Paul's Letters

This course is a study of the Apostle Paul within the first-century Greco–Roman context. This course surveys his thirteen letters and summarises his historical, theological, and pastoral contributions to the Christian faith. After the Lord Jesus Himself, Paul the apostle is the most influential figure in the history of the church. Paul’s letters are testimony of his pastoral care, because he used his letters as a vehicle to oversee the churches that he and his converts founded. By the end of this course you should be able to:

• Interpret Paul and his letters in light of his historical and cultural milieu.
• Critically evaluate introductory issues with respect to Paul’s letters
• Demonstrate knowledge of the content of Paul’s letters.
• Describe Paul’s theology and evaluate its implications for contemporary Christian praxis.
• Apply lessons from the study of Paul’s letters to contemporary issues in church and society.