Logos Evangelical Seminary

Logos Evangelical Seminary NTS501-O New Testament Survey I / NTS501-S-2 New Testament Survey I Synchronous Class (3 Units) Fall, 2018 (Chicago Campus/eMITC) Instructor: Joanna Lin, ThM (PhD Student) E-mail: jlinles09@gmail.com COURSE DESCRIPTION This is a survey of the four Gospels and Acts. The survey includes the contents of each book with its historical background, literary characteristics, and theological message, and introduces current research and issues, for the purpose of fostering Christian practice. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME Upon successful completion of the course requirements, students should be able: 1. To describe the major events of the first century settings (historical background) of the Gospels and Acts; 2. To grasp the contents, literary features, and theological message of each book; 3. To interpret selected texts from the five books by using critical method(s); 4. To integrate and apply the messages of the five books in ways that foster Christian practice. COURSE FORMAT The class meets on 9/7-9/9 & /12-/14 (Fri 6:30-:30pm, Sat 9:00am-7:30pm, Sun 2:00-7:00pm) for a total of 35 instructional hours. Students will need 84 hours of course work per semester. TEXTBOOKS DeSilva, David A. An Introduction to the New Testament: Contexts, Methods and Ministry Formation. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2004. Or its Chinese translation: 德 席爾瓦 21 世紀基督教新約導論 紀榮智和李望遠譯 新北市 : 校園書房, 2013 Strauss, Mark L. Four Portraits, One Jesus: A Survey of Jesus and the Gospels. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2007. Or its Chinese translation: 史特勞斯 福音書與耶穌生平 蔡 蓓和蔣虹嘉譯 South Pasadena, CA: 美國麥種傳道會,2013 1

RECOMMENDED READING Blomberg, Craig L. Jesus and the Gospels: An Introduction and Survey. 2 nd ed. Nashville, TN: B&H Academic, 2009. Carson, D. A., and Douglas J. Moo. An Introduction to the New Testament. 2 nd ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2005. Or its Chinese translation: 21 世紀新約導論 尹妙珍和紀榮神 譯 香港 : 天道,2007 Elwell, Walter A., and Robert W. Yarbrough. Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1998. Or its Chinese translation: 新約透析 : 歷史與神學的探索 李愛明譯 香港 : 國際聖經協會, 2000 Guthrie, Donald. New Testament Introduction. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1990. 黃錫木編著 四福音與經外平行經文合參 三版 香港 : 漢語聖經協會,2008 COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING Participation (5%) 1. All students are required to attend the class meetings and actively participate in the discussions indicated in the Course Schedule below. 2. Students whose absence has reached 30% will not receive the course credit. Readings (25%) 1. Read the four Gospels and the Book of Acts three times (2 in Chinese and 1 in English). Develop one question from each book (totally 5 questions) that you want to study further for this course and write one devotional reflection on each book (totally 5 reflections; 200 words each). Email me this statement: By September 1, 2018, I, [your full name], have completed % of the scripture readings. as well as the five questions and the five reflections before/on 9/1/2018. (15%) 2. Read DeSilva: Chapters 1-9 and Strauss: Chapters 1-20. Compile a reading journal (one page of a journal equals to 0 pages of reading). Email me this statement: By October, 2018, I, [your full name], have completed % of the Textbook readings. as well as the reading journal before/on //2018. (%) 3. Reading 900 pages in English (including readings for the final paper) is required for this course. Email me this statement: By December 14, 2018, I, [your full name], have completed reading pages in English. before/on 12/14/2018. 2

Discussion (%) 1. Each student is expected to share at least one substantial original post and one substantial response post on the bulletin board via Populi. December 8, 2018 will be the final day for all postings. 2. Your post (80-0 words) may be thoughts, questions, reflection, and insights related to your readings or the content of the course, aiming to contribute to the leaning of your classmates. 3. The instructor may initiate topics for discussion. Presentation (%) 1. The topic, thesis statement, outline, method, and references of the final paper or sermon will be due on October 12, 2018. 2. Each student has minutes to present it in class on October 14, 2018. Exams (25%) 1. Quizzes on scripture memory: 1) Each student is to write out the memorized verses with no helps; 2) You are required to use either NIV English translation or Chinese Union Version; 3) The memory verses for each book will be tested right after the book is covered. The verses are Mark :43-45, Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 24:44-48, Acts 1:7-8, and John :7-11. (5%) 2. Final exam: 1) A take-home exam will be posted on the bulletin board via Populi on December 1, 2018 and it will be due before/on December 14, 2018; 2) This exam is to be the work of each student individually; you may not discuss it with anyone else or seek any assistance through books or internets, etc.; 3) You can only use an unmarked Bible during the three hours exam. Email me the answer sheet after completing it with this honor pledge: I, [your full name], affirm that I have not received any unauthorized help on this exam, and that all work has been my own. (20%) Final Paper or Sermon (25%): 1. The final paper should have 4,500-5,000 words with a clear thesis statement, 7 or more resources with proper citations (limit 2 online resources), and the accurate. 2. Or you can write a sermon. The sermon should have 4,500-5,000 words with illustration, application, and 7 or more resources with proper citations (limit 2 online resources). You need to submit both a sermon in written form and a video of your preaching. 3. This is due on December 14, 2018. You should not use any paper from other courses or a former sermon for this assignment. Please note that plagiarism will be given 0 to this project. 3

Grading Scale: Percentage Grade Point Percentage Grade Point A 93.5-0.0 4.000 C 73.5-76.4 2.000 A- 90.0-93.4 3.667 C- 70.0-73.4 1.667 B+ 86.5-89.9 3.333 D+ 66.5-69.9 1.333 B 83.5-86.4 3.000 D 63.5-66.4 1.000 B- 80.0-83.4 2.667 D- 60.0-63.4 0.667 C+ 76.5-79.9 2.333 F 59.9 or below 0.000 *Late assignments will be given lower grades for penalty. COURSE SCHEDULE AND ASSIGNMENTS Date Contents Due Date Preparatory Assignments 1. Read the four Gospels and the Book of Acts three times. Email 9/1/2018 me this statement: By September 1, 2018, I, [your full name], have completed % of the scripture readings. as well as the five questions and the five reflections. 2. Read DeSilva: Chapters 1-9 and Strauss: Chapters 1-20. Email me //2018 this statement: By October, 2018, I, [your full name], have completed % of the Textbook readings. as well as the reading journal. Week 1 Class Meetings 9/7 1. Introduction to the Course 2. Introduction to the Gospels (Part I): DeSilva Ch 1-2 & Strauss Ch 1-3 9/8 1. Introduction to the Gospels (Part II): DeSilva Ch 3-4 & Strauss Ch 4-6 2. The Gospel of Mark: DeSilva Ch 5 & Strauss Ch 7 3. The Gospel of Matthew: DeSilva Ch 6 & Strauss Ch 8 9/8/2018 Quizzes on scripture memory: Mark :43-45, Matthew 28:19-20 4

9/9 1. The Gospel of Luke: DeSilva Ch 7 & Strauss Ch 9 2. Acts (Part I): DeSilva Ch 8 & Elwell Ch 13 9/9/2018 Quiz on scripture memory: Luke 24:44-48 Preparatory Assignments 1. Each student is expected to share at least one substantial original 12/8/2018 the post and one substantial response post on the bulletin board via final day for all Populi. postings 2. The topic, thesis statement, outline, method, and references of the /12/2018 final paper or sermon should be ready. Week 2 Class Meetings /12 Acts (Part II): DeSilva Ch 8 & Elwell Ch 14-16 /12/2018 Quiz on scripture memory: Acts 1:7-8 /13 1. The Gospel of John: DeSilva Ch 9 & Strauss Ch 2. The Life, Ministry, Words, Deeds, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ: Straus Ch 11-20 & Elwell Ch 8-9 /13/2018 Quiz on scripture memory: John :7-11 /14 1. Approaches & Study of the Gospels and Jesus: Elwell Ch -12 2. Each student has minutes to present the topic, thesis statement, outline, method, and references of the final paper or sermon in class. /14/2018 After the Class Meetings 1. Email me this statement: By December 14, 2018, I, [your full 12/14/2018 name], have completed reading pages in English. 2. A take-home exam will be posted on the bulletin board via Populi on December 1, 2018 and it will be due before/on December 14, 5

2018. Email me the answer sheet after completing it with this honor pledge: I, [your full name], affirm that I have not received any unauthorized help on this exam, and that all work has been my own. 3. The final paper or Sermon is due on December 14, 2018. Rubrics for Grading the Final Paper Cover Page Introduction Thesis Statement Needs Work 0-6 points Missing or misspelling more than 3 items Introduce without clarity Did not explain the purpose and no argument Organization The structure is not clear; four elements are not aligned Supporting Evidence Analysis Inadequate evidence to support thesis Inadequate discussion of topic, lack interaction or Average 7 points Missing 2-3 items or misspelling 2-3 words Introduce with less clarity Purpose and/or argument lack clarity The structure is not clear; three elements are not aligned Provide some evidence to support thesis Some discussion of topic, lack interaction or Good 8-9 points Missing one item or has one false spelling Introduce with most clarity Purpose and/or argument with most clarity The structure is clear and logical; one or two elements are not aligned Provide adequate evidence to support thesis Provides discussion of topic, some interaction Excellent points Shows topic, names of students and instructor, course title, date Introduce the topic, method, and thesis statement with clarity Explains the purpose of the paper and presents an argument with clarity The paper is well structured with introduction, body, conclusion; arguments based on the thesis, and conclusion summarizes the body Provide convincing evidence to support thesis statement Provides detailed discussion of topic, interacts with published Points Awarded 6

interpretation of research result Mechanics More than 5 grammatical, syntactical or factual errors Tone The tone is inappropriate for the research paper References Format Lack of evidence of synthetic research, has 5 or more errors in citations 5 or more errors in interpretation of research result 3-5 grammatical, syntactical or factual errors The tone lacks professionalism Evidence of synthetic research but 3-4 errors in citations 3-4 errors in with published resources and some interpretation of research result A few grammatical, syntactical or factual errors The tone is professional but not consistent Evidence of synthetic research but 1-2 errors in citations 1-2 errors in resources and interprets research result No grammatical, syntactical or factual errors The tone is consistently professional and appropriate for an academic research paper Evidence of synthetic research, accurate citations All accurate in with introduction, body, conclusion, and with footnote and bibliography as Logos requires Rubrics for Grading the Sermon Video Introduction Enunciation Needs Work 0-6 points Boring, not engaging Lack enunciation Average 7 points Has introduction but lacks engaging Some areas need enunciations Good 8-9 points Proper introduction but needs to be more engaging A few unclear enunciations Excellent points Grab the attention, engaging, creates the need to listen Clear enunciation Points Awarded 7

Appearance Manner Structure Conclusion Illustration Application Footnote Bibliography 3 or more areas short of proper attire Awkward or distracting gesture Lacks logical structure Does not follow the content of the sermon Lack illustration or inappropriate to the points Lack of application or inappropriate application 4 or more errors in 4 or more errors in 2 areas short of proper attire Nervousness, distracting gesture Clear, logical 2 points need work Stress the central theme, but add extra point or distraction Stretched, not tight illustration(s) Applicable but not doable or not follow the points 2-3 errors in 2-3 errors in 1 area short of proper attire Calm, controlled Clear, logical, 1 point needs work Stress the central theme, clear but 1 area need improving Appropriate to the points, need to be more engaging Applicable, but too general 1 error in 1 error in Proper attire, groomed hair Perfect calm, controlled Clear, logical, easy to follow Stress the central theme, clear, convincing Appropriate to the points, engaging, relevant Applicable, practical, specific, doable, follow the points Cite with accuracy and correct Cite with accuracy and correct BIBLIOGRAPHY General Introduction and Dictionary: Aland, Kurt, ed. Synopsis of the Four Gospels: Greek-English Edition of the Synopsis Quattuor Evangeliorum. Stuttgart: United Bible Societies, 1975. Green, Joel B., Jeannine K. Brown, and Nicholas Perrin, eds. Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels. 2 nd ed. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2013. McKnight, Scot, and Grand R. Osborne, eds. The Face of New Testament Studies: A Survey of Recent Research. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2004. 黃錫木編 四福音合參 - 改編自 K. Aland, Synopsis of the Four Gospels 香港, 基道, 1995 8

斯諾德格拉斯 主耶穌的比喻 林秀娟譯 South Pasadena, CA: 美國麥種傳道會, Matthew: 2013 France, R. T. The Gospel of Matthew. NICNT. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2007. Hagner, Donald A. Matthew 1-13. WBC 33A. Dallas, TX: Word Books, 1993.. Matthew 14-28. WBC 33B. Dallas, TX: Word Books, 1995. Luz, Ulrich. Matthew 1-7: A Commentary. Translated by James E. Crouch. Edited by Helmut Koester. Hermeneia 40a. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2007.. Matthew 8-20: A Commentary. Trans. Translated by James E. Crouch. Edited by Helmut Koester. Hermeneia 40b. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2001.. Matthew 21-28: A Commentary. Hermeneia 40c. Translated by James E. Crouch. Edited by Helmut Koester. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2005. Nolland, John. The Gospel of Matthew: A Commentary on the Greek Text. NIGTC. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2005. Stanton, Graham N. A Gospel for a New People: Studies in Matthew. Louisville, KY: Westminster/John Knox Press, 1993.. Studies in Matthew and Early Christianity. Edited by Markus Bockmuehl and David Lincicum. Tübingen, Germany: Mohr Siebeck, 2013. Turner, David L. Matthew. BECNT. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2008. 卡森 馬太福音 周俞雲翔譯 South Pasadena, CA: 美國麥種傳道會,2013 吳羅瑜 義僕與君王 - 馬太福音注釋 ( 卷上, 卷下 ) 香港..中國神學研究院,1996 馬有藻 天國的福音 - 馬太福音詮釋 香港..中信,1994 黃鴻興 馬太福音 天道聖經註釋 香港 : 天道書樓,2016 邁克爾 威爾金斯 馬太福音 ( 卷上 卷下 ) 國際釋經應用系列 (The NIV Application Commentary)40A & B 古志薇和陳秀媚譯 香港 : 漢語聖經協會, 2016 9

Mark: Boring, M. Eugene. Mark: A Commentary. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2006. Collins, Adela Yarbro. Mark: A Commentary. Hermeneia 41. Edited by Harold W. Attridge. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2007. Evans, Craig A. Mark 8:27-16:20. WBC 34B. Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2001. France, R. T. The Gospel of Mark: A Commentary on the Greek Text. NIGTC. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2002. Guelich, Robert A. Mark 1-8:26. WBC 34A. Dallas, TX: Word Books, 1989. Gundry, Robert H. Mark: A Commentary on His Apology for the Cross. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1993. Lane, William L. The Gospel According to Mark. NICNT. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1974. Stein, Robert H. Mark. BECNT. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2008. 大衛 加蘭 馬可福音 ( 卷上 卷下 ) 國際釋經應用系列 (The NIV Application Commentary)41A & B 沈珪譯 香港 : 漢語聖經協會,2016 葉雅蓮 馬可福音 ( 卷上 卷下 ) 天道聖經註釋 香港 : 天道書樓,2011 & 2016 Luke: Bock, Darrell L. Luke 1:1-9:50. BECNT. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 1994.. Luke 9:51-24:53. BECNT. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 1996. Carroll, John T. Luke: A Commentary. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox, 2012. Green, Joel B. The Gospel of Luke. NICNT. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1997. Marshall, I. Howard. The Gospel of Luke: A Commentary on the Greek Text. NIGTC. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1978. Nolland, John. Luke 1-9:20. WBC 35A. Dallas, TX: Word Books, 1989.. Luke 9:21-18:34. WBC 35B. Dallas, TX: Word Books, 1993.. Luke 18:35-24:53. WBC 35C. Dallas, TX: Word Books, 1993.

鮑維均 路加福音 ( 卷上 卷下 ) 天道聖經註釋 香港 : 天道書樓,2008 & 2009 John: Beasley-Murray, George R. John. 2 nd ed. WBC 36. Dallas, TX: Word Books, 1999. Brown, Raymond E. The Gospel according to John i-xii. New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1966.. The Gospel according to John xiii-xxi. New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1970. Köstenberger, Andreas J. John. BECNT. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2004. Lincoln, Andrew T. The Gospel according to Saint John. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2005. Michaels, J. Ramsey. The Gospel of John. NICNT. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 20. Thompson, Marianne Meye. John: A Commentary. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox, 2015. 白基 約翰福音 ( 卷上 卷下 ) 國際釋經應用系列 ( The NIV Application Commentary)43 黃愈軒譯 香港 : 漢語聖經協會,2009 卡森 約翰福音 潘秋松譯 South Pasadena, CA: 美國麥種傳道會,2007 柯魯斯 約翰福音 丁道爾新約聖經註釋 楊曼如譯 新北市 : 校園書房,2005 鍾志邦 約翰福音 ( 卷上 卷下 ) 天道聖經註釋 香港 : 天道書樓,2003 & 2004 Acts: Bruce, F. F. The Acts of the Apostles: Greek Text with Introduction and Commentary. 3 rd Revised and Enlarged Edition. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1990. Holladay, Carl R. Acts: A Commentary. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox, 2016. Keener, Craig S. Acts: An Exegetical Commentary. 4 vols. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2012-2015. Liefeld, Walter L. Interpreting the Book of Acts. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1995. Padilla, Osvaldo. The Acts of the Apostles: Interpretation, History and Theology. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2016. 11

Pervo, Richard I. Acts: A Commentary. Hermeneia 44. Edited by Harold W. Attridge. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2009. Witherington III, Ben. The Acts of the Apostles: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1998. 艾哲夫 費蘭度 使徒行傳 ( 卷上 卷下 ) 國際釋經應用系列 ( The NIV Application Commentary)44A & B 黃宜嫻譯 香港 : 漢語聖經協會,2013 馬饒富 縱橫天下之使徒 - 使徒行傳註釋 李寶珠譯 El Monte, CA: 台福傳播中心, 2001 張永信 使徒行傳 ( 卷一 ~ 卷三 ) 天道聖經註釋 香港 : 天道書樓 1999-2001 張達民 黃錫木 風起云涌的初代教會 - 使徒行傳析讀 香港 : 基道,2002 12