New Testament Survey

This course provides a comprehensive survey of the New Testament, focusing on its historical, literary, and theological dimensions. Students will explore the background, content, and themes of each book within the New Testament canon, with particular attention to the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, the early Christian communities, and the theological developments within early Christianity.
Format

Online
Course

Starting date

Open
Enrollment

Instructor

Bill Ricksecker

Video

14 hours

Duration

16 weeks

Price

FREE

Course Outcome

  • Knowledge about how and why the 27 books of the New Testament came to be included in the biblical canon.
  • Essential historical and cultural background information on day-to-day life in New Testament times
  • An informed understanding of the life and teachings of Jesus as presented across the four gospels
  • Insight into the content of each book in the New Testament—from the letters of Paul to the book of Revelation
  • Confidence in your growing knowledge through personalized review sessions, unit assessments, and award-winning memory building tools

Historical Context

Gain an understanding of the socio-political, cultural, and religious context in which the New Testament was written.

Theological Exploration

Explore the theological messages and themes that emerge from the writings of the apostles and other New Testament authors.

Application

Reflect on the relevance of New Testament teachings and principles for contemporary Christian life and global contexts

Course Lessons

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