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New Testament Theology

This course, CRS824 - New Testament Theology, is a three-credit course designed for MA Programme students in Christian Theology. It explores the New Testament, focusing on the activities and challenges of the early Christian Church under divine guidance. The course examines the coherent nature of New Testament materials, the unity within the Trinity, and their plan for humanity's salvation. It also encourages students to evaluate and address contemporary Church and societal issues by understanding biblical context and content.

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195h

Study Time

13

Weeks

15h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

New TestamentTheologyChristSalvationTrinity

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

No Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Branches of Theology

2

Development of New Testament Theology

3

Nature of New Testament Theology

4

Kingdom of God

5

Theology of God

6

Christology

7

Holy Spirit

8

Sin and Salvation

9

Pauline Theology

Total Topics9 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: The Discipline of Theology and New Testament Theology

3h

Unit 1: Introductory Materials to New Testament Theology

3 study hours

•Read the introduction to New Testament Theology.
•Understand the different branches of theology.
•Explore the connection between New Testament and Biblical Theology.
•Define New Testament Theology and its nature.

Week

2

Module 1: The Discipline of Theology and New Testament Theology

3h

Unit 2: Development of New Testament Theology

3 study hours

•Trace the development of New Testament theology from the Middle Ages through the Reformation Era.
•State the relationship between Biblical Criticism and New Testament Theology.
•Identify the differences between the various branches of biblical criticism.
•List the pros and cons of each method of the study of New Testament Theology.

Week

3

Module 1: The Discipline of Theology and New Testament Theology

3h

Unit 3: The Nature of New Testament Theology

3 study hours

•Identify the central figure of New Testament Theology.
•Account for how the mission of Christ has contributed to the unity of New Testament Theology.
•Define Kerygma and show the link it provides between the Old Testament, the Gospels, and the apostles.

Week

4

Module 1: The Discipline of Theology and New Testament Theology

3h

Unit 4: Old Testament and Jewish Background to New Testament Theology

3 study hours

•Account for the relationship between the Old and New Testament.
•Identify the contributions of Jewish literature to the coming of Christ.
•List the terms and concepts in the New Testament that were taken from or influenced by Jewish literature.
•Know the Apocrypha books.

Week

5

Module 1: The Discipline of Theology and New Testament Theology

3h

Unit 5: Hellenistic Background to New Testament Theology

3 study hours

•Identify the influence of Philo on the New Testament.
•Identify the positive and negative influences of Gnosticism.
•List the ideas and words of the New Testament authors took from Greek and Roman cultural and social activities.
•List the contributions of the mystery religions.

Week

6

Module 2: The Kingdom of God in the New Testament Theology

3h

Unit 1: John the Baptist and the Kingdom of God

3 study hours

•Discuss the character of John and his parents.
•Discover the things that played the prophets role during the 400 years of silence.
•Compare John with other Old Testament prophets.
•Give account of the Theological meaning of John's baptism.

Week

7

Module 2: The Kingdom of God in the New Testament Theology

3h

Unit 2: The Meaning and the Presence of the Kingdom of God

3 study hours

•Define the kingdom of God
•List the signs of the presence of the kingdom of God.
•Judge whether the kingdom of God is still present in our time.
•Discuss the nature of this world.
•Identify the relationship between the Church and the Kingdom

Week

8

Module 2: The Kingdom of God in the New Testament Theology

3h

Unit 3: Understanding the God of the Kingdom

3 study hours

•List the parables that express God's nature of seeking.
•State what God seeks people to do.
•Explain the parable of the Great Banquet in relation to the inviting God.
•Identify the gifts that accompany the great gift of the kingdom

Week

9

Module 2: The Kingdom of God in the New Testament Theology

3h

Unit 4: The Mystery and Ethics of the Kingdom of God

3 study hours

•Explain what we mean by the Kingdom of God.
•List the parables that exemplify the mystery of the Kingdom of God.
•Identify the attitudes of scholars to the ethical teaching of Jesus Christ.
•List the most prominent ethical issues discussed by Christ.

Week

10

Module 3: The Theology of God, Christ, Holy Spirit, Man and Paul

3h

Unit 1: The Doctrine of God in the New Testament

3 study hours

•Discuss the doctrine of creation in the New Testament
•Explain what how God takes care of creation.
•Be familiar with the central ideas of each of the titles of God.
•Explain we mean by attributes of God.

Week

11

Module 3: The Theology of God, Christ, Holy Spirit, Man and Paul

3h

Unit 2: Christology in the New Testament

3 study hours

•Discuss the messiahship of Christ.
•Explain why Christ is called Son of David.
•Compare the Old Testament usage of the servant of God with that of Christ.
•List the meanings of the name 'Son of Man'.
•Explain the various ways that the title Lord apply to Christ.
•Appreciate the importance of the death of Christ

Week

12

Module 3: The Theology of God, Christ, Holy Spirit, Man and Paul

3h

Unit 3: The world and man in the New Testament

3 study hours

•Identify the different spiritual agencies that exist in this world.
•Trace the human journey from creation to his present state and find out the root of human problems.
•Explain man's standing with God after the fall.
•List the different terms used in the New Testament by different authors for sin.

Week

13

Module 3: The Theology of God, Christ, Holy Spirit, Man and Paul

3h

Unit 4: The Place of the Holy Spirit in New Testament Theology

3 study hours

•Outline the role of the Holy Spirit in the birth and early life of Christ.
•Enumerate the ways that Christ made use of the Holy Spirit in his ministry.
•Show the differences in the life and ministry of the apostles before and after they received the Holy Spirit.
•Identify the role of the Holy Spirit and that of humanity in regeneration and sanctification
•Find out what gifts of the Holy Spirit are more important.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a timeline of key events and figures in the development of New Testament Theology (Units 2, 4, 5).

2

Develop concept maps linking the major themes of the New Testament: God, Christ, Holy Spirit, Man, and Salvation (Module 3).

3

Practice defining and comparing different approaches to New Testament Theology (Units 1-3).

4

Outline the key arguments and counter-arguments related to the historicity and interpretation of the Gospels (Units 2, 3).

5

Prepare summaries of the major ethical teachings of Jesus and Paul, noting their implications for contemporary Christian life (Units 3, 5).

6

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and Self-Assessment Exercises (SAEs) to identify areas needing further study.

7

Allocate specific study time for each module, focusing on areas of personal weakness.

8

Form a study group to discuss complex topics and share insights.

9

Create flashcards for key terms, figures, and dates to aid memorization.

10

Practice writing essay responses to potential exam questions, focusing on clarity, coherence, and theological accuracy.

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