SAN ANTONIO THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE & SWEET CANAAN BIBLE INSTITUTE

A Mission of St Phillip Baptist Church & Sweet Canaan Baptist Church of Kingsbury

SATC 205 Bargas Street, San Antonio, TX 78210

SCBI 4140 Prairie Lea Rd, Kingsbury, TX 78638

www.sweetcanaan-kingsbury.org

Course Syllabus

Course number: NT 3173

Course name: The Gospel According to John

Instructor: Dr. Johnny Freemont III

E-mail:

Phone: cell (512) 993-6945

Class hours: Online

Catalog Description: Prerequisite. Greek for Beginners.

Text:

1.  The Bible (prefer a study Bible)

Author(s): God

2.  The Gospel According to John I-XII (Anchor Bible Series, Vol. 29) Hardcover

Author(s): Raymond E. Brown

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ASSIGNMENTS: Scan and email as a PDF to . We will communicate via Messenger on FB to discourse course work. Send friend request to Pastor Johnny Freemont.

The course has the following more specific objectives

1. To read carefully and critically through the Gospel According to John;

2. To become familiar with the methodological issues involved in Johannine interpretation;

3. To compare the Gospel According to John with other canonical and non-canonical Gospels;

4. To cultivate a reading of the Gospel According to John that is both critical and creative by developing exegetical skills using modern methods of interpretation, especially historical-critical and literary approaches;

5. To develop good research skills and broad theological perspectives important for biblical studies.

6. To explore the meaning of the Gospel According to John in its historical context (e.g., cultural, geographical, literary, political contexts) as well as in relation to contemporary thought; and

7. To discern major themes and issues in the Gospel According to John and to consider their significance for the history of western civilization and for us.

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Method of instructions:

A.  Class lectures

B.  Quizzes and Tests

C.  Homework: complete handouts and worksheets

Course Grade:

1.  Class participation……...25%

2.  Homework/worksheets…25%

3.  Class quizzes……………25%

4.  Final Exam ……………..25%

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Course Plan / The Gospel According to John
WEEK / DATE / LESSON / ASSIGNMENT
1 / 9/1 / Holiday / chpts 1-2
2 / 9/8 / Intro to the Gospel According to John / chpts 3-4
3 / 9/15 / What is A Gospel? / chpts 5-6
4 / 9/22 / Social Content / chpts 7-8
5 / 9/29 / Historical Context / chpts 9-10
6 / 10/06 / Theology of the Gospel According to John / chpts 11-12
7 / 10/13 / In comparison to the Synoptics / chpts 13-14
8 / 10/20 / Midterm Exam
9 / 10/27 / Discussion of biblical text / chpts 15-16
1 / 11/03 / Discussion of biblical text / chpts 17-18
11 / 11/10 / Discussion of biblical text / chpts 19-20
12 / 11/17 / Discussion of biblical text / chpts 21-22
13 / 11/24 / Introduction to John exegesis paper / Handouts
14 / 12/01 / Preparation for John Exegesis Paper / Handouts
15 / TBA / FINAL EXAM / n/a

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