Courses

Instructor: Paul Wendland

Description:
As long as we are sinners in need of God’s gift of righteousness in Jesus Christ, Paul’s masterful epistle to the Romans will prove to be a devotional blessing. Here, after all, is what Luther called absolutissima epitome Evangelii, “the most perfect summary of the Gospel.” In view of its doctrinal content, pastor-teachers also want to be prepared to lead Bible classes on Romans. Undoubtedly their teaching will be enhanced through careful study of this epistle in the original Greek.

Why a post-seminary course on these eight chapters? Because while a study of Romans 1-8 was included in every seminarian’s curriculum, Romans 9-16 was only for those few who studied it as an elective.

Still, why take a course focused on preaching from these chapters? For one thing, some pastors may shy away from preaching on Romans 9-16 due to the complexity of the apostle’s argument. They may feel that Paul’s line of thought in chapters 9 through 11, in particular, is difficult to explain from the pulpit. In addition, for some who preach on a Romans text there could be a tendency to launch into topical sermons rather than actually preaching the text. Thorough exegetical study and careful analysis of these texts will provide the depth needed for genuinely textual preaching on Romans.

During the Fall Online 2024 term, this course will run from September 9 through November 1.

Registration will be available in the Student Information System (SIS) beginning June 17, 2024 until August 16, 2024.

Financial assistance is also available

Advanced Degree Program(s): STM
Area of Study: New Testament
Language Requirement(s): Greek Required
Tuition: $400
Course Number: NT5013
Course Credits: 1.0