New Testament Survey I & II

This course is a survey of the history, literature, structure, and content of the New Testament. Significant emphasis will be placed on the historical background for this part of the Scripture. Students will recognize the reasons that the books of the New Testament were written, when they were written, and will understand the specific purpose for each book being written. Students will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the infallibility and reliability of the New Testament. By the end of the school year, students will have completed reading the entire New Testament.

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Goals & Objectives

To enable the student to:

to gain knowledge of the content of the various books of the New Testament and their identifying characteristics
to gain knowledge of the chronology of New Testament writings and events
to gain knowledge of the various types of literature in the New Testament
to gain knowledge of the cultural settings of the New Testament World (economic, political, social, and religious), with particular reference to the Roman, Greek, and Jewish cultures
to strengthen reading and literary skills by exposure to a variety of genres, including poetic, epistolary, narrative, and apocalyptic forms
to develop skills in moral reasoning by reading and reacting to the foundational texts of New Testament ethics
to do reflective self-analysis by applying personal experience and critical thinking to the development of individual values