DESCRIPTION:

This course provides an introduction to the study of the book of Acts, the letters of the New Testament, and the book of Revelation. Questions such as the authorship, purpose, structure, date, and occasion of each of these documents are considered insofar as they aid our understanding of the New Testament and contribute to our grasp of the theology of each of these documents.

An understanding of these documents is foundational for developing a biblically informed theology that equips one for preaching and teaching, for thinking carefully and creatively about Christian faith in today's world, and for faithful Christian discipleship.

Lectures and discussion of the assigned primary and secondary readings. The class meets twice weekly for two-hour sessions.

Those portions of the NT studied in this course (Acts, the letters, Revelation).

Ferguson, Everett. Backgrounds of Early Christianity, 2nd ed. Eerdmans, 1992.

Johnson, Luke T. The Writings of the New Testament. Fortress, 1986.

Bruce, F. F. Paul: Apostle of the Heart Set Free. Eerdmans, 1977.

Dunn, James D. G. The Partings of the Ways. Trinity Press, 1991.

Hawthorne, Gerald F. and Ralph P. Martin, eds. Dictionary of Paul and His Letters. InterVarsity, 1993.

1. One essay on the theology of a designated New Testament book.

2. Final examination, short answer and essay type.

None.

Meets M.Div. Core requirement in New Testament 2 (NT2).

Yes.