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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
NT Reading Questions |
Reading Guide |
5 hrs |
40 |
|
Your NT Journey |
Discussion |
3 hrs |
40 |
|
Quiz |
Quiz |
1 hr |
10 |
|
Overview of the New Testament |
Homework/Worksheet |
3 hrs |
20 |
|
Doing Daily Devotions |
Homework/Worksheet |
3 hrs |
20 |
|
Journal 1 |
Journal |
4 hrs |
20 |
|
Inductive Bible Study |
Homework/Worksheet |
5 hrs |
25 |
|
Learner Survey |
Feedback |
.5 hrs |
-- |
|
Totals |
24.5 hrs |
175 |
|
Module Two: Understanding Context
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
NT Reading Questions |
Reading Guide |
5 hrs |
40 |
|
Legalism |
Discussion |
3 hrs |
40 |
|
Key Actors |
Homework/Worksheet |
3 hrs |
20 |
|
Gospel Comparison |
Homework/Worksheet |
3 hrs |
20 |
|
Journal 2 |
Journal |
4 hrs |
20 |
|
Journal 3 |
Journal |
4 hrs |
20 |
|
Totals |
22 hrs |
160 |
|
Module Three: Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
NT Reading Questions |
Reading Guide |
5 hrs |
40 |
|
Who is Jesus? |
Homework/Worksheet |
3 hrs |
20 |
|
Walking with Jesus |
Homework/Worksheet |
3 hrs |
25 |
|
Journal 4 |
Journal |
4 hrs |
20 |
|
Preparing the Way of the Lord |
Discussion |
3 hrs |
40 |
|
The Lord's Prayer |
Homework/Worksheet |
3 hrs |
20 |
|
Being a Servant of Christ |
Short Essay |
3 hrs |
15 |
|
Journal 5 |
Journal |
4 hrs |
20 |
|
Journal 6 |
Journal |
4 hrs |
20 |
|
Learner Survey |
Feedback |
.5 hrs |
-- |
|
Totals |
32.5 hrs |
220 |
|
Module Four: Name Changing (Saul to Paul)
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
NT Reading Questions |
Reading Guide |
5 hrs |
40 |
|
The Jerusalem Council |
Discussion |
3 hrs |
40 |
|
3 Roles of Saul |
Short Essay |
3 hrs |
15 |
|
Missionary Journey |
Homework/Worksheet |
3 hrs |
20 |
|
Paul's Message |
Reading Guide |
5 hrs |
50 |
|
-- |
|||
|
Totals |
19 hrs |
165 |
|
Module Five: The Early Church
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
NT Reading Questions |
Reading Guide |
5 hrs |
40 |
|
God's Plan |
Short Essay |
3 hrs |
15 |
|
Day of Pentecost |
Short Essay |
3 hrs |
15 |
|
Journal 7 |
Journal |
4 hrs |
20 |
|
Journal 8 |
Journal |
4 hrs |
20 |
|
Jesus Is Lord |
Reading Guide |
5 hrs |
50 |
|
Journal 9 |
Journal |
4 hrs |
20 |
|
Final Paper |
Essay |
6 hrs |
100 |
|
Learner Survey |
Feedback |
.5 hrs |
-- |
|
Totals |
34.5 hrs |
280 |
|
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
- Journals: 180 points
- Reading Guides: 300 points
- Quiz: 10 points
- Discussions: 160 points
- Short Essays: 60 points
- Homework/Worksheets: 190 points
- Final Paper: 100 points
(1000 points total)