University, Faculty University of Prešov in Prešov Faculty of Orthodox Theology

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code: 5BIN/EXEEV/16 Course title: Gospel exegetics Field of study: Guarantor: prof. ThDr. Alexander Cap, CSc. Lectured by: Department of Biblical Studies prof. ThDr. Alexander Cap, CSc., doc. ThDr. Štefan Pružinský, PhD. Semester: Contact lessons: Lecture, Seminar Number of ST ECTS credits: 5 Recommended course load (in lessons): Weekly: 2/2 Per course: 26,26 Prerequisite(s): Course assessment and completion: Exam Continuous assessment: Final assessment: During the semester student creates and submits two rated seminar papers To get a rating A the student must demonstrate 92 percent of the required on selected biblical theme which presents in the form of a computer knowledges, for rating B at least 84%, for rating C at least 76%, for rating presentation D at least 65% and for rating E at least 51%. A student who has demostrated less than 51% of required knowledges will be assessed degree of FX. Access to the final exam is conditional upon the successful presentation of the seminar papers.

Course objective: The student is able to: - define and by his own words interpret basic concepts of exegesis of the New Testament and the relations between them; - apply the historical and critical method of exegesis of the Bible in relation to books of Gospels, giving priority to objectiv and deep understanding of the literal and historical significance and meaning of the biblical texts; - apply the analytical method of exegesis of the Bible in relation to books of Gospels in order to properly understand and define the ethical and moral meaning of biblical texts; - apply the method of allegorical exegesis of Holy Scripture in relation to books of Gospels in order to properly understand and define the deep spiritual and mystical significance and meaning of the biblical texts; - apply auxiliaries sciences in exegesis of the biblical text; - applied technical devices for research of old manuscripts; - realize scientific analysis and textual critique of biblical texts; - apply methods of scientific analysis and critique of the biblical text in order to create a new translations and reviews of the biblical text as an essential prerequisite for a true and fair exegesis; - study old biblical manuscripts and editions of the Gospels, define their fair value, authenticity, integrity and authority for biblical research; - present the results of his biblical studies and research, discuss and justify his effectiveness in achieving of intended objectives; - define actual and practical bases from exegesis of the Gospels for the needs of the Church and society today.

Course content: The introduction of the Gospel, his authenticity and purpose. The genealogy of Jesus Christ. The annunciation to Zacharias and the birth of St. John the Baptist. The annunciation to Virgin Mary. The birth of Jesus Christ. The arrival of the wise men (Magi) from the east. The murder of children in Bethlehem. Meeting with the Simeon. St. John the Baptist and his activities. The baptism of Jesus Christ. The temptation of Jesus Christ in the desert. The miracle at the wedding at Cana in Galilee. The conversation with Nicodemus. Discussion with the Samaritan woman. Calling and election of Apostles. Miraculous healings of the sick and the demon-possessed. Importance of the Saturday. The hatred of the Pharisees. The sermon on the Mount. Sin against the Holy Spirit. The Kingdom of a God in parables, the parables theology. Resurrection of Jairus' daughter, the theology of miraculous healings, resurrections and other miracles. The sending of the apostles for the mission. Death of St. John the Baptist. The saturation of 5000 and 4000 people. A discussion about the the Bread of Life. Peter´s confesion. The transfiguration. About the forgiveness of sins. The divorce. Jesus' teaching about the tax, humility and prayer. The sending of 70 apostles on mission. About an eternal life. The principles of spiritual life. Jesus Christ as a Good Shepherd. The repentance of Zacchaeus. Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. A cause of the power. About the resurrection. Jesus' speech against the Pharisees. The fall of Jerusalem and the signs of the end of the world. Coming of the Son of man. The lesson about the last judgment. The mysterious supper. Establishment of Eucharist. The washing of the feet of the Apostles. The dispute over the leadership. The farewell discussion with the Apostles of Christ. Jesus' High-Priestly Prayer. Captivity to Jesus. Peter's denial of Jesus. Death of Judas. The Way to Calvary. Crucifixion of Christ. His death and burial. Jesus' Resurrection and the coming of women. The revelation of Jesus to Mary Magdalene, to Apostles and believers. Jews' effort to conceal Jesus' resurrection. Isus in Galilee. The Ascension of Jesus into heaven.

Textbooks and references: BIBLIA. Slovenský ekumenický preklad s deuterokánonickými knihami. Banská Bystrica 2015. Slovenská biblická spoločnosť. ISBN 978-80-85486-98-8. ЛОПУХИН, А. П., 2009. Толковая Библия. Новый завет. В 7 томах. Том 6. Четвероевангелие. Москва: Издательство «Даръ». ISBN 978-5-485-00275-6. PRUŽINSKÝ, Štefan, st. 2002. Evanjelium Pána a Spasiteľa nášho Isusa Christa. Prešov: Prešovská univerzita v Prešove, Pravoslávna bohoslovecká fakulta. ISBN 80-8068-117-1.

PRUŽINSKÝ, Štefan, st., 2000. Evanjelium podľa Matúša. Pravoslávne biblické komentáre 1/1. Prešov: Prešovská univerzita v Prešove. ISBN 80-8068-007-8. PRUŽINSKÝ, Štefan, st., 2002. Evanjelium podľa Matúša. Pravoslávne biblické komentáre 1/2. Prešov: Prešovská univerzita v Prešove. ISBN 80-8068-077-9. PRUŽINSKÝ, Štefan, st., 2011. Evanjelium podľa Marka. Pravoslávne biblické komentáre 2. Prešov: Prešovská univerzita v Prešove. ISBN 978-80-969437-8-4. PRUŽINSKÝ, Štefan, st., 2005. Evanjelium podľa Lukáša (Kapitola 1-12). Pravoslávne biblické komentáre 3/1. Prešov: Prešovská univerzita v Prešove. ISBN 80-8068-400-6. PRUŽINSKÝ, Štefan, st., 2006. Evanjelium podľa Lukáša (Kapitola 13-24). Pravoslávne biblické komentáre 3/2. Prešov: Prešovská univerzita v Prešove. ISBN 80-8068-474-X. PRUŽINSKÝ, Štefan, st., 2007. Evanjelium podľa Jána (Kapitola 1). Pravoslávne biblické komentáre 4/1. Prešov: Pravoslávna bohoslovecká fakulta v Prešove. ISBN 978-80-8068-732-8. PRUŽINSKÝ, Štefan, st., 2010. Evanjelium podľa Jána (Kapitola 2.-12.). Pravoslávne biblické komentáre 4/2. Prešov: Pravoslávna bohoslovecká fakulta v Prešove. ISBN 978-80-969437-4-6. PRUŽINSKÝ, Štefan, st., 2011. Evanjelium podľa Jána (Kapitola 13.-21.). Pravoslávne biblické komentáre 4/3. Prešov: Pravoslávna bohoslovecká fakulta v Prešove. ISBN 978-80-969-4376-0. POPOVIČ, Justin, 1994. Evanjelium podľa Jána. Prešov: Univerzita P. J. Šafárika v Košiciach. ISBN 80-7079-278-5. PRUŽINSKÝ, Štefan, ml., 1998. Púšť a pokušenia Isusa Christa. In: Pravoslávny teologický zborník, č. 21/6, Prešov: Prešovská univerzita v Prešove, Pravoslávna bohoslovecká fakulta, s. 101-118. ISBN 80-88722-50-0. PRUŽINSKÝ, Štefan, ml., 2000. Tajomná večera. In: Pravoslávny teologický zborník 23/8. Prešov: Prešovská univerzita v Prešove, Pravoslávna bohoslovecká fakulta, s. 42-55. ISBN 80-8068-023-X. PRUŽINSKÝ, Štefan, ml., 2001. Zázraky Isusa Christa. In: Pravoslávny teologický zborník 24 (9). Prešov: Prešovská univerzita v Prešove, Pravoslávna bohoslovecká fakulta, s. 89-102. ISBN: 80-8068-081-7. PRUŽINSKÝ, Štefan, ml., 2002. Podobenstvá Isusa Christa. In: Pravoslávny teologický zborník 25/10. Prešov: Prešovská univerzita v Prešove, Pravoslávna bohoslovecká fakulta, s. 48-63. ISBN: 80-8068-166-X. PRUŽINSKÝ, Štefan, ml., 2003. Vzkriesenie Isusa Christa. In: Pravoslávny teologický zborník 26/11. Prešov: Prešovská univerzita v Prešove, Pravoslávna bohoslovecká fakulta, s. 41-56. ISBN: 80-8068-233-X. PRUŽINSKÝ, Štefan, ml., 2004. Výklad niektorých udalostí spojených s narodením Isusa Christa. In: Pravoslávny teologický zborník, č. 27/12. Prešov: Prešovská univerzita v Prešove, Pravoslávna bohoslovecká fakulta, s. 49-57. ISBN 80-8068-233-X. PRUŽINSKÝ, Štefan, ml., 2004. Christovo vznesenie sa na nebo. Spasiteľské skutky Isusa Christa 11. Prešov: Prešovská univerzita v Prešove, Pravoslávna bohoslovecká fakulta. ISBN: 80-8068-309-3 PRUŽINSKÝ, Štefan, ml. 2013. Preobrazenie Isusa Christa. Spasiteľské skutky Isusa Christa 7. Prešov: Prešovská univerzita v Prešove, Pravoslávna bohoslovecká fakulta. ISBN 978-80-555-0960-0. PRUŽINSKÝ, Štefan, ml., 2009. Duchovný výklad podobenstva o milosrdnom Samaritánovi. In: Odkaz sv. Cyrila a Metoda: mesačník Pravoslávnej cirkvi na Slovensku. Roč. 55, č. 3, s. 16-17. ISSN: 0139-9012.

Language of instruction: Guarantor's signature and the date of course description's last modification: 01.09.2020