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BST 422 Luke Acts

Summer 2017

Initial Course Outline

Class Start Date & End Date

The course will start on Tuesday 11th July at 8.30 am and will end on Saturday 15th July at 2.30 pm.

Class Meeting Time & Room

Tuesday 11 Wednesday 12 Thursday 13 Friday 14 Saturday 15

8.30 – 9.55 session 1

break

10.10 – 12.00 session 2

Lunch break

1.00 – 2.30 session 3

break

2.45 – 4.30 session 4

Course ends at 2.30 pm.

Classroom tbd. Instructors Name: Stéphane Saulnier, Ph.D. Office #: 2-05 Office Hours: by appointment Phone#: 780-392-2450 ext. 2210 Email address: stephane.saulnier@newman.edu Skype: stephsaulnier1

Course Description

As listed in the NTC 2016-2017 Academic Calendar (p. 76):

A study of the text, biblical theology and introductory questions. Jesus the Saviour, the Infancy Narratives, parables and miracles, death and resurrection. The gift of the Spirit and the birth of the Church, mission and ministry, the role of women, the universality of salvation.

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Course Objectives

This graduate level course aims to develop further students’ critical and analytical skills necessary for the study of Scriptures, in the present case the Canonical writings attributed to St Luke. The course will focus in particular on the history, genre, themes and theology encountered in this material. The course is text-based, and therefore a significant amount of time should be spent reading and digesting the primary sources. Academic learning outcomes By the end of the course each student should be able to demonstrate:

An acquaintance with the Good News as proclaimed by the Evangelist Luke, and the methods and tools pertaining to its interpretation with the mind of the Church.

An understanding of the issues raised in these canonical books and their relation to the entirety of Sacred Scripture.

An ability to engage critically and analytically with textual, historical and theological issues raised by the material.

An ability to communicate in a sophisticated manner, both orally and in writing, the result of their research and enquiries.

An ability to develop further the skills already developed in earlier scripture courses in the programme.

An ability to apply further their knowledge and understanding of these ancient texts to the Church today.

Human and spiritual learning outcomes By the end of the course each student should be able to identify areas and articulate ways in which the course has contributed to their overall human and spiritual development, possibly including and likely not limited to the following:

A contemplative, spiritual, liturgical formation that will gain an additional dimension resulting from a greater acquaintance with Sacred Scripture.

A greater awareness of their human maturing in light of their self-immersion in the text of Scripture.

An ability to identify ways in which the course has contributed to equip them to embrace the pastoral role that will be theirs in the Church, as lay people or ordained ministers.

An ability to identify ways in which the course content has nurtured a self-awareness of their role in the social aspect of their chosen ministries.

1. Course Assignments and Evaluation

The NTC 2016-2017 Academic Calendar, p. 16, stipulates that:

In order to obtain credit for a graduate course, a student must have completed all prescribed course requirements by the end of the given semester of session period. Generally this entails the following: 1. One 15-20 page research paper or the equivalent in the form of student presentations, book

reports, and/or short reflection papers. The total amount of written work including exams cannot exceed 35 pages.

2. One final examination or two term examinations. Exams may be oral, written in class or ‘take home’. Oral exams should be 15-20 minutes in length.

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Written material submitted for assessment in this course will amount to around 3000 words. Students will also take a 20 minute final oral exam. The final oral exam will take place through skype or on-campus. The written assignment is due by August 15th 2017. Please send electronic copies in a PDF format and in a Word format by email attachment at stephane.saulnier@newman.edu

One thematic paper – 3000 words (60% of final grade) One final oral exam (40% of final grade)

Final Grade: Thematic Paper (60%) + Oral exam (40%)

Textbooks – all available for purchase from the College’s bookstore on first day of class

Brendan Byrne, The Hospitality of God – A reading of Luke’s Gospel (Liturgical Press: 2015) William S. Kurz SJ, Acts of the Apostles (Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture Series; Baker Academics: 2014)

Recommended Reading (one of):

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI – Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Verbum Domini – ‘On the Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church’ (2010).1 Pope Francis – Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium – ‘On the Proclamation of the Gospel in Today’s World’ (2013).2 Pope Francis – Encyclical Letter Laudato Si’ – ‘On Care for Our Common Home’ (2015).3 Pope Francis – Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia (2016).4

Course Requirements

In addition to the indications above, the following are required: Attendance and participation to ALL sessions. College policy as expounded in the Student

Handbook will be implemented. Preparation: as this is an intensive summer course there is no particular reading required from

students ahead of the course. It is recommended that students read once through the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts before the start of the course.

Students who have not completed either BST 400 OR one of REL 420 or REL 422 are strongly encouraged to avail themselves of the magisterial documents shaping the Church’s understanding of Divine Revelation and the Church’s approach to the interpretation of Sacred Scripture. These documents are:

The Dogmatic Constitution Dei Filius (Vatican I - 1870) The Dogmatic Constitution Dei Verbum (Vatican II - 1965) Encyclical Letter Providentissimus Deus (Pope Leo XIII – 1893)

1 Full text available here http://w2.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_ben-xvi_exh_20100930_verbum-domini.html 2 Full text available here http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html 3 Full text available here http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20150524_enciclica-laudato-si.html 4 Full text PDF available here https://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20160319_amoris-laetitia.html

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Encyclical Letter Spiritus Paracletus (Pope Benedict XV – 1920) Encyclical Letter Divino Afflante Spiritu (Pope Pius XII – 1943) ‘Instruction on the Historical Truth of the Gospels’ - Sancta Mater Ecclesia

(Pontifical Biblical Commission - 1964) ‘On the Interpretation of the Bible in the Church’ (PBC – 1993)

A chronological reading of these documents, from the oldest to the most recent, will prove most beneficial.

General Academic Information

Academic conduct: Plagiarism is a serious offence and will simply not be tolerated. See NTC Student Handbook 2016-2017, for details of the College policy dealing with academic dishonesty. Acceptable writing style Manuals:

American Psychological Association (APA) Publication Manual.5 A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses and Dissertations – Kate Turabian (Chicago:

University of Chicago). MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (New York: Modern Language Association of

America). Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) Style Guide.6

Late Submission Policy: All assignments must be submitted by August 15th 2017. Please do not ask for extensions. Late submissions are accepted. There is, however, a hefty PENALTY for this service: 10% off the grade per day late, up to a maximum of three days. Any assignments submitted between 19th and 23rd August will be graded 60% if they are deemed of a quality that is ‘adequate’ or higher. Assignments submitted during those dates that do not meet a ‘pass’ standard will be graded 40%. This is non-negotiable. There is, of course, room for manoeuvre in case of genuine emergency. For Incomplete courses regulations (see NTC Student Handbook 2016-2017). It is the student’s prerogative and responsibility to apply for an Incomplete during the last week prior to the final submission deadline. Students who wish to apply for an Incomplete will be able to do so between 8th to-15th August. Use of laptops/electronic devices in class. Students are welcome to use their laptop for note-taking purposes only. In my experience, such devices are intrusive and a source of unwelcome distraction in class. Unless directed by the instructor, under NO circumstances should the internet be accessed during class time. College policy applies (see NTC Student Handbook 2016-2017).

5 APA’s style rules are set out in The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association fifth edition. 6 The SBL Style Guide for Students is available online at http://sbl-site.org/publications/publishingwithsbl.aspx

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Grading policy: “The generally accepted class average for the C.Th., Dip.Th., B.Th., M.Div., M.T.S. (all of which are basic Degrees) is 73-76%” (Newman Theological College Academic Calendar 2016-2017, p. 18). NTC has adopted the Alberta Alpha Four Point Grading System. This is set out in the NTC 2016-2017 Academic Calendar, p. 23, and is here reproduced for your convenience. Please note that a grade of A is reserved for work which demonstrates academic excellence. GRADUATE UNDERGRADUATE

Grade meaning

Mark Grade Grade Point

Grade Meaning

Mark Grade Grade Point

Excellent 90% - 100% 85 – 89% 80%-84%

A+ A A-

4.0 4.0 3.7

Excellent 90% - 100% 85 – 89% 80%-84%

A+ A A-

4.0 4.0 3.7

Good 77%-79% 73%-76% 70%-72%

B+ B B-

3.3 3.0 2.7

Good 77%-79% 73%-76% 70%-72%

B+ B B-

3.3 3.0 2.7

Adequate 67%-69% 63%-66% 60%-62%

C+ C C-

2.3 2.0 1.7

Adequate 67%-69% 63%-66% 60%-62%

C+ C C-

2.3 2.0 1.7

Fail 57%-59% 53%-56% 50%-52%

D+ D D-

1.3 1.0 0.0

Marginal 57%-59% 53%-56%

D+ D

1.3 1.0

Fail 0%-52% F 0.0 For Grade Appeal Procedure, see the NTC Student Handbook 2016-17. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Proposed Course outline

Tuesday 11 Wednesday 12 Thursday 13 Friday 14 Saturday 15

8.30 – 9.55 session 1

Introduction to Luke-Acts: Dates, authorship.

Lk 4:14 – 9:50 Jesus’ ministry in Galilee

Lk 22:1 – 23:56a Jesus’ Passion

Acts 6:1 – 15:35 ‘in Samaria’

Acts 15:36 – 28:31 ‘…to the end of the earth’ Paul’s journey to Rome

break

10.10 – 12.00 session 2

Lk 1:1-4 Luke’s Prologue: purpose and sources

Lk 9:51-19:27 Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem

Lk 23:56b-24:53 Jesus’ Resurrection

Acts 6:1 – 15:35 ‘in Samaria’

Looking back – Christology, Pneumatology, Salvation History

Lunch break

1.00 – 2.30 session 3

Lk 1:5 – 2:52 The Infancy Narrative

Lk 9:51-19:27 Jesus’ mercy parables

Acts 1 ‘Be my Witnesses …’

Acts 15:36 – 28:31 ‘…to the end of the earth’ Paul’s major missions

Final remarks

break

2.45 – 4.30 session 4

Lk 3:1 – 4:13 Preparation for ministry

Lk 19:28 – 21:38 Jesus’ ministry in Jerusalem

Acts 2:1 -5:42 ‘ in Jerusalem..’

Acts 15:36 – 28:31 ‘…to the end of the earth’ Paul in prison

Course ends at 2.30 pm.

Suggested bibliography:

Gospel of Luke: D. L. Bock, Luke. Volume 1: 1:1 - 9:50 (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament 3a;

Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1994). BS 2595.3 Bock v.1

D. L. Bock, Luke. Volume 2: 9:51 - 24:53 (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament 3b;

Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1996). BS 2595.3 Bock v.2

F. Bovon, Luke 1. A Commentary on the Gospel of Luke 1:1-9:50 (Hermeneia; Minneapolis: Fortress

Press, 2002). BS 2595.53.B6813 2002

E. E. Ellis, The Gospel of Luke (New Century Bible; London: Oliphants, 1973 sec. ed.). BS 2595.3 Elli

C. A. Evans, Luke (New International Biblical Commentary 3; Peabody, Massachusetts:

Hendrickson Publishers, 1990). BS 2595.3 Evan

J. A. Fitzmyer, The Gospel According to Luke I-IX (Anchor Bible Series, vol. 28; New York:

Doubleday; 1981).

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J. A. Fitzmyer, The Gospel According to Luke X-XXIV (Anchor Bible Series, vol. 28a; New York:

Doubleday; 1985).

J. Green. The Gospel of Luke (New International Commentary on the New Testament; Grand

Rapids, MI: W. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company; 1997) BS 2341.2 Gree 1997.

M.-J. Lagrange. Évangile selon Saint Luc (Paris: Gabalda; 1921) BS 2595 Lagr 1921

I. H. Marshall, The Gospel of Luke. A Commentary on the Greek Text (The New International Greek

Testament Commentary; Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1978

reprint 1989). BS 2595.3 Mars

J. Nolland, Luke 18:25-24:53 (Word Biblical Commentary, 35c; Nashville: Thomas Nelson

Publishers, 1993). BS 2595.3 .N67 1993

J. Nolland, Luke 1-9:20 (Word Biblical Commentary, 35a; Dallas, Texas: Word Books, 1989). BS

2595.3 Noll 1989 J. Nolland, Luke 9:21-18:34 (Word Biblical Commentary, 35b; Nashville: Thomas Nelson

Publishers; 1993). BS 2595.3N66 1993

A. Plummer. St. Luke (International Critical Commentary; London: T. & T. Clark International; 5th

ed. reprinted 2004) BS 2595.P58 1922

R. C. Tannehill, Luke (Abingdon New Testament Commentaries; Nashville: Abingdon Press; 1996). BS 2589 Tann v.1

The Book of Acts: F. F. Bruce. The Book of Acts (The New International Commentary on the New Testament; Grand

Rapids, MI: W. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company; 1988 revised ed.) BS 2625.3 B74 1988

H. Conzelmann. The Acts of the Apostles (Hermeneia. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1987). BS 2625.3

Conz 1987

J. D. G. Dunn. The Acts of the Apostles (Narrative Commentaries; Valley Forge, PN: Trinity Press

International; 1996). BS 2625.3 Dunn 1996

E. Haenchen. The Acts of the Apostles. (Oxford: Basil Blackwell; 1971). BS 2625.3 Haen 1971

W. J. Larkin Jr. Acts. (The IVP New Testament Commentary Series; Leicester: InterVarsity Press;

1995). BS 2625.3 Lark 1995 c.2

J. Munck. The Acts of the Apostles. (Anchor Bible; New York: Doubleday; 1967). BS 2625.3 Munc

1967

C. H. Talbert. Reading Acts. A Literary and Theological Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles

(New York: Crossroad Publishing Company; 1997). BS 2625.3 Talb 1997

R. C. Tannehill, The Narrative of Luke-Acts. A Literary Interpretation 2: The Acts of the Apostles

(Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1990). BS 2589 Tann v.2

C. S. C. Williams. A Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles (Black’s New Testament

Commentaries; London: A. & C. Black; 1964). BS 2625.3 Will 1964

B. Witherington III, The Acts of the Apostles. A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary (Grand Rapids,

Michigan: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company; 1998). BS 2625.2With1998

Gospel Synopsis:

You will need to consult a synopsis of the Gospels, so the following is also on reserve in the library:

K. Aland. Synopsis of the Four Gospels (New York: American Bible Society; 1982) BS 2560 Alan

1985.