EVANGEL UNIVERSITY Spring Semester 2009

EVANGEL UNIVERSITY Spring Semester 2009 BIBL 116-3-5 New Testament Literature Office Hours: M-F 8:30-9:50 AM Dr. Dwight Sheets (sheetsd@evangel.edu) 3:30-4:30 PM 417 865.2815 (ext. 8527), 417 827.9467 (hm) Class Times: Lec. 3: TR 12:30 PM-1:45 PM Lec. 5: TR 2:00 PM-3:15 PM Course Description BIBL 116 New Testament Literature is a 3-credit course that consists of the study of the New Testament books of Matthew through Revelation. The class explores the historical, cultural and religious situation of the Middle and Near East during the first century AD. The majority of class time will be spent learning the literary structure and distinctive message of each book in the New Testament. Course Objectives By the end of this course you should be able to: Write all the books of the New Testament in correct order and spelling. Recall and identify significant historical, social, political, and religious aspects of the world of the New Testament. Identify the author, date, addressees, and occasion of each of the New Testament writings. Recall a simple outline, as well as the basic message(s), and theology of each book studied. Describe the main critical issues involved in the study of New Testament writings. Find and explain New Testament texts that address important Christian doctrines (such as christology, soteriology, ecclesiology, pneumatology, and eschatology). Define how the New Testament writers understood and used the Old Testament. Better use the New Testament in teaching, witnessing, and preaching. Course Textbooks Gundry, Robert H. A Survey of the New Testament. 4th Edition. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003. Class lecture outlines and charts are also available on Angel. Course Requirements 1. Reading Of the Class Text: The entirety of the assigned text must be read (see Class Schedule). Your comprehension of class discussion will require that this be done before the class session in which the topic will be discussed. In order to insure that the text is being read in a timely fashion, you will be asked on each exam to indicate how much reading has been to that point. A grade will be given accordingly. Of the Biblical Texts: The books of Matthew through Revelation must be read this quarter. A Bible Reading Schedule is included in the syllabus. You will be asked on each of the exams how much Bible reading has been completed to that point in the class. A grade will be given accordingly. Bring your Bible to class and have it out. I will regularly refer to scripture passages. Having a Bible near to refer to will help you to make sense out of much of the discussion. 1

2. Quizzes Approximately once per week class will end with a short quiz over the material from the previous week. You will be told the contents of the quiz at least one class session in advance of the quiz. If you are absent, you are responsible for finding out what will be on the quiz. This information can be found on Angel under the Course Content > Quizzes > Quiz # link. Your lowest quiz score will be dropped. 3. Gundry Questions In addition to your reading from Gundry, you must thoughtfully respond to questions from your reading of each chapter of the class text. The answers to these questions must come from your reading of Gundry, and reflect his discussion. An MS word file containing the questions for each chapter can be downloaded from the Course Content > Gundry Questions > Gundry Questions link. The questions will be answered and submitted online, but use this file to answer the questions before you submit them. Each of the assignments are listed in the Course Content > Gundry Questions link. Late submissions will receive a 25% penalty (including weekends). Due dates for the assignments listed in the Course Schedule below and online. 4. Two Exams. One Mid-Term and one Final Examination will be given. Exams will cover any information discussed up to the time of the exam. The Final Exam is not comprehensive but will only cover material discussed from the Mid-Term Exam forward. Exams will be multiple-choice and matching. PLEASE NOTE: Missed quizzes cannot be made up. Those who will be absent on quiz days due to school activities or other necessary activities must consult the professor and arrange to take the quiz before leaving campus. Exams missed for reasons other than documented emergencies will result in a failing grade. Requests to take exams or quizzes before the scheduled time must be made and approved by the instructor at least one week in advance. Requests take exams or quizzes after the scheduled time will be denied. Late work will not be accepted during finals week. Please consult the Contract Statement on page 4 of the syllabus for further information regarding late work and exams. Course Grading Weight of class requirements: Letter grade percentages: Reading 5% A (93-100%) A- (90-92%) Gundry Questions 15% B+ (87-89%) B (83-86%) B- (80-82%) Exams 50% C+ (77-79%) C (73-76%) C- (70-72%) Quizzes 30% D+ (67-69%) D (63-66%) D- (60-62%) Total 100% F (below 60%) Absentee Policy You are allowed seven absences without grade penalty. On the eighth absence you will be dropped from the class and receive a WP or WF depending on your work to that point. Please Note: (1) There are no excused absences. An absence for any reason is an absence. Thus, use absences wisely and sparingly. You may need them at the end of the semester. (2) That you are allowed seven absences is not a suggestion that these absences be taken. When you miss class, you miss notes, and most of the exam questions come from lecture. 2

(3) Those involved in college activities (sports, choir, etc.) must be aware that absences for these activities count against the seven allowed absences. Class Etiquette Turn off your cell phone before class, if you forget, do not answer if it rings, quickly turn it off. Talking on the phone in class is unacceptable; leaving class to call someone is unacceptable; neither will be tolerated. Violators will be asked to leave the class for the day. In-class computer use is acceptable for note taking and other class-pertinent activities. Other non-class related activities, especially if they disrupt others (professor included), will not be tolerated. Do not use your computer in class if you cannot control the temptation to play. Leaving class for whatever reason disturbs other students, as well as the professor. Do not feel free to come and go as you wish. Go potty before class. If you must speak to someone near you during class, do so rarely and only in a low whisper. If you speak out loud, everyone can hear you and you disturb others; it is extremely rude. Attending other sections of New Testament Literature You are enrolled in only one section of New Testament Literature. Although other sections of the class taught by the professor are identical, students may not attend another section without prior permission of the professor. Without permission attendance in another section will not count for the section in which you are enrolled. Attend the class section in which you are enrolled. Accommodation Statement Evangel University is committed to the provision of reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities, as defined in Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If you a think you may qualify for accommodations, notify your instructor and the Coordinator of Disability Services in the Academic Support Center, AB1-Suite 218, as soon as possible. Also, if you need extra assistance, the staff of the Academic Support Center will assist you. Free tutoring for classes in which you are enrolled and experiencing difficulty is provided by the Academic Support Center. Please contact the secretary in the Academic Support Center, extension 8272, for an appointment with an Academic Coach. Bible Reading Schedule MON TUE WED THU FRI Jan. 7 Matthew 1-4 Jan. 8 Matthew 5-8 Jan. 9 Matthew 9-12 Jan. 12 Matthew 13-15 Jan. 13 Matthew 16-19 Jan. 14 Matthew 20-22 Jan. 15 Matthew 23-25 Jan. 16 Matthew 26-28 Jan. 19 Mark 1-3 Jan. 20 Mark 4-6 Jan. 21 Mark 7-9 Jan. 22 Mark 10-13 Jan. 23 Mark 14-16 Jan. 26 Luke 1-3 Jan. 27 Luke 4-6 Jan. 28 Luke 7-9 Jan. 29 Luke 10-12 Jan. 30 Luke 13-15 Feb. 2 Luke 16-18 Feb. 3 Luke 19-21 Feb. 4 Luke 22-24 Feb. 5 John 1-4 Feb. 6 John 4-5 Feb. 9 John 6-8 Feb. 10 John 9-11 Feb. 11 John 12-14 Feb. 12 John 15-18 Feb. 13 John 19-21 Feb. 16 Acts 1-5 Feb. 17 Acts 6-11 Feb. 18 Acts 12-18 Feb. 19 Acts 19-23 Feb. 20 Acts 24-28 Feb. 23 Galatians 1-2 Feb. 24 Galatians 4-6 Feb. 25 1 Thess. 1-3 Feb. 26 1 Thess. 4-5 Feb. 27 2 Thessalonians Mar. 2 Mar. 3 Mar. 4 Mar. 5 Mar. 6 Mar. 9 1 Cor. 1-4 Mar. 10 1 Cor. 5-7 Mar. 11 1 Cor. 8-11 Mar. 12 1 Cor. 12-14 Mar. 13 1 Cor. 15-16 Mar. 16 2 Cor. 1-5 Mar. 17 2 Cor. 6-9 Mar. 18 2 Cor. 10-13 Mar. 19 Romans 1-4 Mar. 20 Romans 5-8 Mar. 23 Romans 9-11 Mar. 24 Romans 12-16 Mar. 25 Colossians Mar. 26 Colossians/Philemon Mar. 27 Ephesians 3

Mar. 30 Philippians Apr. 6 Hebrews 5-10 Apr. 13 Jude Apr. 20 None Mar. 31 1 Timothy Apr. 7 Hebrews 11-13 Apr. 14 1 John Apr. 21 Rev. 6-9 Apr. 1 2 Timothy Apr. 8 James Apr. 15 2&3 John Apr. 22 Rev. 10-13 Apr. 2 Titus Apr. 9 1 Peter Apr. 16 Rev. 1-5 Apr. 23 Rev. 14-18 Apr. 3 Hebrews 1-4 Apr. 10 2 Peter Apr. 17 None Apr. 24 Rev. 19-22 Class Schedule Date Discussion Reading/Quiz Dates Gundry Quest. Jan. 8 Introduction 13 Historical Background G: pp. 2-22, Quiz 15 Secular Setting of the NT G: pp. 24-43 Ch. 1, Ch. 2 20 Religious/Philosophical Setting G: pp. 44-75, Quiz 22 Religious/Philosophical Setting Ch. 3 27 Text & Canon G: pp. 78-89, Quiz 29 Life of Jesus Studies G: pp. 90-108 Ch. 4, Ch. 5 Feb. 3 Gospel Introduction Quiz 5 The Kingdom of God G: pp. 110-122 Ch 6 10 Matthew G: pp. 124-157, Quiz 12 Matthew Ch. 7, Ch. 8 17 Mark G: pp. 158-204, Quiz 19 Luke G: pp. 206-252 Ch. 9, Ch 10 1\1824 John G: pp. 254-297 26 Mid-Term Examination Mar. 3 No Class 5 No Class 10 Acts G: pp. 298 344 12 Acts Quiz Ch. 11 17 Galatians G: pp. 346-371 19 1 & 2 Thessalonians Quiz Ch. 12 24 1 Corinthians G: pp. 372-411 26 1 Corinthians Quiz Ch 13 31 2 Corinthians Apr. 2 Romans Quiz Ch. 14 7 Philemon/Colossians G: pp. 412-437 9 Ephesians; Philippians Quiz Ch. 15 14 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus G: pp. 438-454 16 Hebrews, James G: pp. 456-471 Quiz Ch. 16, Ch 17 21 1 Peter, 2 Peter, Jude G: pp. 472-501 23 1, 2 & 3 John, Revelation G: pp. 504-528; Quiz Ch. 18 FINAL EXAM WEEK 4

CONTRACT BETWEEN PROFESSOR AND STUDENT REGARDING LATE PAPERS AND TESTS Department of Theology 1. If a detailed term paper is assigned, the professor must give sufficient notice prior to the due date. In this way, the student may begin to write the paper early so that it will not be late because of unforeseeable circumstances which may arise immediately prior to the due date. 2. All late papers may be lowered one letter grade for every calendar day after the due date unless: A. The student has been ill for more than three days immediately prior to due date. B. There has been a death in the immediate family within a week prior to the due date of the assignment. 3. Communication: Notice must be given to the instructor in person, by e-mail, or by voice-mail prior to the test or due date of the paper for permission to be considered. 4. If students must take a test late or early, they then must do so on a date specified by the professor. For a test to be taken earlier or later than the scheduled time, the student needs to pick up a permission slip from the department office, have it signed by the professor and leave it with the department administrative assistant at least 24 hours before the exam is to be taken. 5. A fee of three dollars ($3) may be assessed by the Department for each exam taken early or late. If a fee is assessed, it must be paid before the exam will be graded. Furthermore, if they receive a professor s permission, students must take an early or late exam at the time agreed upon. Please report to the departmental office to pay your fee, if required, and receive your quiz or exam. A fee of $0.50 may be assessed for a make-up quiz. RATIONALE: We believe the above policy will encourage self-discipline which will lead to self-satisfaction and growth. 5 Revised 3/08 Bibliography The massive amount of literature on the topic of introduction requires that I limit this list to Introductions, Surveys, and Theologies of the New Testament. Barr, David L. New Testament Story: An Introduction. 2nd ed. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Pub. Co, [1995]. BS 2330.2.B34 1995 Barrett, C. K. The New Testament Background: Selected Documents. London, 1956. Beker, Johan Christiaan. The New Testament: A Thematic Introduction. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, [1994]. BS 2330. 2.B45 1994 Brown, Raymond Edward. An Introduction to the New Testament. 1st ed. New York: Doubleday, [1997]. BS 2330.2.B76 1997

Bruce, F. F. New Testament History. New York: Doubleday, 1980. Carson, D. A and Morris, Leon. An Introduction to the New Testament. Grand Rapids, Mich: Zondervan, [1992]. BS 2330.2.C34 1992 Cartledge, Samuel Antoine. A Conservative Introduction to the New Testament. 5th ed. Grand Rapids, Mich: Zondervan, [1948, 1938]. BS 2330.C3 1948 Collins, R. F. Introduction to the New Testament. Garden City: Doubleday, 1983. Conzelmann, Hans and Lindemann, Andreas. Interpreting The New Testament : An Introduction to the Principles and Methods of N.T. Exegesis. Peabody, Mass: Hendrickson Publishers, [1988]. BS 2361.C6 Cullmann, Oscar. The New Testament: An Introduction For The General Reader. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, [1968]. BS 2330.2.C813 Davies, W. D. Invitation to the New Testament. Garden City: Doubleday, 1966. Dods, Marcus. An Introduction to the New Testament. 10th ed. New York: T. Whittaker, [1902]. BS 2330.D6 Drane, John. Jesus and the Four Gospels. San Francisco: Harper and Row, 1979. Ehrman, Bart D. The New Testament: An Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings. New York: Oxford University Press, [1997]. BS 2330.2.E36 1997 Ford, J. Massyngberde. Bonded With The Immortal: A Pastoral Introduction to the New Testament. Wilmington, De: Michael Glazier, [1987]. BS 2330.2.F67 1987 Franzmann, Martin H. The Word of the Lord Grows: A First Historical Introduction to the New Testament. St. Louis: Concordia Pub. House, [1961]. BS 2330.2.F7 Fuller, Reginald H. Critical Introduction to the New Testament. London: Duckworth, 1966. Goppelt, L. Theology of the New Testament. trans. J. Alsup from posthumous 1976 German edition. 2 vols. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1981, 1982. Guthrie, Donald. New Testament Introduction. 3rd ed., Rev. Downers Grove, Ill: Inter-Varsity Press, [1970]. BS 2330.2.G8 1970 C.1 Guthrie, Donald. New Testament Introduction. Chicago: Inter-Varsity Press, [1965]. BS 2548.Z72 G8 Hadjiantoniou, George A. New Testament Introduction. Chicago: Moody Press, [1957]. BS 2330.2.H3 Harris, Stephen L. The New Testament : A Student's Introduction. 2nd ed. Mountain View, Calif: Mayfield Pub. Co, [1995]. BS 2330.2.H326 1995 6

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