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Introduction to the New Testament

A comprehensive survey of the New Testament writings, including the Gospels, Acts, Pauline and General Epistles, and Revelation. Students examine the historical, literary, and theological dimensions of each text within its first-century context.

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12 Lessons
3 Credits
Self-paced
Text-Based Learning
Self-Paced

About This Course

A comprehensive survey of the New Testament writings, including the Gospels, Acts, Pauline and General Epistles, and Revelation. Students examine the historical, literary, and theological dimensions of each text within its first-century context.

What You Will Learn

Describe the historical and cultural setting of first-century Palestine and the Greco-Roman world
Analyze the distinctive theological emphases of each Gospel writer
Explain the major themes in Pauline theology including justification, sanctification, and ecclesiology
Interpret New Testament texts using appropriate literary and historical methods
Assess the relevance of New Testament theology for contemporary Christian faith and practice

Prerequisites

No prerequisites required. This course is open to all students.

Course Content

12 lessons · Self-paced estimated

1
The World of the New Testament: Historical and Cultural Background
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2
The Synoptic Problem and Gospel Formation
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3
The Gospel of Mark: The Suffering Messiah
4
The Gospel of Matthew: Jesus as New Moses
5
The Gospel of Luke and Acts: A Two-Volume Narrative
6
The Gospel of John: The Word Made Flesh
7
The Acts of the Apostles: The Early Church
8
Paul's Life and Letters: An Introduction
9
Romans and Galatians: Justification and the Law
10
The Corinthian Correspondence and Pastoral Epistles
11
The General Epistles: Hebrews, James, 1-2 Peter, Jude
12
The Book of Revelation: Apocalyptic Hope
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