École biblique de Jérusalem in Ottawa
Luke, the Historian
Seminar
offered by École Biblique de Jérusalem
invited by the Dominican University College
in Ottawa
from May 9th to June 23rd 2006
An American Première
Since its foundation in 1890 by Father Lagrange the École Biblique et Archéologique Française in Jérusalem has formed many generations of world-famous specialists in biblical exegesis, in archeology and in ancient near-eastern history.
For some years now, because of political unrest in the region, some students have not dared register at the École, thus depriving themselves of a unique study and research environment.
The Dominican University College in Ottawa and the École biblique have signed a partnership so that the École biblique will be invited to offer, for the first time in America, a seminar in exegesis. This seminar is opened to any graduate student working towards a Master’s degree or a PhD in the faculties of theology or religious studies. It could be a profitable complement to one’s formation or an integral part of a graduate program.
Calendar
This will be a 45-hour seminar worth 3 university credits. It will be held over seven weeks from Mai 9 th to June 23 rd 2006, on Tuesdays and Fridays (from 8h30 am to 11h30 am).
Lecturer
The lecturer will be Professor Justin Taylor, s.m., lecturer at the École Biblique, well-known for his publications on christian origins, especially on the Acts of the Apostle. A list of his publications is available at http://ebaf.op.org .
Theme
This seminar will focus on Luke, the Historian.
Luke, the author of the Acts of the Apostles, has generally been reckoned to be an historian, and Acts regarded as the first work of church history. But some today (e.g. Richard Pervo) maintain that the book of Acts is really a work of fiction, and many would approach it as a source for understanding Luke’s theology rather than as a source for understanding the history of Christian origins (thus Ernst Haenchen). It is important to see what the ancients understood by ‘history’ (historiography), and so whether Acts should properly be considered as aspiring to be a work of history, and – if so – whether it does so successfully.
In this seminar we shall first look at the Greek tradition (or rather, traditions) of historical writing, to which the Book of Acts is generally compared. We shall also look at Biblical and Jewish history, in order to situate Luke as an historian.
In the last analysis, Luke, like every author, has to be judged on his own performance. We are not looking for one single pigeonhole into which Acts must go. We could imagine that Luke is inspired or influenced by several kinds of narrative writing. It is even at least conceivable that he has, to some extent, invented a new literary genre to suit his purpose. In any case, a good knowledge of what the ancients meant by history and also related genres (notably biography and the novel) will at least enable us to divine Luke’s intentions and to judge his performance.
Conditions de participation et fonctionnement
This seminar is for students working towards a M.A. or a PhD in theology or in religious sciences.
Languages
A working knowledge of New Testament Greek is required. The lectures and presentations will take place in English and in French. Students may choose to speak in either language, but a passive knowledge of the other language is required so as to be able to follow the presentations and to participate in the debates.
Academics requirements
The requirements to participate in the seminar are :
- Regular participation in the discussions and debates;
- One or two oral presentations depending on the number of participants;
- A written paper on the topic presented in the seminar to be handed in by July 15th 2006. Il may be send to Professor Taylor at taylor@ebaf.edu .
Credits
Three (3) university graduate credits are granted by the Dominican University College as its university charter (civil and canonical) allows. An official attestation from the École Biblique et Archéologique Française will also be granted.
Admission, Registration and Tuition
Registration
Send the filled Admission form to be downloaded from the website of the Dominican University College ( www.collegedominicain.ca ) along with relevant academic transcripts, registration fees (35$ CDN), administration and incidental fees (40$ CND), to the following address:
Registrar’s Office
Dominican University College
96, Empress Avenue
Ottawa, ON
K1R 7 G3 ( Canada).
Please write out payment to: Collège dominicain de philosophie et de théologie.
Deadline: March 1 st 2006
Tuition
For Canadians and permanent residents, t uition fees ( 3 credits = 360 $ CDN) may be paid at the same time as the registration fees or at the beginning of the seminar, on May 8th or on May 9th.
For International students the tuition fees amount to 500$ CDN and may be paid either upon registering or at the beginning of the seminar.
The Academic Council reserves the right to change fees and the regulations governing refunds without notice.
Auditing
The registration and tuition fees to audit the seminar are the same as for credit students.
Scholarships
In order to encourage international students the Foundation of the Dominican University College and the Canadian Association of the Friends of École Biblique offer three scholarships (1000 $ CND each) : the Marie-Joseph-Lagrange, the Pierre-Benoît and the Adrien-Brunet scholarships.
Library
Opening hours of the library : weekdays from 8h30 to 11h30, from 13h00 to 7h30 and from 18h30 to 22h00; saturdays, from 8h30 to 17h00. The library is climatised and offers interned connections.
Residence and meals
The Dominican Community in Ottawa, located on the same premises as the College, may accommodate some students with room and board. Room and board amounts to 175 $ CDN\week, for a total of 1225$ CDN for the duration of the seminar. If you are interested, please fill out the proper section of the admission form. Rooms will be allotted on first come first serve basis.
Tickets for lunch at the Dominican Community refectory may be purchased daily at the reception of the Convent, preferably before 10h30 am.
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