The Epistle to the Romans

An exegetical study of Paul's letter to the Romans analyzing rhetorical and social structures, and theological issues. Thisanalysis will attempt to grasp the movement of Paul's thought and the logic that led him from section to section. It will consider the historical context of both Paul and the Roman Christians for whom he wrote. Furthermore, this course will address the implications Paul's letter has for ethics and praxis in the church today. This course is an online course that will use Blackboard to facilitate teaching, online discussion and participation, as well as individual reading and research assignments.