By examining the argument of the Johannine Epistles, especially 1 John, we will look at the rhetorical tools the author is employing, such as repetition, irony, and hyperbole to the epistles argument. It is impossible to sit in lectures for six hours per day. Furthermore, to facilitate students in their research, between two and two and on half hours of class time will be devoted to library research on topics. The students will be given an introduction to research in the library by the professor, who is also available to help them with their research projects in his role as research librarian. Students will be expected to use the Religion Data Base as well as the catalog in collecting their bibliography, and will be provided instruction and assistance in using this tool.
Thorough preparation is necessary.
Students in NT 740 are expected to read the letters twice in English, or some other modern language, and once in Greek. Students will be expected to do the daily readings from the secondary texts assigned below. Class attendance and participation is expected and required. Students will be required to take a final exam. In addition, students will fill out a brief log listing works referred to during their library research.