DESCRIPTION: An investigation into the various ways in which the New Testament
writers employed the Scriptures of Israel as witnesses to Jesus and to the
church's calling to live faithfully as the people of God. Students will assess
various NT writers' use of Scripture and explore possible ramifications for how
contemporary Christians should interpret Scripture.
SIGNIFICANCE FOR LIFE AND MINISTRY: From the opening verses of Matthew through
the descriptions of the New Jerusalem in Revelation, the New Testament is in
continual dialogue with the Old, claiming and demonstrating that Jesus is the
climax of the story of God's saving, redeeming, and restoring of God's people.
By studying how the NT writers use the OT, students will be better equipped to
proclaim Jesus as the climax of the story of redemption.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the successful completion of this course students will
have demonstrated: (1) the ability to articulate how the NT writers are similar
and how they differ in their interpretive practices; (2) the ability to
faithfully interpret NT passages that cite OT passages; (3) the ability to
cogently discuss the theological ramifications of NT writers' interpretations
of the OT; (4) knowledge of different views concerning how the NT writers use
the OT and their ramifications for Christian hermeneutics.
COURSE FORMAT: This course will be conducted online following a ten-week
schedule aligned with Fuller's academic calendar. Students are required to
interact with the material, with each other, and with the instructor regularly
through online discussions, reading, and other assignments that promote active
learning.
REQUIRED READING: