New Testament Survey
BIBL-110

An introduction to the authorship and contents of the New Testament books. Special attention will be given to important persons, places, events, as well as to key chapters in the New Testament revelation.

The New Testament is the product of divine inspiration; as such it is God’s ultimate message to humanity and specifies how humans can enter into and maintain a personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ and in the power of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is essential for Christians to both read the NT devotionally and study it at an academic level in order to gain insight about God, human identity, the consequences of sin, God’s provision of salvation through Jesus Christ, and principles for living an abundant life for Christ.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify major purposes of the New Testament.
2. Summarize the major themes, background, genres and content of New Testament literature.
3. Apply basic hermeneutical principles to the study of biblical literature.
4. Explain the application of the New Testament to the Christian life.

General Education Foundational Skill Learning Outcomes

1. Christianity and Contexts 1: Relate the problem of sin in creation and the redemptive work of Christ, as described in the overarching narrative of Scripture, to various aspects of life and professional disciplines.
2. Christianity and Contexts 2: Analyze and interpret the biblical text using exegetical methods, employing technology when relevant
3. Christianity and Contexts 3: Apply the biblical text and its principles to life in a manner that bridges various contexts and considers the implications for personal growth.

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Additional Materials for Learning

1. Computer with basic audio/video output equipment
2. Internet access (broadband recommended)
3. Canvas recommended browsers
4. Microsoft Word
5. Interactive Turabian-Based Writing Guide
6. The Holy Bible

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will create a thread in response to the instructor’s prompt provided for each discussion. The threads must be at least 250 words (no more than 300 words) and demonstrate course-related knowledge, using the course texts and/or scholarly sources to support the content with at least one citation. In addition to the thread, the student will reply to at least 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 75–100 words. See "Course Policies" for the formatting expectations for assignments in this course. (MLOs: A, B, C, D) (FSLOs: CC 1, CC 2, CC 3)

The student will complete three Reflective Reading Assignments that allow the exploration of the micro-reading process in its engagement of the New Testament. Consulting the relevant course texts, the student will answer questions about their readings, submitting them in a provided template (MLOs: A, C, D) (FSLOs: CC 3)

The student will complete the first part of the New Testament Bible Study Assignment that allows him or her to learn the process of academic research, formatting, and writing, building toward the full completion of the New Testament Bible Study: Part 2 – Final Paper Assignment. The assignment be one document with a title page (1 page), introduction with thesis statement and citations (1 page), and a preliminary source list (1 page). (MLOs: A, B, C) (FSLOs: CC 1, CC 2)

The student will complete the New Testament Bible Study: Part 2 – Final Paper Assignment, where they will demonstrate correct use of the hermeneutical method in order to properly study and understand a passage of Scripture. The student will seek to discover what can be learned regarding the questions of Jesus in the Gospel narratives, applying the various steps when he or she is studying using the technique of observation, interpretation, correlation, and application. In this assignment, the student will also relate the particular passage to the redemptive narrative of Scripture. Rather than using the typical research paper format, this assignment will be completed using a template developed from Everyday Bible Study. In order to fully complete the New Testament Bible Study Assignment, the student will consult, interact with, and document the course texts The Inquisitive Christ and Everyday Bible Study, as well as at least three (3) additional scholarly sources using the academic formatting style of their degree program (APA, MLA, or Turabian). Refer to the "Course Policies" in the course syllabus for the formatting expectations in this course. (MLOs: A, B, C, D) (FSLOs: CC 1, CC 2, CC 3)

The student will complete three learning assessments in the form of quizzes. Each quiz will cover the Learn material for the assigned module. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 25 multiple-choice and true/false questions, and have a 40-minute time limit. (MLOs: A, B) (FSLOs: CC 2)

The student will complete a 28-question General Education Assessment Test that will be used to measure the values, knowledge, and skills they currently possess. The student will answer 4 or 5 questions that are drawn from each of the six key foundation skill areas upon which the general education curriculum is built (Civic & Global Engagement, Communication & Information Literacy, Christianity & Contexts, Critical Thinking, Social & Scientific Inquiry, and Technological Solutions and Quantitative Reasoning). No test preparation is required; no books or notes are necessary. The student is strongly encouraged to answer every question to the best of their ability. 1 extra credit point will be awarded for each correct response. Extra credit points earned will be automatically factored into the student's score but will not alter total points possible for the course (1010).

Formatting

The student will format all written assignments, including discussions, according to the guide corresponding with his or her degree program (APA, MLA, or Turabian). All written assignments in the course, with the exception of Discussion threads and replies, must be submitted as Microsoft Word documents.

Course Assignments, including discussions, exams, and other graded assignments, should be submitted on time.

If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must contact the instructor immediately by email.

Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the instructor will receive the following deductions:

1. Late assignments submitted within one week after the due date will receive up to a 10% deduction.
2. Assignments submitted more than one week and less than 2 weeks late will receive up to a 20% deduction.
3. Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the course will not be accepted outside of special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, significant personal health issues), which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the instructor.
4. Group projects, including group discussion threads and/or replies, and assignments will not be accepted after the due date outside of special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, significant personal health issues), which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the instructor.

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