PHIL 129 - Introduction to the New Testament

Credits: 3

Description
This course surveys New Testament books from a nondenominational perspective. Literary criticism and historical background are considered.

Student Learning Outcomes

Understanding of the formation of the New Testament.
Understanding of many of the terms found in New Testament scholarship.
Understanding of many of the theological terms important to the New Testament.
Exposure to some of the many interpretative approaches to the text.
Some understanding of the historical period in which the New Testament was written.
Awareness of the theologies found in the different materials of the New Testament.
Experience of textural interpretation.
Knowledge of the content of the New Testament.

Prerequisite: None