A New Testament Flyover

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1 NT501 Syllabus v. 1.0 A New Testament Flyover REQUIRED RESOURCES Reformed Theological Seminary Spring 2016 The New Testament is a book of what St. Paul once called God s many-sided wisdom (Eph 3:10), wisdom that is central to the work of soul care and the restoration of relationships broken by the Fall. The richness of what God has revealed about himself in Christ comes to us through the most diverse of individuals from down-to-earth Mark to mystery-captivated John, from faith-promoting Paul to works-defending James. And the communities the gospel first created anticipated challenges that Christians have faced ever since: how to balance truth and love, freedom and discipline, mercy and justice, mission and nurture. The Bible, in a translation of your choice. A really good study Bible is not a bad idea either one of the several iterations of the Reformation Study Bible is not a bad place to start. Carson, Moo, Naselli, Introducing the New Testament: A Short Guide to Its History and Message (Zondervan, Abridged: 2010) (ISBN: ). Larry Hurtado, At the Origins of Christian Worship: The Context and Character of Earliest Christian Devotion (Eerdmans, 2000) (ISBN: ) In this flyover of the New Testament, we will explore each book s promise and challenge for our call to do the work of presenting every person mature in Christ (Col 1:28) and building up the body of Christ (Eph 4:12). Luke Timothy Johnson, Living Jesus: Learning the Heart of the Gospel (HarperOne) (ISBN ). Reggie M. Kidd Reformed Theological Seminary/Orlando, Emeritus Professor of New Testament, & The Cathedral Church of St. Luke, A handful of articles posted via Dropbox (link on p. 3 of the syllabus), to be read in conjunction with particular sections of the NT. Acting Dean prof@reggiekidd.com h) m) [1]

2 RTS/O Fall 2013 WORSHIP ASSIGNMENTS Classroom (33.3%) Attend every class. Read ahead of class what you are asked to read, especially the NT (there is no precourse reading assignment.) Lead or help lead class discussion (as assigned, depending on class size) on the counseling So What? of readings (biblical and secondary) and lectures. Notebook (33.3%) Build a notebook of answers to questions in Carson, Moo, Naselli (due electronically to prof@reggiekidd.com) before class the second week of each unit). Final Exam (33.3%) By the end of the Final Exam period (May 19), write an essay describing one or more of your counseling situations (current or past, formal or informal) in which new insights from three different portions of the New Testament (as we have apportioned in this course) would have been helpful. This is an open Bible & open resource exercise. Please ask your professor to read no more than 2000 words (about 7-8 pages double-spaced, 12 point font). Due electronically (.pdf or.doc or.pages) to prof@reggiekidd.com by midnight Thursday, May 19. RUBRICS FOR ESSAY EVALUATIONS 25% Logic & Flow: Does the essay make clear and cogent points? Do the arguments make sense (regardless of whether the instructor happens to agree with them)? 25% Writing Style: Is the paper written in English that is grammatically correct? (A first person voice is welcomed undisciplined stream of consciousness is not.) 40% Use of Bible, Class Lectures, and Readings: Does the paper interact appropriately with these sources? 10% Artfulness: Does the paper sing? is it wordsmithed? ( B papers have good logic & flow, use grammar correctly, and interact appropriately with sources. A papers have an x-factor artistry about them.) [2]

3 OVERVIEW OF NT FLYOVER Handouts available via Dropbox at Wk 1 & 2 (Feb 11 & 18) 1 Matthew & James Living out Israel s story in Jesus Wk 2 & 3 (Feb 18 & Mar 3) 2 Introducing Paul Reimagining God s story (and very being!) in light of Christ s death & resurrection Wk 3 & 4 (Mar 3 & 10) 3 The 1st Missionary Journey, & the Galatians Correcting an under-realized eschatology, so we may live no longer under Law because new creation is here 4 The 2nd Missionary Journey & the Thessalonians Correcting a hyperactive eschatology, so we may pursue holiness (1Th 4:3) because the already still matters Wk 4 & 5 (Mar 10 & 17) 5 The 3rd Missionary Journey & the Corinthians Correcting an over-realized eschatology, so we may keep God s commandments (1Co 7:19) because the not yet is not quite here Wk 5 & 6 (Mar 17 & 31) 6 Romans from faith to faith I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me, and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave himself for me (Gal. 2:20 RSV). [3]

4 Wk 6 & 7 (Mar 31 & Apr 7) 7 Mark s Gospel & Peter s Epistles Under his spiritual father s tutelage, once-timid John Mark explains Christ s path of suffering and glory and ours! Wk 7 & 8 (Apr 7 & 14) 8 Luke/Acts Paul s traveling companion traces what Christ began (Acts 1:1) to do in his Gospel, and continues to do in the emerging church to bring the gospel to the Jew first and also to the Greek Wk 8 & 9 (Apr 14 & 21) 9 Paul s Later Letters Paul applies his Christology: the God-Man humbles us to show us we are not God (Crete & Philippi), and the God-Man ennobles us and lifts us above false gods (Ephesus & Colossae) Wk 9 & 10 (Apr 21 & 28) 10 John s Gospel and His Letters John unpacks the glory of the God-Man Wk 10 & 11 (Apr 28 & May 5) 11 Hebrews Christ the God-Man leads our worship: he declares the Father s name, sings in the congregation, prays for those he has cleansed, and hosts us into God s presence Wk Revelation Christ the God-Man receives our worship: Worthy is the Lamb (May 5) When in former times God spoke to our forefathers, he spoke in fragmentary and varied fashion through the prophets. But in the final age he has spoken to us in the Son (Heb. 1:1-2a NEB). [4]

5 Course Objectives Related to MAC Student Learning Outcomes Course: NT501 New Testament Survey for MAC Professor: Dr. Reggie Kidd Campus: Orlando Date: Spring 2016 MAC Student Learning Outcomes In order to measure the success of the MAC curriculum, RTS has defined the following as the intended outcomes of the student learning process. Each course contributes to these overall outcomes. This rubric shows the contribution of this course to the MAC outcomes. Rubric!! Moderate! Minimal! Mini-Justification FOUNDATIONS Understands and applies the basic knowledge needed to be an effective counselor including: the history and philosophy of counseling/soul care, a variety of counseling models and theories, ethics and professional standards of practice, and a psychological, biblical and theological framework for counseling/soul care. COUNSELING, PREVENTION, AND INTERVENTION Able to describe and apply the principles of mental and spiritual health, including prevention, intervention, consultation, education, and advocacy, as well as the operation of programs and networks that promote mental health in a cultural/global society. DIVERSITY AND ADVOCACY Understands and demonstrates how living in a cultural/global society affects clients who are seeking clinical mental health counseling services, as well as the effects of sin such as racism, discrimination, sexism, power, privilege, and oppression on one s own life and career and those of the client. ASSESSMENT Understands and applies various models and approaches to clinical evaluation and their appropriate uses, including diagnostic interviews, mental status examinations, symptom inventories, and psychoeducational and personality assessments, and is sensitive to the complications of diagnosis and interpretation of formal and informal evaluation. RESEARCH AND EVALUATION Understands and demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate research relevant to the practice of clinical mental health counseling through a biblical worldview. DIAGNOSIS Knows and applies the principles of the diagnostic process, including differential diagnosis, and the use of current diagnostic tools, such as the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), and evaluates them through a biblical and theological framework. INTEGRATION Integration of biblical & theological concepts with counseling practices. SANCTIFICATION Demonstrates a love for Triune God Moderate Course focuses on the NT as providing a biblical and theological framework for counseling. Course explores NT responses to the effects of sin in the 1st and requires students to engage 21 st century applicability. Course requires reflection, writing, and discussion of the application of biblical and theological concepts to counseling cases. A persistent them in the writings; thus, a persistent theme in classroom emphasis.