Winter 2016/Fuller Online

NS501

Erickson

NS501: NEW TESTAMENT 2: ROMANS–REVELATION (4 Units: 160 Hours). Richard J. Erickson.

DESCRIPTION: This course introduces the nature, structure, and message of the New Testament documents from Romans to Revelation in their historical, literary, and canonical contexts and considers their relevance to subsequent socio-cultural contexts. The course is a companion to (though independent of) NS500, which introduces the four Gospels and Acts.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: A student successfully completing this course will be able to (1) demonstrate familiarity with the historical background, genre, content, structure, and message of the writings from Romans through Revelation; (2) demonstrate skill in the interpretation of these writings as appropriate for effective leadership in various social and cultural contexts; and (3) 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 his 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: 1,204 total number of pages required

Careful reading of all twenty-two New Testament documents, Romans through Revelation, in either the TNIV or the NRSV. [c. 180 pp.]

deSilva, David A. An Introduction to the New Testament: Contexts, Methods, and Ministry Formation. IVP, 2004. ISBN: 978-0830827466, Pub. Price $50.00 [618 pp. assigned].

Tamez, Elsa. The Scandalous Message of James: Faith Without Works is Dead. Rev. ed. Crossroad, 2002. ISBN: 978-0824519414, Pub. Price $19.95 [102 pp.].

Yinger, Kent L. The New Perspective on Paul: An Introduction. Cascade Books, 2011. ISBN: 978-1608994632, Pub. Price $16.00 [120 pp. assigned].

Articles on eReserve by (or about) J. Dunn, K. Essex, D. Hagner, B. Metzger, P. Payne, B. Rossing, J. Byassee [114 pp. assigned]

Written lectures. [c. 70 pp.]

RECOMMENDED READING: A list will be provided in the syllabus.

ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:

  1. Weekly PDF lectures and short voice-over PPT “micro-lectures.” [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1, 3] [10 hours].

  2. 1,204 pp. of required reading from textbooks and articles. [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1, 3] [70 hours].

  3. Three 500-word maximum reading reports (30%). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1, 3]. [15 hours].

  4. Weekly threaded online discussion based on and designed to aid in community-based comprehension of assigned reading; includes a 300-word weekly forum post, together with at least two 200-word weekly replies (20%). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1, 2, 3] [30 hours].

  5. Two papers on assigned topics (2,000 words each, maximum) (50%) [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1, 2, 3] [35 hours].

PREREQUISITES: None.

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

FINAL EXAMINATION: None.


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.

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