Disciple,

This is about it :

forensic

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology

forensic pert. to courts of law. XVII. f. L. forensis, f. forum; see FORUM, -IC.

 And foythermoyre:

Etymology

The first teachers of oratory were the ancient Greeks and Romans, namely Aristotle and Cicero. When they were classifying "kinds" of oratory, they termed the kind of argument used in a court of law to prove or disprove past events "forensic" argumentation. Centuries later while universities were still teaching all the forms of argument, students decided to take it to the competitive level and began debating for sport in an activity they named "forensics." Today forensics includes competitive dramatics and public speaking.

Reply to Didaktikon

Young padawan,

Ah, yes. The imputation of Christ's righteousness in the forensic justification of the sinner by God  

Now, to very briefly consider a matter that would likely bore the average viewer of this site into a coma! As you would no doubt be aware, there's been something of a "paradigm shift" in scholarly opinion during the past few decades into whether or not the expression dikaiosune theou should be understood as a subjective genitive, or as an objective genitive. Properly comprehending the implications of this issue is, of course, absolutely crucial to grasping what Paul intended in your current passage!

Personally, and FWIW, I lean more towards the traditional (or so-called "Lutheran") understanding than I do to one or other of the various strands of thought commonly subsumed under the rubric, the "New Perspective". However, in admitting as much, Bishop N.T. Wright has put forward some fairly convincing arguments in support of his version of the latter! My recommendation to you would be to compare James Dunn's commentary on these verses in the WBC series, against Moo's in the NICNT. It might also be helpful to read some of Bishop Wright's views, helpfully collated and available at the following website: www.ntwrightpage.com
But are you having fun with Romans, old chap?

Blessings,

Ian

Reply to Didaktikon

Good morning, Eric.

If you need any help, just 'shout'. But I'm sort of hoping that you're seriously considering undertaking an honours year once you complete the BTh. And after a year or two of reflection, a MTh (or in the case of the SCD, a MTh with Honours)? Research has much to commend it! 

Blessings,

Ian

P.S. Oops, I should've added: and whatever you do, don't let the Hebrew and Greek slip! Basic proficiency in the languages was hard to come by but is easy to lose!