COURSE SYLLABUS COURSE DESCRIPTION

An exegetical and expositional study of the Johannine Epistles. The course will give attention to a number of introductory issues (background, authorship, date, priority, purpose and occasion) as a means of understanding the content and message of each epistle. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the distinctive theological contribution (mainly christological/soteriological) these epistles make to the development of New Testament theology and Johannine thought in particular. COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon the successful completion of this course, the student is expected to be able to: The Cognitive Domain 1. Identify, locate and define the prominent theological themes of the three epistles. 2. Discuss the question of whether the Johannine Epistles represent a substantive theological development over the Fourth Gospel, giving rationale and concrete illustration for your position. 3. Argue the case for or against the common authorship of the Fourth Gospel and the Johannine Epistles based on elements of language and theological perspective related t