the Interpretation of the Bible. 2nd ed. 1963.

Malio Simonetti. Biblical Interpretation in the Early Church: An Historical Introduction to Patristic Exegesis. 1994.

Elias Oikonomos. Bibel und Bibelwissenschaft in der orthodoxen Kirche. 1976.

Ellen Flesseman-van Leer, ed. The Bible: Its Authority and Interpretation in the Ecumenical Movement. 1983.

Optional readings:

The Orthodox Study Bible. 2008.

Hilarion Alfeyev. Jesus Christ: His Life and Teaching. 4 vols. (2 forthcoming vols) 2018-.

Raymond E. Brown. An Introduction to the New Testament: The Abridged Edition. 1997.

J. Harold Greenlee. Introduction to New Testament Textual Criticism. 2nd ed. 1995.

Lee Martin McDonald. The Biblical Canon: Its Origin, Transmission, and Authority. 2007.

Edward W. Klink III and Darian R. Lockett. Understanding Biblical Theology: A Comparison of Theory and Practice. 2012.

Association in the course directory

für 066 796 (17W) MRP 04orp; 066 795 Schwerpunkt Orthodoxie M4, 198 418 RK 14;

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