Master Syllabus PH1313, Intro to the New Testament

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Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description

Introduction to the New Testament will provide students with an overview of the New Testament as literary text, focusing attention upon its oral, rhetorical, contextual, and documentary natures. As the semester unfolds, participants will become acquainted with the written traditions of those who belonged to a community of faith, whose writings and stories attempted to proclaim a message of hope to themselves and the world. EduKan course number: RE106

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.

SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Outcome #7: Understand each other, moving beyond simple acceptance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity by working as a team to learn, engaging with community, exhibiting cultural awareness, and creating equity

Course Outcomes

Expected learning outcomes of this course are in alignment with the learning objectives established by the 2019 Kansas Core Outcomes Project.

  1. Summarize the content and context of the New Testament.
  2. Distinguish among the various genres represented in the New Testament.
  3. Apply the tools, methods, and results of academic Biblical scholarship to New Testament texts.
  4. Analyze New Testament texts against the backdrop of Jewish, Greek, and/or Roman worlds.
  5. Evaluate basic questions about the role of the New Testament.
Course Outline
  1. The New Testament World
  2. The Gospels
  3. The Early Church and Epistles
  4. End Times and Other New Testament Topics
  5. New Testament Theology
  6. The New Testament and the World
Instructional Methods
  1. Lecture
  2. Class Discussion
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Bible
  2. Various Handouts
Methods of Assessment

Outcome 1.

Outcome 2.

Outcome 5.

  1. Objective Tests
  2. Class Participation
  3. Written Assignments
  4. Written Assignments
  5. Class Participation
  6. Objective Test
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.

Core Outcomes Project
The learning outcomes and competencies detailed in this course outline or syllabus meet, or exceed the learning outcomes and competencies specified by the Kansas Core Outcomes Groups project for this course as approved by the Kansas Board of Regents KRSN: REL1030