New Testament Survey
Syllabus
CAM111 New Testament Survey
Course Overview
Course Description
A study of the life of Jesus and the founding of the church in the New Testament with attention given to historical background, literary features, theological teaching, and contemporary relevance.
Credit Hours: 3hrs
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the basic content of the New Testament.
- Explain the basic skills needed to effectively study the Bible in context.
- Identify key historical and cultural background to the New Testament.
- Explain the key aspects of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, as well as of the early church of the New Testament.
- Apply the truths of the New Testament to your personal and spiritual life.
Resources
- The Bible (Any Version)
- Schenck, Kenneth.(2006) Jesus is Lord: An Introduction to the New Testament. Marion, IN: Slingshot.
Course Outline
Module Zero: Getting Started
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Syllabus, Pacing Guide, Meet your Instructor |
Input |
1.5 hrs |
-- |
|
Course Materials |
Input |
.5 hrs |
-- |
|
Announcemets/Student Questions |
Discussion |
Varies |
-- |
|
Totals |
2 hrs |
0 |
|
Module One: My New Testament Journey
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Reading Questions |
Assignment |
5 hrs |
20 |
|
Discussion Forum |
Discussion |
3 hr |
20 |
|
Quiz |
Quiz |
1 hr |
10 |
|
NT Overview |
Assignment |
3 hrs |
10 |
|
Daily Devotions |
Assignment |
3 hrs |
10 |
|
Journal 1 |
Assignment |
4 hrs |
10 |
|
Inductive Bible Study |
Assignment |
5 hrs |
25 |
|
Learner Survey |
Feedback |
.5 hrs |
-- |
|
Totals |
24.5 hrs |
105 |
|
Module Two: Understanding Context
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Reading Questions |
Assignment |
5 hrs |
20 |
|
Discussion Forum |
Discussion |
3 hr |
20 |
|
Key Actors |
Assignment |
3 hr |
10 |
|
Gospel Comparison |
Assignment |
3 hrs |
10 |
|
Journal 2 |
Assignment |
4 hrs |
10 |
|
Journal 3 |
Assignment |
4 hrs |
10 |
|
Totals |
22 hrs |
80 |
|
Module Three: Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ
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Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Reading Questions |
Assignment |
5 hrs |
20 |
|
Discussion Forum |
Discussion |
3 hr |
20 |
|
Who is Jesus? |
Assignment |
3 hr |
10 |
|
Walking with Jesus |
Assignment |
3 hrs |
25 |
|
The Lord's Prayer |
Assignment |
3 hrs |
10 |
|
Servant of Christ |
Assignment |
3 hrs |
10 |
|
Journal 4 |
Assignment |
4 hrs |
10 |
|
Journal 5 |
Assignment |
4 hrs |
10 |
|
Journal 6 |
Assignment |
4 hrs |
10 |
|
Learner Survey |
Feedback |
.5 hrs |
-- |
|
Totals |
32.5 hrs |
125 |
|
Module Four: Name Changing (Saul to Paul)
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Reading Questions |
Assignment |
5 hrs |
20 |
|
Discussion Forum |
Discussion |
3 hr |
20 |
|
3 Roles of Saul |
Assignment |
3 hr |
10 |
|
Missionary Journey |
Assignment |
3 hrs |
10 |
|
Paul's Message |
Assignment |
5 hrs |
50 |
|
-- |
|||
|
Totals |
22 hrs |
110 |
|
Module Five: The Early Church
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Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Reading Questions |
Assingment |
5 hrs |
20 |
|
Discussion Forum |
Discussion |
3 hr |
20 |
|
God's Plan |
Assignment |
3 hr |
10 |
|
Day of Pentecost |
Assignment |
3 hrs |
10 |
|
Jesus Is Lord |
Assignment |
5 hrs |
50 |
|
Journal 7 |
Assignment |
4 hrs |
10 |
|
Journal 8 |
Assignment |
4 hrs |
10 |
|
Journal 9 |
Assignment |
4 hrs |
10 |
|
Final Exam |
Assignment |
2 hrs |
100 |
|
Learner Survey |
Feedback |
.5 hrs |
-- |
|
Totals |
15.5 hrs |
240 |
|
Live Sessions
This course has live meetups for Q & A, typically one hour every other week. If you cannot attend, you can recoup the points for the session by watching the recording and submitting a 300-word summary/response. Since these sessions will be audio-visually recorded, those who participate with their camera engaged are agreeing to have their video, image, or voice recorded.
Grading
- Quizzes: 160 points
- Discussions: 240 points
- Submissions: 280 points
- Journal: 320 points
(1000 points total)