Spring 2014/Fuller Online

NS501

Winn

NS501: NEW TESTAMENT 2: ROMANS–REVELATION (4 Units). Adam Winn.

DESCRIPTION: This course provides an introduction to the letters of the New Testament and the Apocalypse of John in their historical, literary, and canonical context. In addition to addressing the authorship, date, structure, purpose, and themes of these books, the course will also address the theological contributions these books make to the Christian faith.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Having successfully completed this course, students should be able (1) to demonstrate familiarity with the historical background, content, structure, and message of the writings from Romans through Revelation; (2) to demonstrate developing skill in the interpretation of these writings as appropriate for effective leadership in various contexts; and (3) to articulate the character of the NT letters and the Apocalypse of John as witnesses to the significance of Jesus Christ for the life and mission of the church.

COURSE FORMAT: This course will be conducted completely online using a ten-week lesson program aligned with Fuller's academic calendar; it does not demand class meetings at a particular time. It will consist of course readings, lecture notes, active discussions, and written personal reflection.

REQUIRED READING:

NRSV, TNIV, or CEB Bible: Romans-Revelation.

Achtemeier, P., J. Green, and M. Meye Thompson. Introducing the New Testament: Its Literature and Theology. Eerdmans, 2001. ISBN: 978-0802837172, Pub. Price $40.00 [544 pp.].

Bassler, Jouette M. Navigating Paul: An Introduction to Key Theological Concepts. Westminster John Knox, 2007. ISBN: 978-0664227418, Pub. Price $20.00 [152 pp.].

Bauckham, Richard. The Theology of the Book of Revelation. New Testament Theology. Cambridge University Press, 1993. ISBN: 978-0521356916, Pub. Price $29.00 [186 pp.].

Longenecker, Bruce W. The Lost Letters of Pergamum: A Story from the New Testament World. Baker, 2002. ISBN: 978-0801026072, Pub. Price $17.99 [192 pp.].

RECOMMENDED READING:

Ferguson, Everett. Backgrounds of Early Christianity. 3rd ed. Eerdmans, 2003. ISBN: 978-0802822215, Pub. Price $40.00.

Hawthorne, Gerald F., and Ralph P. Martin, eds. Dictionary of Paul and His Letters. InterVarsity Press, 1993. ISBN: 978-0830817788, Pub. Price $60.00.

Martin, Ralph P., and Daniel G. Reid. The Dictionary of the Later New Testament. InterVarsity Press, 1997. ISBN: 978-0830817795, Pub. Price $60.00.

ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT: 100-120 hours of structured time

  1. Active participation in course discussion forums in which students interact with course lectures and course readings [1-2 forums a week/4-6 hours per week]—addresses learning outcomes 1 and 3 (20%)

  2. Listening to/Reading course lecture notes [1-2 hours per week]—addresses learning outcomes 1, 2, and 3

  3. Weekly reading assignments [3-4 hours reading per week]—addresses learning outcome 1 and 2

  4. A 3000-word research paper on an assigned topic related to Paul, the Johannine letters, or Revelation [15-20 hours preparing &writing]—addresses learning outcomes 1 and 2 (40%)

  5. Mid-Term and Final Exam (both objective) [1 hour per exam]—addresses learning outcomes 1 and 3 (40%)

PREREQUISITES: None.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets MDiv core requirement in New Testament 2 (NT2); meets MAT (2010) program requirement.

FINAL EXAMINATION: Yes.


NOTE: This ECD is a reliable guide to the course design but is subject to modification. Textbook prices are set by publishers and are subject to change.