Use the content and principles of the Pastoral Epistles in his own life and ministry. Communicate some of the results of the study to one or more people this year. Read carefully the commentary by Lea and Griffin. Each student will make a short oral presentation of significant points to the class toward the end of the week. Exams Two exams will be given.
Due date is given below.
Read the epistles of First and Second Timothy and Titus twice more. Write a research paper on a topic or doctrine emphasized in the Pastoral Epistles. The topic must be approved by the professor and involve original research. The paper should systematically present and discuss its topic, but should emphasize the teaching and exegesis of the Pastoral Epistles. The student should utilize and cite at least ten sources, including at least four scholarly commentaries on the Pastoral Epistles besides the textbooks, plus several systematic theologies if the topic is doctrinal.