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Objectives : To offer a broad overview of Paul’s theology; to help the student achieve a synthetic understanding of important biblical topics and develop their theological implications.
Learning outcomes : The student will be able to understand and critically analyse biblical concepts; effectively use research terminology and exegetical methodology; successfully articulate important Pauline topics and theological themes.
Contents : The seminar aims to deepen the study of theological themes presented in the course “Corpo Paolino” from a biblical perspective that stresses the essential aspects of his thought.
Methodology : The first two sessions are devoted to a general introduction, biographies of the Apostle, and methodology and typographical norms. In subsequent sessions, participants make presentations on significant biblical themes or texts with discussions .
Means of evaluation : Active participation during discussions, brief weekly papers, presentation with PowerPoint (or other program) and final paper.
Gorman , M.J., Apostle of the Crucified Lord: A Theological Introduction to Paul and his Letters , Eerdmans, Grand Rapids (MI) 20162; Jipp , J.W., Pauline Theology as a Way of Life: A Vision of Human Flourishing in Christ , Baker Academic, Grand Rapids (MI) 2023; Matera , F.J., God's Saving Grace: A Pauline theology , Eerdmans, Grand Rapids (MI) 2012; Porter , S.E., The Apostle Paul: His Life, Thought, and Letters , Eerdmans, Grand Rapids (MI) 2016.
Schreiner , T.R., Paul, Apostle of God's glory in Christ: a Pauline theology , InterVarsity Press, Downers Grove (IL) 2025; Wolter , M., Paul: An Outline of His Theology , Baylor University, Waco 2015.