Catholic Epistles
Prerequisites: Greek or Language Tools, Hermeneutics, New Testament Overview
Credit Hours: 3
Status: Elective
This course provides an intensive exegetical study of the Catholic (or General) Epistles: James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1, 2, & 3 John, and Jude. The primary focus will be on the detailed exegesis of these texts in their original Greek. Students will analyze the literary structures, syntactical features, and theological arguments of each epistle, addressing key interpretive issues directly from the Greek. Through this rigorous engagement with the original language, the course aims to uncover the distinct contributions of these writings to New Testament theology—including themes like faith and works, suffering, false teaching, and Christian love—and to equip students for accurate interpretation and application in contemporary ministry.