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Survey of the New Testament (II)
Munster Bible College, Cork, Ireland
Prof: Bradley G. Green
Union University (Jackson, Tennessee, USA)
Course Description
This course is a survey of a portion of the New Testament: Acts through Revelation. The course studies the nature and theological content of this portion of the New Testament.
Learning objectives
By the end of this course the student should be able to:
1. Summarize the basic contents and theology of the New Testament books covered in this class.
2. Summarize the critical and introductory issues in the New Testament
3. Recall significant texts/events in the New Testament
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DIPLOMA: Required Texts
Bible: Crossway Publishers ESV Study Bible. ISBN number:978-1433502415
(please obtain a copy which contains all the various essays).
Bruce, F. F., Paul: Apostle of the Heart Set Free (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans, 2000).
Elwell, Walter, and Robert Yarbrough, Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey, 3rd edition (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House, 2013).
*As part of the requirements of this course, students are to read the New Testament
by 9 September 2017.
**Assigned readings from the required texts will be set in class.
DIPLOMA: Writing Assignments
1. Student Summary of the New Testament (35%). Students will write their own summary of the books of the New Testament covered in this class. With a section on each book of the New Testament covered in this class (Acts through Revelation), students will write a summary of each book, including (1) the author, (2) the recipients, (3) the historical context, and (4) key theological content. This writing assignment should be approximately 3,500 words and submitted by 9 September 2017
2. Final Exam (40%). Students will take a comprehensive Final Exam.
3. Reading Report: New Testament (15%). Students will confirm that they have read all of the New Testament books covered in this class.
4. Reading Report: Class Readings (10%). Students will confirm in writing that they have read all of the assigned reading, or will communicate what percentage of class readings they read.
DIPLOMA: Grading
Grades will be assigned according to the Seminary grading scale.
Student Summary of New Testament 35%
Final Exam 40%
Reading Report: New Testament 15%
Reading Report: Class Readings 10%
Total 100%
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CERTIFICATE: Required READING
Students are to read the New Testament by 9 September 2017.
CERTIFICATE: Writing Assignments
Students will write two essays in which they will apply principles/content from the course to their particular work and circumstances.The professor will provide details on these assignments before the course begins and during the class meetings.Each assignment will be 600-1000 words and submitted by
9 September 2017.
CERTIFICATE: Grading
Grades will be assigned according to the Seminary grading scale.
Essay One 35%
Essay Two 35%
Reading Report: New Testament 20%
Reading Report: Class Readings 10%
Total 100%
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FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
In order to ensure full class participation, any student with a disabling condition requiring special accommodations is strongly encouraged to contact the professor at the beginning of the course.
Course and Syllabus Modification (Disclaimer)
This syllabus is intended to reflect accurately the leaning objectives, instructional format, readings, activities, evaluation criteria, policies and procedures, and other information necessary for students to complete this course, it is not a contract. This syllabus is not a contract. The instructor reserves the right to modify any portion of this syllabus as deemed necessary to maintain the integrity of the learning experience as a result of events and circumstances that occur during the course.
Topics:
Introductory Issues: The Nature of the New Testament as Literature, History,
Literature
Introductory Issues: The First-Century Background of the New Testament
Acts
Introduction to Paul: The Man and His Thought
Romans
1 and 2 Corinthians
Galatians
Ephesians
Philippians
Colossians
1 and 2 Thessalonians
1 and 2 Timothy, and Titus
Philemon
Hebrews
James
1 and 2 Peter
1, 2, and 3 John
Jude
Revelation