AmaZing Grace Biblical Seminary Erumelikkara, Kumarapuram (PO), Aluva (via), Ernakulam (District), Kerala, India- Pin-683 565. Ph. 8547473926, 8281663926. NT 120: NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is to introduce the student to the background and literature of the New Testament. After a background study of the historical and cultural factors of the interbiblical period and of pertinent political and geographical factors, the remainder of the course is devoted to a book-by-book study, including introductory matters for each book and a content summary. This course is a prerequisite to all New Testament Interpretation courses. COURSE OBJECTIVES By the end of the course, you should be able to: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the most influential background issues affecting an understanding of the NT. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the central events and key theological issues in the life of Christ and the history and theology of the early church. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION Class Participation 5% Reading Report 20% Main Term Paper/Assignment 15% Final Examination 60% COURSE OUTLINE UNIT I: Introduction 1. Between the Testaments: Political and Religious Condition 2. Language of the New Testament 3. Canon of the New Testament UNIT II: Survey of the Gospels 1. Author, Reader and Theme of the Gospel 2. Public Ministry of Jesus 3. Teachings and Parables 4. Miracles 5. Death, Resurrection and Ascension UNIT II: Survey of Acts of the Apostles 1. History of the Early Church 2. Martyrdom in the Church 3. Ministry of Peter 4. Ministry of Paul 5. Missionary Journey of Paul 6. Arrest and Trials of Paul UNIT III: Survey of Pauline Letters 1. Letter to Romans and Galatians 2. Letter to Corinthians 3. Prison Epistles 4. Letter to Thessalonians 5. Pastoral Epistles UNIT IV: Survey of Epistle to the Hebrews - Authorship and Superiority of Christ UNIT V: Survey of General Epistles 1. Letter to James 2. Petrine Letters 3. Johannine Epistles 4. Epistle of Jude UNIT VI: Survey of the Apocalypse 1. Meaning of Apocalypse 2. Authorship and Date 3. Seven Churches 4. Eschatological Events UNIT VII: Relevance of Studying the New Testament: Personal, Social & Community Life BIBLIOGRAPHY De Silva, David A. An Introduction to the New Testament: Contexts, Methods and Ministry Formation. 2nd Edition. Downers Grove, IL : Intervarsity Press, 2018. Elwell, Walter A and Robert W. Yarbrough. Encountering the New Testament. 3rd Edition, Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2013. Geisler, Norman L. A Popular Survey of the New Testament. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Publishing House, 2007. Powell, Mark Allan. Introducing the New Testament: A Historical, Literary, and Theological Survey. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Publishing House, 2009. Robert H. Gundry. A Survey of the New Testament. Fifth Edition. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 2012. Towns, Elmer. The Essence of the New Testament: A Survey. 2nd ed. Nashville: Lifeway Church Resources, 2016.