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1 Advanced Biblical Exegesis 04OT512/1 Dr. Fesko Westminster Seminary California 1725 Bear Valley Parkway Escondido, CA 92027 Summer 2012 Course Description Emphasis will be placed upon OT-NT issues, particularly redemptive-historical consid-erations and covenant theology. Background hermeneutical issues will be covered, in-cluding the role of the interpreter and creeds/confessions. In addition, the course will in-clude a brief overview of the history of interpretation of the Bible from the early church to modern day. Finally, the class will explore the relationship between original meaning and modern meaning. Class Schedule Monday thru Friday We will take a one-hour break each day for Evaluation Final exam (worth 80% of final grade) Completion of all required reading (worth 10% of final grade).

2 Participation (worth 10% of final grade) Academic Policies Class academic policies are those that are outlined in the latest edition of the RTS Course Catalog (grading scale, class attendance policy, conduct, and examination policies). Taping of Class Lectures You are permitted to tape class lectures for note taking purposes or in the event that you miss a portion of a class day (students are responsible for getting a member of the class to tape the lecture for them). You may not post, distribute, or copy your lecture recordings. They are for the sole exclusive purpose of personal use. Obtaining Class Lecture Notes in event of an absence You are responsible for obtaining lecture notes in the event of your absence from a fellow student. The professor will not provide lecture notes.

3 Failure to turn in required materials In the event that you fail to turn in required assignments, you will receive the grade of an F. In the event that you need a time extension, you must obtain an official extension request form from the administration, which must be approved by the professor and aca-demic dean. If an extension is granted, you will receive an INC until all assignments are completed. Extensions will be granted only in the event of extenuating circumstances such as severe illness or a death in the family. Required Textbooks Holy Bible (any version) G. K. Beale, A New Testament Biblical Theology: The Unfolding of the Old Testament in the New (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2011). Edward Fisher, The Marrow of Modern Divinity (Fearn: Christian Focus, 2009).

4 Michael Horton, Introducing Covenant Theology (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2009). Westminster Standards (preferably w/ scriptural prooftexts). Lecture Schedule Topic Day Reading Introduction 25 Jun 12 M 9-10am 01 History of Interpretation 10-11am 02 Typology 11-12pm 03 Hermeneutical Background 1-2pm 04 Hermeneutical Background, cont. 2-3pm 05 How to Read an OT Passage 3-4pm 4-5pm 26 Jun 12 T 9-10am 06 Intro BT and Covenant Theology 10-11am Beale, 1-184. 07 Structure of the Canon 11-12pm 08 Structure of the Canon 1-2pm 09 Structure of the Canon 2-3pm 10 Structure of the Canon 3-4pm 4-5pm 11 Pactum Salutis 27 Jun 12 W 9-10am Horton, 1-208. 12 Covenant of Works 10-11am Fisher, 45-62. 13 Covenant of Grace 11-12pm Fisher, 63-184. 14 History of the Pactum 1-2pm 15 History of the Pactum, cont.

5 2-3pm 16 Zechariah 3-4pm 4-5pm 17 Zechariah , cont. 28 Jun 12 Th 9-10am 18 Psalm 10-11am 19 Ephesians 11-12pm 20 2 Timothy 1-2pm 21 History of the Cov. of Works 2-3pm 22 History of the Cov. of Works, cont. 3-4pm 4-5pm 23 Leviticus 29 Jun 12 F 9-10am 24 Leviticus , cont. 10-11am 25 Deuteronomy 11-12pm 26 Psalm 40 1-2pm 27 Imputation and the OT 2-3pm 28 Imputation and the OT, cont. 3-4pm 4-5pm Extension Policy All assignments and exams are to be completed by the deadlines announced in this syllabus or in class. Extensions for assignments and exams due within the normal duration of the course must be approved beforehand by the Professor. Extensions of two weeks or less beyond the date of the last deadline for the course must be approved beforehand by the Professor.

6 A grade penalty may be assessed. Extensions of greater than two weeks but not more than six weeks beyond the last deadline for the course may be granted in extenuating circumstances ( illness, family emergency). For an extension of more than two weeks the student must request an Extension Request Form from the Student Services Office. The request must be approved by the Professor and the Academic Dean. A grade penalty may be assessed. (RTS Catalog p. 42 and RTS Atlanta Student Handbook p. 14) Any incompletes not cleared six weeks after the last published due date for course work will be converted to a failing grade. Professors may have the failing grade changed to a passing grade by request. (RTS Catalog p. 42) !Course'Objectives'Related'to'MDiv*'Stud ent'Learning'Outcomes'Course:!

7 !!!Professor:!!Campus:!!!Date:!MDiv*'Stu dent'Learning'Outcomes'In#order#to#measu re#the#success#of#the#MDiv#curriculum,#R TS#has#defined#the#following#as#the#inte nded#outcomes#of#the#student#learning#pr ocess.##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#deg ree#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!wri tten,!of!essential! Biblical ,!theological ,!historical,!and!cultural/global!inform ation,!including!details,!concepts,!and! frameworks.!!Strong!Should!be!able!to!ar ticulate!key!elements!of! Exegesis !

8 In!writing.!Scripture'''Significant!know ledge!of!the!original!meaning!of!Scriptu re.!!Also,!the!concepts!for!and!skill!to !research!further!into!the!original!mean ing!of!Scripture!and!to!apply!Scripture! to!a!variety!of!modern!circumstances.!(I ncludes!appropriate!use!of!original!lang uages!and!hermeneutics;!and!integrates!t heological,!historical,!and!cultural/glo bal!perspectives.)!Strong!Should!be!able !to!explain!a!text!in!its!context,!relat e!it!to!the!broader!scope!of!redemptive! history,!and!apply!the!text!to!the!prese nt!context.!Reformed'Theology'''Signific ant!knowledge!of!Reformed!theology!and!p ractice,!with!emphasis!on!the!Westminste r!Standards.!!!Strong!Will!rehearse!dist inctly!Reformed!categories!and!doctrines !such!as!the!pactum!salutis!and!covenant !theology.!

9 Sanctification'''Demonstrates!a!love!for !the!Triune!God!that!aids!the!student s!sanctification.!Strong!Should!grow!in! a!greater!understanding!and!appreciation !of!God s!love!for!fallen!sinner.!Desire'for'Wor ldview''Burning!desire!to!conform!all!of !life!to!the!Word!of!God.!Strong!A!broad er!view!of! Biblical !interpretation!shoul d!assist!students!in!applying!the!Bible! to!all!of!life.!Winsomely'Reformed''Embr aces!a!winsomely!Reformed!ethos.!(Includ es!an!appropriate!ecumenical!spirit!with !other!Christians,!especially!Evangelica ls;!a!concern!to!present!the!Gospel!in!a !GodOhonoring!manner!to!nonOChristians;! and!a!truthOinOlove!attitude!in!disagree ments.)!Moderate!Learning!how!to!interpr et!Scripture!will!equip!students!to!shar e!the!truth!in!a!ChristOlike!manner.!Pre ach'''Ability!

10 To!preach!and!teach!the!meaning!of!Scrip ture!to!both!heart!and!mind!with!clarity !and!enthusiasm.!Strong!Proper!interpret ation!is!key!to!proper!preaching.!Worshi p'''Knowledgeable!of!historic!and!modern !ChristianOworship!forms;!and!ability!to !construct!and!skill!to!lead!a!worship!s ervice.!Minimal!Issues!related!to!worshi p!will!not!be!covered!in!great!depth.!Sh epherd'''Ability!to!shepherd!the!local!c ongregation:!aiding!in!spiritual!maturit y;!promoting!use!of!gifts!and!callings;! and!encouraging!a!concern!for!nonOChrist ians,!both!in!America!and!worldwide.!Str ong!A!good!hermeneutic!for!the!teacher!m eans!a!good!hermeneutic!for!the!church!m ember.!Church/World'''Ability!to!interac t!within!a!denominational!context,!withi n!the!broader!worldwide!church,!and!with !significant!