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Religion 212New Testament SurveyDr. Donald N. PennySpring 2008Course DescriptionReligion 212 is a general survey of the New Testament books in their literary-historical settings,with an emphasis on the theological message of each writing. This course will be taught in harmony with the Campbell University Statement of Purpose found on pages 17-18 of the Campbell University Bulletin and linked to the Campbell University web site at www.campbell.edu/welcome.html. Students with documented disabilities who desire modifications or accommodations should contact the office of Student Support Services located in the University’s Hight House.All students are subject to the academic integrity and behavioral expectations of the University.Course Objectives1. To become familiar with the contents of the New Testament writings within their historicaland cultural environment.2. To become familiar with the methodologies and contributions of critical biblical scholarship,including the origin and collection of the New Testament writings and approaches to theirinterpretation.3. To prepare students for a lifetime of reading and interpreting the New Testament forthemselves.4. To confront the student with the message of the New Testament in a way that invites them tograpple with its meaning for their own lives.TextbooksThe New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha: New Revised Standard Version (New York:Oxford University Press, 1991). (The New Oxford Annotated is highly recommended and isavailable in the bookstore. Students may substitute any standard modern translation.)Stephen L. Harris, The New Testament: A Student's Introduction, Fifth Edition (Boston: McGrawHill, 2006)Course Requirements1. Class Attendance: Students must attend 85% of the class meetings in order to receive creditfor the class. A student may miss no more than six classes without penalty: seven or eightcuts will result in a grade penalty; additional cuts will result in a WF. Under this policythere are no excused absences for any reason. Students are expected to arrive on time, tobe seated and ready for class at the appointed time, and to remain for the full period. Threetardies or early departures will count the same as an absence.Religion 212, Page 22. Reading: Read all assignments in advance of the class meeting to which they are related.Lecture outlines may be previewed at www.campbell.edu/faculty/penny/rel212. (If youchoose “Print” > “Print what: Handouts” > “Slides per page: 3,” you will get a handyprintout of the outlines with space for taking additional notes in class.) Please note thatthe outlines are intended only as a guide and should not be considered a substitute forreading the textbook or for taking good notes in class.3. Tests: There will be three tests during the course of the semester and a final examination atthe time scheduled by the University. Each will count 25% of the final grade.4. Grade scale: A = 93 - 100; B = 85 - 92; C = 70 - 84; D = 60 -69; F = 0 -59Laptop/Cell Phone/Listening Device PolicyLaptops, cell phones, iPods, and other electronic listening devices may not be used in class.Please remember to turn cell phones off upon entering the classroom. An exception may be madefor the use of a laptop for note-taking purposes only and only with prior approval of theprofessor.Severe Weather PolicyIt is the policy of Campbell University normally to remain in operation even when adverseweather (snow, ice, etc.) closes local public schools. Commuting students are expected toexercise their own judgment about the safety of roads in their own areas. If there is any questionwhether Campbell is open, you can call the Campbell Hotline (ext. 5700 or 910-814-5700 or 1-800-760-8980) or check the Campbell website (www.campbell.edu). If I decide to cancel myclasses, I will put a message on my office phone answering machine (910-893-1682).Professor Contact Information Individual conferences to discuss academic or other matters are welcomed. My office hours willbe 1:30-3:30 daily. Other times can be arranged by appointment. My office is Taylor 303; myoffice phone is 893-1682; my home phone is 893-8767; my e-mail is [email protected] 212, Page 3Course Outline and Reading Assignments(Test Dates Are Approximate and Subject to Revision)Orientation to the New Testament1. General IntroductionRead: Harris, ch. 1-2 (pp. 1-35)2. The World of Jesus and New Testament ChristianityRead: Harris, ch. 3-5 (pp. 36-94)Jesus and the Synoptic Gospels3. Introduction to the GospelsRead: Harris, ch. 6 (pp. 95-117)Test # 1 (Topics 1-3) – Jan. 28*4. Mark: Jesus as Messiah Who Suffers RedemptivelyRead: Harris, ch. 7 (pp. 118-146) Mark 1-165. Matthew: Jesus as Authoritative Teacher of God's WillRead: Harris, ch. 8 (pp. 147-177) Matthew 1-28 6. Luke: Jesus as Savior for the Whole WorldRead: Harris, ch. 9 (pp. 178-207) Luke 1-24Test # 2 (Topics 4-6) – Feb. 22*The Early Church and Paul7. The Early ChurchRead: Harris, ch. 13a (pp. 277-286) Acts 1-128. Paul: Apostle to the GentilesRead: Harris, ch. 13b-14 (pp. 287-314) Acts 13-289. I and II Thessalonians: Questions about EschatologyRead: Harris, ch. 15a (pp. 315-318) I Thess. 1-5; II Thess. 1-310. Galatians: Questions about the LawRead: Harris, ch. 16a (pp. 332-336) Gal. 1-6Religion 212, Page 411. I and II Corinthians: Questions about FreedomRead: Harris, ch. 15b (pp. 318-331) I Cor. 1-16; II Cor. 1-1312. Romans: Paul's Magnum OpusRead: Harris, ch. 16b (pp. 336-346) Rom. 1-1613. Prison Letters: Philippians, Philemon, Colossians, and Ephesians Read: Harris, ch. 17-18a (pp. 347-365) Phlp. 1-4; Phlm.; Col. 1-4; Eph. 1-6Test # 3 (Topics 7-13) –April 4*The Johannine Literature14. Gospel of John: Jesus as Incarnate Word of GodRead: Harris, ch. 10 (pp. 208-236) John 1-2115. I, II, and III John: Letters in the Johannine TraditionRead: Harris, ch. 19b (pp. 388-390) I, II, and III JohnThe Consolidating Church16. The Pastorals, the General Letters, and RevelationA. New Issues Confronting the Settling ChurchB. The Pastorals: I and II Timothy and TitusRead: Harris, ch. 18b (pp. 366-369)I and II Tim.; TitusC. The General Letters: Hebrews-Jude (The Letters of John, considered above, also belong to this category.)Read: Harris, ch. 19a (pp. 375-388)Heb.; James; I Pet.; Jude; II Pet. D. Revelation: God's Final Victory Over EvilRead: Harris, ch. 20 (pp.


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