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Course MeetsThurs. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Handouts will be available (per notification) online.

at the powerCAMPUS Self-Service site

FIRST & SECOND

TIMOTHY, & TITUS:

PAUL’S “PASTORAL EPISTLES”

RTS/OrlandoFALL 2014

COURSE NUMBER: 2NT718/01SYLLABUS V. 1.0

Paul Speaks to an Emerging Generation of Christian Leaders

“Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness”

Reggie M. Kidd • Professor of New Testament

rkidd@rts.edu • reggiekidd.com

h)407.539.1670 • m) 407.415.4317

Office hours by appointment.

In the Pastoral Epistles — the last of his writings — Paul explains his main theological values in such a way as to equip two of his chief proteges, Timothy and Titus, to carry on his ministry on the continent of Europe.

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KNOWING — “… able to give instruction in sound doctrine…” (Titus 1:9). How do these epistles help us — or make it more challenging — to understand Paul’s and the early churches theology?

DOING — “… that you might put what remains into order…” (Titus 1:5). What are the resources these letters bring to our pastoral

settings? What are the challenges of applying the Pastoral Epistles in your world?

BEING — “… train yourself for godliness …” (1Tim 4:7). How do these epistles address “me”? How do they convict? challenge? delight? warn? steer? promise? reshape … me?

COURSE GOALS

REQUIRED RESOURCESGordon Fee. 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus. Understanding the Bible Commentary Series, no. 13. Baker Books, 1989 (ISBN 9780801046230)

Reggie M. Kidd. “Titus as Apologia: Grace for Liars, Beasts, and Bellies,” Horizons in Biblical Theology 21.2, Dec. 1999, pp. 185-209. Download from self-service.

Ben Witherington III. Letters and Homilies for Hellenized Christians, Vol. 1, A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on Titus, 1-2 Timothy and 1-3 John. IVP Academic, 2006. (ISBN 9780830829316)

Frances Young. The Theology of the Pastoral Epistles. New Testament Theology. Cambridge, 1994. (ISBN 9780521379311)

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES (SOME STRONGLY)Martin Dibelius & Hans Conzelmann. The Pastoral Epistles. Hermeneia. Fortress, 1972. (ISBN 9780800660024)

Luke Timothy Johnson. Letters to Paul’s Delegates: 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus. The New Testament in Context. Trinity Press, Int’l., 1996. (ISBN 9781563381447)

Reggie M. Kidd. “1-2 Timothy and Titus,” in The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary. Baker, 2012, pp. 1454-1482. (ISBN 9780801013089)

Reggie M. Kidd. Wealth and Beneficence in the Pastoral Epistles: A “Bourgeois” Form of Early Christianity? Atlanta: Scholars Press, 1990. (ISBN 9781555404468)

George W. Knight III. Commentary on the Pastoral Epistles. NIGTC. Eerdmans, 1992, 2013. (ISBN 9780802871411)

William Mounce. Pastoral Epistles. Word Biblical Commentary Series, No. 46. Thomas Nelson, 2000. (ISBN 9780849902451)

Bruce W. Winter. Roman Wives, Roman Widows: The Appearance of New Women and the Pauline Communities. Eerdmans, 2003. (ISBN 9780802849717)

Philip H. Towner. The Letters to Timothy and Titus. NICNT. Eerdmans, 2006. (ISBN 9780802825131)

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ASSIGNMENTS

Complete Required Course Readings (10 points) Send your instructor an email of the percentage you have completed by the end of the exam period.

Keep a journal of your reflections on the biblical texts, the secondary readings, and the class sessions — write in it twice per week. Due with your final exam — either hard copy or electronic (40 points)

Take Home, Open Book Final Exam on Class Sessions and Required Readings (40 points). The exam will have three questions: see above, under “Course Goals.” You may write for no longer than one hour per question. Yes, it’s that simple.

Final Exam Terminus = 4:00 p.m., Tues., Dec. 16

“PASTORAL EPISTLES”

“… able to give instruction in sound doctrine…”

“… that you might put what remains into order…”

“… train yourself for godliness …”

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SCHEDULEDATE TOPIC READING • DUE DATES

Wk 1Aug. 28

Introductory Questions After class: Introductory sections of Fee & Witherington

Wk 2Sept. 4

The Situation in EphesusThe Situation in Crete

Before class: Young, chs. 1-3

Wk 3Sept. 11

1 Timothy 1:1-2:7 Before class: Fee & Witherington, per each week’s verses (through rest of course)

Wk 4Sept. 18

1 Timothy 2:8-3:7 Before class: Young, ch. 4

Wk 5Sept. 25

1 Timothy 3:8-5:2

Wk 6Oct. 2

1 Timothy 5:3-6:10 Before class: Young, ch. 5

Wk 7Oct. 9

1 Timothy 6:11 - 2 Timothy 1:7

Wk 8Oct. 23

2 Timothy 1:8-2:21 Before class: Young, chs. 6-7

Wk 9Nov. 30

2 Timothy 2:22-4:5

Wk 10Nov. 6

2 Timothy 4:6 - Titus 1:9

Wk 11Nov. 13

Titus 1:10-2:15

Wk 12Dec. 4

Titus 3:1-15

Dec. 164:00 p.m.

1) Email re: readings2) Journal3) Final Exam

“PASTORAL EPISTLES”

 Course  Objectives  Related  to  MDiv*  Student  Learning  Outcomes  

Course:     Pastoral  Epistles      Professor:   Reggie  Kidd  Campus:   Orlando  Date:     Spring  2014  

MDiv*  Student  Learning  Outcomes  In  order  to  measure  the  success  of  the  MDiv  curriculum,  RTS  has  defined  the  following  as  the  intended  outcomes  of  the  student  learning  process.    Each  course  contributes  to  these  overall  outcomes.  This  rubric  shows  the  

contribution  of  this  course  to  the  MDiv  outcomes.    *As  the  MDiv  is  the  core  degree  at  RTS,  the  MDiv  rubric  will  be  used  in  this  syllabus.  

Rubric  ! Strong  ! Moderate  ! Minimal  ! None  

Mini-­‐Justification  

Articulation      (oral  &  written)  

Broadly  understands  and  articulates  knowledge,  both  oral  and  written,  of  essential  biblical,  theological,  historical,  and  cultural/global  information,  including  details,  concepts,  and  frameworks.    

Strong   Understanding  Paul’s  theology  is  critical  to  a  Reformed  theological  education.    

Scripture      

Significant  knowledge  of  the  original  meaning  of  Scripture.    Also,  the  concepts  for  and  skill  to  research  further  into  the  original  meaning  of  Scripture  and  to  apply  Scripture  to  a  variety  of  modern  circumstances.  (Includes  appropriate  use  of  original  languages  and  hermeneutics;  and  integrates  theological,  historical,  and  cultural/global  perspectives.)  

Strong   In  the  text  as  much  as  possible  —  challenging  those  w/  Greek  to  use  it.    

Reformed  Theology      

Significant  knowledge  of  Reformed  theology  and  practice,  with  emphasis  on  the  Westminster  Standards.      

Strong   Paul  has  largely  shaped  Reformed  thinking  —  frequent  class  reflections  on  interplay  between  Paul  and  the  tradition.    

Sanctification      

Demonstrates  a  love  for  the  Triune  God  that  aids  the  student’s  sanctification.  

Strong   Lectures  and  readings  often  point  in  this  direction.  

Desire  for  Worldview    

Burning  desire  to  conform  all  of  life  to  the  Word  of  God.  

Strong   Paul  is  about  conforming  life  to  the  Word.    

Winsomely  Reformed    

Embraces  a  winsomely  Reformed  ethos.  (Includes  an  appropriate  ecumenical  spirit  with  other  Christians,  especially  Evangelicals;  a  concern  to  present  the  Gospel  in  a  God-­‐honoring  manner  to  non-­‐Christians;  and  a  truth-­‐in-­‐love  attitude  in  disagreements.)  

Strong   Paul  is  examplar.    

Preach      

Ability  to  preach  and  teach  the  meaning  of  Scripture  to  both  heart  and  mind  with  clarity  and  enthusiasm.  

Moderate   Paul  is  examplar.  

Worship      

Knowledgeable  of  historic  and  modern  Christian-­‐worship  forms;  and  ability  to  construct  and  skill  to  lead  a  worship  service.  

Minimal   Some  attention  to  Paul’s  instruction  on  worship.    

Shepherd      

Ability  to  shepherd  the  local  congregation:  aiding  in  spiritual  maturity;  promoting  use  of  gifts  and  callings;  and  encouraging  a  concern  for  non-­‐Christians,  both  in  America  and  worldwide.  

Moderate   Paul  is  exemplar.    

Church/World      

Ability  to  interact  within  a  denominational  context,  within  the  broader  worldwide  church,  and  with  significant  public  issues.  

Strong   Paul  is  exemplar