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COURSEE SYLLABUS
NBSTE 515
NEWE TESTAMENTE ORIENTATIONE I
C DOURSEE ESCRIPTION
A general introduction the New Testament Gospels, General Epistles, and Revelation, to
emphasizing matters of text, canon, authorship, date, authorial purpose, and theme
development. Also a special introduction, involving current issues of criticism and
interpretation, such the synoptic problem. The general principles of interpretation as
(hermeneutics) will be introduced well the special principles concerning parables, as as
symbols and types, and prophecy.
RATIONALE
This course will provide the student with overview of both the background and content an
of the New Testament. broad look the New Testament well the historical, A at as as
cultural, political, and religious context allows the student to see how the specific message
of a New Testament document interfaces with the whole.
I. PREREQUISITES
None
II. R R PEQUIREDE ESOURCEE URCHASES
Lea, Thomas D., and David Black. A. The New Testament: Its Background and
Message. 2nd ed. Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2003. ISBN:
9780805426328.
Scott, , Jr. J. J. Jewish Backgrounds of the New Testament. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids:
Baker Books, 2000. ISBN: 9780801022401.
Disclaimer: The above resources provide information consistent with the latest
research regarding the subject area. Liberty University does not necessarily endorse
specific personal, religious, philosophical, or political positions found in these
resources.
III. RECOMMENDEDE RESOURCE
Turabian, Kate A Manual for Writers of L. Research Papers, Theses, and
Dissertations. Current ed. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press.
IV. A M DDITIONALE ATERIALS FORE E LEARNING
A. Computer with basic audio/video output equipment
B. Internet access (broadband recommended)
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C. Blackboard recommended browsers
D. Microsoft Word
E. The Holy Bible A study Bible, such the NIV Study Bible . as or NASB Study
Bible, recommended but not is required.
V. MEASURABLE EARNING UTCOMESE LE O
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
A. Describe the social, economic, geographical, and political context of the New
Testament.
B. Describe the major Jewish religious beliefs and religious movements of first-
century Judaism.
C. Explain the Synoptic Problem and the main scholarly theories that resolve it.
D. Describe the major events of life and Christ’s ministry.
E. Define the main characteristics of New Testament book each covered.
F. Demonstrate understanding of the historical setting, major themes, an
interpretive issues, and literary genres of the New Testament documents
covered the in course.
G. Demonstrate ability think critically and perform evidence-based resear an to ch
