Winter 2015/Fuller Online

NS501

Winn

NS501: NEW TESTAMENT 2: ROMANS–REVELATION (4 Units: 166 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 online on a ten-week schedule aligned with Fuller’s academic calendar for a total of 40 instructional hours, which is outlined below in the assignment and assessment section. 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: 926 pp. required.

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:

1. Engaging course instruction materials (videos, Power Points, etc)—[addresses learning outcomes 1, 2, and 3] [20 hours].

2. 250-word weekly forum posts (15%). [addresses learning outcomes 1 and 3] [10 hours].

3. 250-word weekly replies (5%). [addresses learning outcomes 1 and 3] [10 hours].

4. 926 pp. of required reading [70 hours].

5. A 3,000-word research paper on an assigned topic related to the Synoptic Gospels, the Gospel of John, or the book of Acts—addresses learning outcomes 1 and 2 (40%) [36 hours].

6. Mid-Term and Final Exam (both objective)—addresses learning outcomes 1 and 3 (40%) [20 hours].

PREREQUISITES: None.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Meets 144 MDiv core requirement in New Testament 2 (NT2); meets MAT (2010) program requirement.

FINAL EXAMINATION: Yes.