New Testament Foundations

The New Testament is an exciting document that outlines the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus and the early writings of the church. This subject will introduce the purpose, content, and message of the New Testament books with particular focus on the historical and cultural implications of their setting, and how this broad diversity of literature presents an incredibly unified and coherent message.

Quick Info

Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
Course code: BIB010
Credit points: 10
Subject coordinator: Adam White

Awards offering New Testament Foundations

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

Unit Content

Outcomes

Define the key elements of the historical, cultural, and literary backgrounds of the NT;
Interpret the message of a chosen NT passage into a modern church context;
Identify and discuss the various critical and exegetical issues of a given NT passage;
Outline the background, content, main arguments, themes, and theological emphases of the NT documents.

Subject Content

Jewish Backgrounds
Mission and Message of Jesus
Mark, Matthew
Luke-Acts
Paul’s Letters
The Pastoral Epistles
Hebrews, James, 1-2 Peter, Jude
John, Epistles of John
Revelation

This course may be offered in the following formats

Face to face (onsite)
eLearning (online)
Intensive
Extensive

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

Weekly Quizzes (25%)
Exegetical Paper (15%)
Major Exegesis (35%)
Sermon (25%)

Prescribed Text

Wright, N.T. and Michael Bird. An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians. London: SPCK Publishing, 2019

Please consult your instructor before purchasing any texts