Know these items in each letter well enough to answer questions based on them:

Praescriptio

• Be familiar with the wording of these scripture texts

Superscriptio
• Know the background information on where the sender⁽¹⁾ was and when the document was composed, and who the sender(s) were.
• Know the basic features of how ancient letters were composed, esp. the identification of any writing secretary connected to a particular letter.
• Be able to identify any expansion elements beyond sender's name and title which help to understand the contents of the body of the letter.
Adscriptio:
• Know the identify of the addressees of the letter, where and who they are.
• Be able to identify any expansion elements beyond the simple geographical, personal name and / or spiritual identification of the recipients of the letter as they provide a clue to the contents of the body of the letter.
Salutatio
• Know the difference between the pure Hellentistic greeting (charein, "Greetings") and Paul's modifications of it.
• Be able to identify any expansion elements beyond the pure Hellenistic greeting or Paul's core ("Grace to you and Peace") expression, as they may contribute understanding to the contents of the body of the letter.
• Listing of these
• In Paul's writings
• In the General Letters

• Be familiar with the wording of these scripture texts
• Be able to identify where the shift of the prayer moves from thanksgiving to intercession, when such occurs.
• Be able to identify the expansion elements beyond the standard "I give thanks to God for you" and how they contribute to understanding of the contents of the body of the letter.
• Listing of these
• In Paul's writings
• In the General Letters

• Know the basic divisions of the body proper along with the chapter references, as I have given them in class lectures. They can also be found in the List of Epistolary Text Responsibilities for the Letters of Paul.
• Be familiar with the specified texts which I have indicated and discussed in class.
• Listing of these
• In Paul's writings
• In the General Letters

• Be familiar with the wording of these scripture texts.
• Be able to identify the constitute elements typically found in the conclusio of ancient letters.⁽²⁾
• Listing of these
• In Paul's writings
• In the General Letters

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²These elements include:

• Greetings ([1] sender says hello to named individuals; [2] recipients are to pass greetings to others)
• Doxology (a formal liturgical praise of God)
• Benediction (a prayer of benediction)
• Sender Verification (the 'large letter' writing)
• Holy Kiss (greeting w. kiss admonition)