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BIB 102 · 100 Series

Introduction to NT

Biblical and Theological Foundations

About this course

This course introduces the New Testament as a collection of ancient texts from varying genres. By the end of the course students will be able to articulate what the New Testament is, to identify the various ancient literary genres that New Testament texts represent, to explain how both modern and antique contexts shape interpretation of the New Testament, and to evaluate interpretive debates about specific New Testament texts.

Course objectives

  • Explain what the New Testament is.
  • Articulate the various genres that New Testament texts represent and the constituent literary features of these genres.
  • Explain how the historical, theological, cultural, and religious contexts in which the New Testament texts were written are relevant to their interpretation.

Who may participate?

All church leaders unless a prerequisite or a particular offering states otherwise.