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The exam is scheduled on an individual basis. Students should contact one of the examiners, J. Roskovec or D. Cielontko, preferably by e-mail.

The Comprehensive Examination is based on the knowledge and skills acquired in the courses Introduction to the New Testament and Topics in New Testament Theology and the Historical Contexts of the New Testament, as well as on the assigned academic literature in the classes. Students are expected to consult their examiner regarding the selection of the biblical passages and the relevant academic literature.

Examination Requirements:

In preparation for the examination, each student will prepare three exegetical papers, interpreting three separate New testament passages, each a coherent literary unit of the size of approximately 10–15 verses :

• one passage from the Gospels

• one passage from the Pauline Epistles

• one passage from other New Testament writing

Structure of Papers:

Depending on the student's language competence (i.e., whether the student has studied New Testament Greek or not), each paper should include:

1. Translation

• either the student's own translation from the Greek text, or

• a comparison of several modern English translations.

2. Literary Analysis

• identification of the literary genre and/or literary form;

• analysis of the structure of the passage;

• identification of important themes, motifs, and key terms (including lexical analysis where appropriate, especially for students working with the Greek text).

3. Verse-by-Verse Interpretation

• detailed explanation of each verse, with particular attention to:

   literary context,

   historical and cultural background,

   theological significance.

4. Overall Interpretation

• explanation of the narrative or argumentative logic of the passage;

• a concluding synthesis summarizing the main message of the text and its theological significance.

Use of Academic Literature:

The papers must demonstrate considerable engagement with relevant academic scholarship. Students are recommended to use the Faculty Library and consult appropriate scholarly resources, especially:

• biblical commentaries,

• Bible dictionaries,

• encyclopedias,

• lexicons,

• journal articles.

See the list of recommended literature here (in Czech).

All sources must be cited according to accepted academic standards.

Format:

• Each paper should be approximately 10–15 pages in length.

• The papers do not need to be written formally as an academic paper. A well-organized set of structured notes is acceptable, provided that the argument is coherent and all major points are clearly explained and fully developed.

Submission:

The three papers must be submitted to the examiner at least five working days before the examination date (preferably via e-mail).