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Thomas K. Dailey
FALL 2024 | 3 CREDIT HOURS | RESIDENT ONLY
Greek Exegesis of Galatians applies the steps of exegetical method to Paul’s letter to the Galatians. The course focuses on the Greek text and is designed to work through the letter’s grammar, syntax, structure, and argument. The course will also discuss the contribution of the letter to the larger issue of Paul’s understanding of justification by faith, the function of the Mosaic law, and the Holy Spirit’s role in transforming God’s people, the church. (3 hours)
Upon successful completion of the course assignments along with active class participation, students will be able to:
- translate Paul’s letter to the Galatians with proficiency;
- discern the organizational structure of the letter;
- analyze the contribution of Galatians to the doctrine of justification, Paul’s view of the Mosaic Law and the role of the Holy Spirit for Christian living, and
- compose an exegetical analysis of a selected portion of Galatians.
Dr. Thomas Dailey is the Professor of New Testament at Virginia Beach Theological Seminary. He has served at VBTS since 1999 in various roles as the Instructor of New Testament, Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology, Associate Professor of Biblical Theology and Exegesis, and Associate Professor of New Testament. He received his MDiv from Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary, his ThM from Virginia Beach Theological Seminary, and his PhD from Clark Summit University. Read more....
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10% – Greek Translations
10% – Reading Report
15% – Weekly Quizzes
25% – Exam
15% – Paul and the Law
25% – Exegetical paper
