NEW TESTAMENT INTRODUCTION AND SURVEY II. NT 512i 2 COURSE SYLLABUS FOR BOBBY SULLIVAN

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1 Baptist Missionary Association Dr. Philip Bryan Theological Seminary 1 Spring 2009 Course Description NEW TESTAMENT INTRODUCTION AND SURVEY II NT 512i 2 COURSE SYLLABUS FOR BOBBY SULLIVAN A study of the background, composition, and content of the writings of the New Testament is made. Special attention is given to the composition of the Pauline epistles, the general epistles, and Revelation. Textbooks Carson, D. A., Douglas J. Moo, and Leon Morris. An Introduction to the New Testament. Gromacki, Robert G. New Testament Survey. Course Objectives 1. Cognitive (What you should know and understand). A. You should have some understanding of the political, social, and religious environment of the early New Testament period. B. You should know the basic outlines and theological content of the New Testament epistles. C. You should be aware of the prominent views dealing with the authorship, date of composition, and recipients of the various New Testament epistles. D. You should be knowledgeable concerning the inception and proliferation of first century Christianity. 2. Affective (What you should feel, appreciate, or demonstrate). A. You should feel more confident concerning the historical moorings of Christianity. B. You should be more appreciative of God's historical revelation and the tremendous efforts made to propagate and preserve it for posterity. 3. Synectic (What problems you should be able to solve). A. You should be able to provide general dates and locations for the composition of the New Testament epistles. B. You should be able to interpret several difficult passages in light of their background. 1 Office hours are by appointment. The professor's home telephone number is My cell phone number is The address is: philipbryan@bmats.edu. 2 As in independent course designed for Bobby Sullivan, the class will meet periodically during the spring, in the professor's office and/or by telephone or .. NT512is9_r2.wpd Page 1 of 5

2 4. Conative (What you can do with these insights). A. You can more accurately interpret the message of the New Testament epistles. B. You can more effectively communicate the message of these epistles to others. Requirements and Grading Each student will: (1) Read all of the assigned material in the two textbooks and the Bible. (20%); (2) Present TWO oral reports to the members of the class in Morton, MS, concerning at least two of the NT books being studied this semester. The oral reports should be based on detailed outlines of the presentations (2-4 pp., single-spaced). Each report should be welldocumented and include any pertinent bibliographical documentation. Most of the research may be based on the two textbooks, but other materials are to be considered as well, including current periodicals. Neatness is important; part of the evaluation of the reports will be based on proper form, spelling, etc. (30%). (3) Pass two written examinations based on the reports, reading, and discussion with the professor. On the examinations be ready to identify pertinent biblical quotations as to book, chapter, and context or significance (25%, 25%). Calendar of Assignments (to be aligned with the class in Morton, MS). Week of: 1/27 Introduction of Course and assignments 2/24f. Paul: The Man and His Letters: Carson, 7 3 Romans: Carson, 8; Gromacki, 9. 3/3 1 & 2 Corinthians: Carson, 9; Gromacki, 10 & 11. Report on 2 Corinthians Sullivan 3/10 Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians: Carson, 10, 11, & 12: Gromacki, 12, 13, & 14. 3/17 Examination #I Reading Report over the assignments in the textbook and the NT books of Rom., 1 and 2 Cor., Gal., Eph., and Philippians 3/24 & 31 Colossians & Philemon: Carson, 13 & 16; Gromacki, 15 & & 2 Thessalonians: Carson, 14; Gromacki, 16 & 17 The Pastoral Epistles: Carson, 15; Gromacki, 18, 19, & 20. 4/14 Hebrews: Carson, 17; Gromacki, 22. James: Carson, 18; Gromacki, 23. textbooks. 3 This number and other numbers in the assignments refer to individual chapters in the two NT512is9_r2.wpd Page 2 of 5

3 4/21 Spring Break 4/28ff 1 & 2 Peter and Jude: Carson, 19, 20, & 22; Gromacki, 24, 25, & 29. 1, 2, & 3 John: Carson, 21; Gromacki, 26, 27, & 28. Report on 2 Peter Sullivan Revelation: Carson, 23; Gromacki, 30. 5/12 Examination #II!! Reading report over the assignments in the textbook and the NT books of Col., Philemon, 1 & 2 Thess., 1, 2, & 3 Timothy, Titus, Heb., James, 1 & 2 Pet., Jude, 1, 2, & 3 John, and Revelation. Selected Bibliography Introduction-Survey Gundry, Robert H. A Survey of the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, Guthrie, Donald. New Testament Introduction. 3 ed., rev. Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity, Harrison, Everett F. Introduction to the New Testament. Rev. ed. Grand Rapids: Eemans, Hendriksen, William. Bible Survey: A Treasury of Bible Information. 3 ed. Grand Rapids: Baker, Hiebert, D. Edmond. An Introduction to the New Testament, Vol. 1; The Gospels and Acts. Chicago: Moody Press, Moffatt, James. An Introduction to the Literature of the New Testament. 3 ed. Edinburgh: T. & T. Clark, Neill, Stephen. The Interpretation of the New Testament: London: Oxfo University, Tenney, Merrill C. The New Testament: An Historical and Analytic Survey. Grand Rapids: Eemans, Thiessen, Henry Clarence. Introduction to the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Eemans, Zahn, Theodor. Introduction to the New Testament. 3 vols. Translated by John Moore Trout et al. Grand Rapids: Kregel, Commentaries Beckwith, Isbon T. The Apocalypse of John. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, Bruce, F. F. "The Epistle of Paul to the Romans," The Tyndale Bible Commentary. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eemans, "The Epistle to the Hebrews," The New International Commentary of the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eemans, Davis, Peter. "Commentary on James," New International Greek New Testament Commentary. Grand NT512is9_r2.wpd Page 3 of 5

4 Rapids: Wm. B. Eemans, Eadie, John. A Commentary on the Greek Text of the Epistle of Paul to the Colossians. Edinburgh: T. & T. Clark, A Commentary on the Greek Text of the Epistle of Paul to the Ephesians. Edinburgh: T. & T. Clark, A Commentary on the Greek Text of the Epistle of Paul to the Galatians. Edinburgh: T. & T. Clark, n.d. [1894]. Eeman, Charles R. The Epistles of Paul to the Colossians and to Philemon. Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, Fisher, Fred. 1 and 2 Corinthians. Waco: Wo Books, Godet F. Commentary on St. Pal s First Epistle to the Corinthians. 2 vols. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, Commentary on Romans. 2 vols. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1956 [1883]. Hendriksen, William. "Galatians-Ephesians," New Testament Commentary. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, "Philippians-Philemon," New Testament Commentary. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, "Romans," New Testament Commentary. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, "Thessalonians-Titus," New Testament Commentary. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, Hiebert, D. Edmond, The Epistle of James. Chicago: Moody Press, Hobbs, Hershel H. The Epistles of John. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Hodge, Charles. Commentary on Romans. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eemans, 1950 [1835].. Commentary on the Epistle to the Ephesians. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1980 [1856]. Hughes, Philip Edgcumbe. Commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eemans, Commentary on the Epistles of Peter and Jude. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, n.d. Kelly, J. N. D. A Commentary on the Pastoral Epistles. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, Kistemaker, Simon J. "Hebrews," New Testament Commentary. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, Ladd, George Eldon. A Commentary on the Revelation of John. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eemans, Martin, Ralph P. "Philippians," The New Century Bible Commentary. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eemans, 1980 (1976). Morris, Canon Leon. "Commentary on Revelation, The Tyndale Bible Commentary. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eemans, NT512is9_r2.wpd Page 4 of 5

5 Robinson, J. Armitage. St. Paul s Epistle to the Ephesians. London: James Clarke & Co., n.d. Tasker, R. V. G. "The General Epistle of James," The Tyndale Bible Commentary. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eemans, Westcott, Brooke Foss. The Epistle to the Hebrews. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eemans, Walvoo, John F. The Revelation of Jesus Christ. Chicago: Moody Press, Challenge We have an ambitious program ahead of us for this semester, but with us working together, we should learn a lot and have a very profitable time. May God bless and guide you. I am proud to have you "on the team"! NT512is9_r2.wpd Page 5 of 5