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The student: 

can describe the history of the discipline of New Testament studies (ET1; MTP ET1, 2) 

can describe recent developments in this field and relate then to the history the field and to contemporary concerns (ET1; MTP ET1, 2); 

can evaluate these currents from a broader theological perspective (ET2,3; MTP ET2). 

History of New Testament research. Recent developments in the field. 

Four seminars are devoted to: introduction, the history of New Testament research (discussing Soulen), examples of recent developments in the field and discussing a recent academic article, to be chosen in consultation with the students.  

Contact hours: 8h 

Preparation: 6h (including studying the academic article) 

Individual study: 155h 

Reading report (mark) on the literature listed below, including a positioning of the intended MA thesis subject within the field of NT studies. 

W.B. Baird, The History of New Testament Research, 3 vols. (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1992-2013). 

A.W. Zwiep, Tussen tekst en lezer. Een historische inleiding in de bijbelse hermeneutiek, 2 vols. (Amsterdam: VU Uitgeverij, 2009-2013).