Religious Studies and Theology-Historical Context: (1) Author: Who wrote the book? (2) Date: When was the book written?

Title Page: Name of program, title of paper, name of student, name of institution, course information, name of professor, & date (1 page). Scripture Passage: Select a brief passage from one of the Pauline Epistles (approximately 8-12 verses in length). Please use Galatians 3:19-29 Brief Exegesis: Write a brief exegesis paper on this passage (4-6 pages). ■ Introduction: (1) Main Idea: One sentence explanation of what the author meant to convey by this text to his original audience in their historical and literary context. (2) Outline of Passage: — Main Units & Subunits. — Include Chapter & Verse References. ■

Historical Context: (1) Author: Who wrote the book? (2) Date: When was the book written? (3) Place: Where was the author when he wrote the book? (4) Recipients: To whom is the book written? (5) Occasion: What are the circumstances of the original audience of the book? (6) Purpose: Why is the author writing the book? ■ Literary Context: (1) Larger Context: What is the outline of the book? (2) Immediate Context: Where does your passage fall within this outline? — What material comes before? —

What material comes after? ■ Content: Record some insights gained about the original meaning of the passage from two or three commentaries. Presentation Outline: Present an outline for a Sunday school class for children, a Bible study for teens, or a sermon for adults based upon this exegesis (2-4 pages). ■ Introduction: Bridge to the Text (1) Begin with a contemporary example or illustration which connects the listeners to the ancient text. (2) Text of the Pauline Epistles. ■ Body: (1) Thesis Statement: What is this presentation about in one sentence? (2) Outline of Presentation: — Main Points and Subpoints. — Include Chapter and Verse References. — Illustrations/Stories. ■ Conclusion: Application. Bibliography: Commentaries and other resources (1 page).

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