Seminar: The Pastoral Epistles
The Pastoral Epistles are three books written by the Apostle Paul in the New Testament. The Epistles include 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus. Timothy served as pastor to the church in Ephesus, and Titus served as the pastor in Crete. This course will examine the encouragement to church leadership and the qualifications established by scripture. Student taking this class will:
- Identify the theology contained in the letters
- Define qualifications for church leadership
- Understand the qualifications as listed by Paul
- Determine practical application of the letters today
Texts used in class (for information, not required)
The following texts were consulted in preparing the course. While not required, they are excellent additions to any library if a student opts to get them.
- Mounce, William D. Word Biblical Commentary: Pastoral Epistles, volume 46. Nelson Reference and Electronic, a division of Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2000.
- Towner, Philip H. The IVP New Testament Commentary Series: 1-2 Timothy & Titus.Downers Grove, Illinois: Inter- Varsity Press, 1994.
- Stott, John R. W. The Bible Speaks Today: The Message of 1 Timothy & Titus. Downers Grove, Illinois: Inter- Varsity Press, 1996.
- Stott, John R. W. The Bible Speaks Today: The Message of 2 Timothy. Downers Grove, Illinois: Inter- Varsity Press, 1973.