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NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF GARRETT-EVANGELICAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY SPRING 1980 Dr. Robert Jewett, New Testament Scholar, Joins Faculty Dr. Robert Jewett will join the Garrett- Evangelical faculty on July 1, 1980 as pro-fessor of New Testament Interpretation. Honored as a scholar, teacher, writer, and lecturer, Jewett is recognized as one of the outstanding American figures in New Testament Scholarship. His studies on the Pauline Epistles have earned the highest praise in the field. In a discipline dominated by Euro-peans, his technical expertise has erased the "American" qualifier of his sphere of influence. Jewett's A Chronology of Paul's Life, published in 1979 and considered the most important work done on the subject, has already gained critical acclaim in Europe and is being translated by a Munich publisher for release in Germany later this year. His most recent book, Jesus Against the Rapture, deals with seven sayings of the historical Jesus about the end times. But his interests eclipse the traditional confines of biblical study and have set him apart as a voice to society at large. Two of his books, The Captain America Complex and The American Monomyth, explore cultural ideology in relation to the Bible and the teachings of Christ. Both books have won popular and critical admiration for their scholarly treatment of modern historical as well as biblical detail. Other books and articles on subjects ranging from the Galatian Congregation to the Watergate conspirators, from the life of Paul to life as depicted in "Roots," fur-ther demonstrate Jewett's microscopic-telescopic knowledge of the Bible and the human condition. He has contributed ar-ticles for the Interpreter's Oictionary of the Bible, the Journal of Biblical Literature, Novum Testamentum, the Christian Century, and the Journal of Popular Culture. ' Jewett holds degrees from the Univer-sity of Tubingen, Germany, Th.D.; the Uni-versity of Chicago, B.D.; and Nebraska Wesleyan University, B.A. Prior to his ac-cepting the Garrett-Evangelical post he was a teacher of religious studies at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa. He was formerly a pastor of United Methodist and Federated churches in Il-linois and Nebraska. Jewett is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature, the American Academy of Religion, Society of New Testament Studies, and the American Society of Christian Ethics. He is currently chairperson of the "Pauline Epistles Sec-tion" of the Society of Biblical Literature national meeting and is one of five scholars selected to offer a course of lec-tures for the Associates of Scholars Press at the forthcoming national meeting. Also "in the works" are books and commen-taries commissioned by Fortress, West-minster, and United Church Press. He has taught courses in New Testa-ment, theology and history at Iliff School of Theology and Wesley Theological Seminary and has lectured at several schools and universities, including Union Theological Seminary, Boston University School of Theology, Chicago Theological Seminary, and Lehigh and Rice Univer-sities. For the past two-and-one-half years faculty, students, and administration have been in discussion with alumni/ae, Boards of Ordained Ministry and judicatory representatives, and, in the case of the Ph.D. curriculum, with Northwestern Uni-versity. These discussions have aimed to evaluate theological education and to develop new curricula that conserve the best of the past while at the same time preparing thoroughly and wisely for the future. This spring the process has finally been completed, and the seminary has com-pletely new curricula for all its degree pro-grams- Master of Divinity, Master of A Curriculum For The '80s Christian Education, Master of Sacred Theology, Doctor of Ministry and Doctor of Philosophy. The new curriculum for the basic degree programs includes foundational study in each of three areas-the Chris-tian Tradition in Scripture and History, Theology and Ethics, and the Theory and Practice of Christian Ministry. As Dean Carl Marbury has said, "It is very difficult to come up with an ideal definition of what one means by a 'foundational' or 'core' curriculum in a graduate professional school/seminary." Dr. Marbury continued, "First, a foun-dational curriculum expresses the con-side red opinion of the faculty as to what fields of knowledge and skills constitute that spectrum of competence for which a degree stands. To establish such a foun-dation for the M.Div. degree, one must pose the right question: 'If we prepare students for competent professional ministry, what are the absolute basics and priorities? What is it we are now doing that has proven itself, and is worthy of con-tinuation, and what are those things we need to discard and/or improve upon?' "There is a second meaning of founda-tional curriculum," Dr. Marbury said. "Within each field there may be, in the continued on page 2
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Title | Aware 1980 no.2 |
Issue | Spring |
Date | 1980 |
Institution | Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary |
Publisher | Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary |
Collection | Aware Magazine (Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary) |
Description | A quarterly publication of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. Contents: Dr. Robert Jewett Joins Faculty, Curriculum, G-ETS in the News, Garrett-Evangelical Library Receives Urban Planning Collection. |
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Transcript | NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF GARRETT-EVANGELICAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY SPRING 1980 Dr. Robert Jewett, New Testament Scholar, Joins Faculty Dr. Robert Jewett will join the Garrett- Evangelical faculty on July 1, 1980 as pro-fessor of New Testament Interpretation. Honored as a scholar, teacher, writer, and lecturer, Jewett is recognized as one of the outstanding American figures in New Testament Scholarship. His studies on the Pauline Epistles have earned the highest praise in the field. In a discipline dominated by Euro-peans, his technical expertise has erased the "American" qualifier of his sphere of influence. Jewett's A Chronology of Paul's Life, published in 1979 and considered the most important work done on the subject, has already gained critical acclaim in Europe and is being translated by a Munich publisher for release in Germany later this year. His most recent book, Jesus Against the Rapture, deals with seven sayings of the historical Jesus about the end times. But his interests eclipse the traditional confines of biblical study and have set him apart as a voice to society at large. Two of his books, The Captain America Complex and The American Monomyth, explore cultural ideology in relation to the Bible and the teachings of Christ. Both books have won popular and critical admiration for their scholarly treatment of modern historical as well as biblical detail. Other books and articles on subjects ranging from the Galatian Congregation to the Watergate conspirators, from the life of Paul to life as depicted in "Roots," fur-ther demonstrate Jewett's microscopic-telescopic knowledge of the Bible and the human condition. He has contributed ar-ticles for the Interpreter's Oictionary of the Bible, the Journal of Biblical Literature, Novum Testamentum, the Christian Century, and the Journal of Popular Culture. ' Jewett holds degrees from the Univer-sity of Tubingen, Germany, Th.D.; the Uni-versity of Chicago, B.D.; and Nebraska Wesleyan University, B.A. Prior to his ac-cepting the Garrett-Evangelical post he was a teacher of religious studies at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa. He was formerly a pastor of United Methodist and Federated churches in Il-linois and Nebraska. Jewett is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature, the American Academy of Religion, Society of New Testament Studies, and the American Society of Christian Ethics. He is currently chairperson of the "Pauline Epistles Sec-tion" of the Society of Biblical Literature national meeting and is one of five scholars selected to offer a course of lec-tures for the Associates of Scholars Press at the forthcoming national meeting. Also "in the works" are books and commen-taries commissioned by Fortress, West-minster, and United Church Press. He has taught courses in New Testa-ment, theology and history at Iliff School of Theology and Wesley Theological Seminary and has lectured at several schools and universities, including Union Theological Seminary, Boston University School of Theology, Chicago Theological Seminary, and Lehigh and Rice Univer-sities. For the past two-and-one-half years faculty, students, and administration have been in discussion with alumni/ae, Boards of Ordained Ministry and judicatory representatives, and, in the case of the Ph.D. curriculum, with Northwestern Uni-versity. These discussions have aimed to evaluate theological education and to develop new curricula that conserve the best of the past while at the same time preparing thoroughly and wisely for the future. This spring the process has finally been completed, and the seminary has com-pletely new curricula for all its degree pro-grams- Master of Divinity, Master of A Curriculum For The '80s Christian Education, Master of Sacred Theology, Doctor of Ministry and Doctor of Philosophy. The new curriculum for the basic degree programs includes foundational study in each of three areas-the Chris-tian Tradition in Scripture and History, Theology and Ethics, and the Theory and Practice of Christian Ministry. As Dean Carl Marbury has said, "It is very difficult to come up with an ideal definition of what one means by a 'foundational' or 'core' curriculum in a graduate professional school/seminary." Dr. Marbury continued, "First, a foun-dational curriculum expresses the con-side red opinion of the faculty as to what fields of knowledge and skills constitute that spectrum of competence for which a degree stands. To establish such a foun-dation for the M.Div. degree, one must pose the right question: 'If we prepare students for competent professional ministry, what are the absolute basics and priorities? What is it we are now doing that has proven itself, and is worthy of con-tinuation, and what are those things we need to discard and/or improve upon?' "There is a second meaning of founda-tional curriculum," Dr. Marbury said. "Within each field there may be, in the continued on page 2 |