This course is intended to build on knowledge and insight gained in THO 3161 (Gospel Interpretation: Mark). It will allow you to deepen that knowledge and those insights by reflecting further on the historical and cultural world of the NT through another Gospel account. It will also allow you to compare this Gospel account with the one found in Mark, and thus strengthen your understanding of the Synoptic Gospels. Finally, and most importantly, it is intended to allow you to gain insight into Luke's presentation of the Jesus, a presentation that he continues to reflect on his second volume (Acts of the Apostles).

CODE: THO 4114	TITLE: Gospel Interpretation - Luke
CREDITS: 3 cr.
SESSION: Winter 2010	Professor: L. Gregory Bloomquist
DESCRIPTION	A study of the gospel of Luke for theological use, with a particular emphasis on the sources, and main themes contained in the gospel.
OBJECTIVES	To gain a greater understanding of the character of Luke’s gospel through ancient and modern approaches to the gospel.
WORKLOAD	Class attendance and participation Required reading and homework assignments Term paper (15-20 pages) Final written examination
EVALUATION / REVIEW	Home work exercises: 20% For weekly presentation: In addition to having a good working idea of the material in the section that we will be studying (you will gain this by reflecting on the passage and learning how to scan-read the commentary that you are using), I want you to be prepared to do the following: each week choose 1 pericope of interest to you within the material to be studied for that week; ask exegetical and interpretive questions of the pericope (suggested: following the Template for Exegesis and Interpretation); be prepared to share orally with the class your insights from your exegetical and interpretive reflection on this pericope. For written (hand-in) assignments: choose 3 pericopae (preferably, for the sake of learning, one from three different sections of Luke's Gospel (e.g., from Infancy Narrative, Preparation, Galilean Ministry, On the Road, or Jeruasalem account); using the Template for Exegesis and Interpretation provide answers to the kinds of exegetical and interpretive questions that need to be asked of the pericope. You may hand this in any legible form, with or without footnotes. The goal is to evidence that you have been able to learn something exegetically and interpretively from the text. Please strive to keep these written submissions brief (suggested 3-5 pages). Since I will not be determining the due-dates for submission of these assignments, I suggest that you set target due-dates for each of these 3 assignments and that you commit to sticking with the due-date as closely as possible. In any case, all 3 of the assignments must be submitted no later than April 1, 2010. Term paper: 30% Examination (written): 50%
REQUIRED READING:
SUGGESTED BIBLIOGRAPHY AND/OR WWW SITES:	WWW Sites: NT Gateway Sociorhetorical Interpretation Suggested Bibliography:

2010 Course Calendar

DATE (9 - 11.45 AM) NB: All classes will have only one 15 minute break	SUBJECT	READINGS All materials are to be read BEFORE class, unless otherwise indicated	ASSIGNMENTS
January 7	Introduction & Luke 1:1-4	Green, Introduction (1-29) and chapter 1 (33-46) (To be read either before or immediately after class)	Course notes for January 7 available here
January 14	Luke 1:5 - 2:52	Green, chapter 2 (47-158)	Identify a passage that you are specifically interested in analysing. Use the TEMPLATE FOR EXEGESIS AND INTERPRETATION for assembling and assessing the information in the passage. (Please repeat with all subsequent classes.)
January 21	Luke 1:5 - 2:52 (cont) & Luke 3:1 - 4:13	Green, chapter 2 cont & Green, chapter 3 (159-196)
January 28	Luke 4:14 - 9:50	Green, chapter 4 (197-393)
February 4	Luke 4:14 - 9:50 cont	Green, chapter 4 cont
February 11	Luke 9:51 - 19:48	Green, chapter 5 (394-695)
February 18	No class: Reading Week
February 25	Luke 9:51 - 19:48 cont	Green, chapter 5 cont
March 4	Luke 9:51 - 19:48 cont	Green, chapter 5 cont
March 11	Luke 9:51 - 19:48 cont	Green, chapter 5 cont	Some final thoughts, having reached the end of "the road" (click here)
March 18	Luke 20:1 - 21:38	Green, chapter 6 (696-743)
March 25	Luke 22:1 - 23:56	Green, chapter 7 (744-831)
April 1	Luke 24:1-53	Green, chapter 8 (832-863)
April 8	No class: professor absent
April 12 (BEFORE NOON)	TERM PAPER DUE		Please see the guidelines, available HERE
April 15 9 AM - 12 Noon	FINAL EXAM