This course surveys the literature of the New Testament along with select other early Christian texts. Special attention is devoted to the figures of Jesus and Paul in both their historical contexts and in the history of their influence. The course also cultivates skills in public biblical interpretation, including attention to the social, historical, and religious contexts of earliest Christianity, and in interpretation as a communal endeavor. Given these interests, NT 100 and NT 100W presuppose BI 100 or BI 100W.
This course aims to be both formative and informative. While we cover a great deal of information, we will also cultivate spiritual and professional skills and dispositions, including holy curiosity, constructive conversation, engagement with issues of diversity and difference, and effective communication. This course features explicit reflection on biblical interpretation in the context of religious leadership. Our context as a confessing community that fosters critical theological reflection presents a vital challenge. We value theological inquisitiveness and pastoral imagination. Every day we will ask, “What theological questions arise from our engagement with this subject matter?”
In order to cultivate students’ facility in public biblical interpretation, written assignments emphasize the ability to develop persuasive interpretive arguments.
This course will be graded on a Pass/Fail basis, with a minimum grade of C required for a Pass. If you need or prefer a standard letter grade, please inform the Registrar in writing.
This course aims to be both formative and informative. While we cover a great deal of information, we will also cultivate spiritual and professional skills and dispositions, including holy curiosity, constructive conversation, engagement with issues of diversity and difference, and effective communication. This course features explicit reflection on biblical interpretation in the context of religious leadership. Our context as a confessing community that fosters critical theological reflection presents a vital challenge. We value theological inquisitiveness and pastoral imagination. Every day we will ask, “What theological questions arise from our engagement with this subject matter?”
In order to cultivate students’ facility in public biblical interpretation, written assignments emphasize the ability to develop persuasive interpretive arguments.
This course will be graded on a Pass/Fail basis, with a minimum grade of C required for a Pass. If you need or prefer a standard letter grade, please inform the Registrar in writing.
- Teacher: Greg Carey