D11. Unity, Power, and the Common Good: Exegetical Explorations of 1 Corinthians in Social and Theological Perspectives

Judith Gundry, Yale Divinity School
9:00-11:30 AM, June 22-26
$325

A diverse early Christian movement in Corinth characterized by competitive viewpoints and practices threatened to disintegrate. In 1 Corinthians Paul seeks to salvage unity and reshape the communities to reflect the new age in Christ. This course will seek to relate the letter’s overarching goal of unity to Paul’s discussions on an array of topics pertaining to everyday life—gender and sexuality, marriage, meals, prayer and prophecy—and spiritual empowerments for the common good.

Pre-reading:
Victor P. Furnish. The Theology of the First Letter to the Corinthians (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press).

Daily reading:
Anthony Thiselton. 1 Corinthians: A Shorter Exegetical and Pastoral Commentary (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2006).

Class Resources (pdf format):

UNITY, POWER, AND THE COMMON GOOD

Questions? Call 203-432-9526

Last updated: June 30, 2009