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This course is designed to provide an overview and survey
of the New Testament. Important content and key theological themes of the
New Testament will be taught while addressing basic principles of Bible
study and exposition. Because the study of God's Word is not merely an academic
or cognitive exercise, students will be encourage in this class to grow
in their love for God, their heart for worship, their love for people, their
desire to study the Bible, and their heart for evangelism and missions. |
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- Exams
Students will be given three exams based on the three primary divisions
of the New Testament: Gospels, Acts & Pauline, and Hebrews-Revelation.
The content of these three exams will cover the portions of the Bible
read for class, and will be based primarily upon class lectures.
- Reading
Students will be required to read the entire New Testament for this
class. The percentage of reading completed will be reported at the time
of each of the three exams. Though reading from Encountering the New
Testament is not required it will be of assistance in preparing for
exams.
- Personal Journal
Because the study of God's Word is not merely to be a cognitive exercise,
students will be keeping a personal journal of their reading through
the New Testament. At a MINIMUM, students must journal at least one
half page (around 250 words) for each book of the New Testament. Entries
should focus on what God is personally teaching the student through
each book of the New Testament. Issues related to spelling, grammar,
writing style, etc. will not effect the grade of this assignment. The
only two items that will be assessed in the student's grade will be,
1) Did the student interact with each book of the New Testament in a
personal and meaningful way, and 2) Did the student meet the minimum
requirements of 250 words per entry? Students may wish to journal in
the form of a prayer to the Lord, or they may wish to simply write their
thoughts about the book of the New Testament they just read.
- Attendance, Class Participation, & Seating
Because student participation will be an important part of the learning
experience, attendance and class participation will be a part of the
overall grade in the course. Students are permitted four unexcused absences
without penalty. Only officially excused College events and extended
illnesses are considered excused absences. Unexcused absences include
sickness, car trouble, family or work obligations, previous class hour
activities, etc. Students should be wise, using their unexcused absences
only for real needs and emergencies. Each unexcused absence after four
will lower the student's grade based on the following scale: 5th (-1%
point), 6th (-2% points), & 7th (-3% points). Any student missing 8
classes or more, except for extended illness, will automatically fail
the course. Due to the large size of the class, seating will be assigned.
In order to prevent late students from disrupting class after it has
begun, students must be in their seats at the start of class (1:55pm).
Once the door is closed, no student may enter the class. If students
miss class for any reason, they are responsible for all class notes
and announcements. They are to receive such information from other students,
not the instructor.
- Additional Course Information
Class behavior must be fitting for the college setting.
Any actions or talking that may be distracting or disrespectful to other
students or to the instructor are not permitted. Unresponsive offenders
may be dismissed from that day's session or face course failure.
Cheating is not tolerated in any form. Any instance of
cheating will result in immediate failure of the course. For more information,
see the official College policy in the Student Handbook.
Students with special needs requiring learning assistance or
accommodation must notify the instructor in writing before the end of
the second week of the course. Students should identify their needs
in order for the professor to assist them in their learning.
Office Hours. If you need to reach me for any reason,
you may use the phone number and e-mail address provided at the beginning
of this syllabus at anytime. The best time to meet with me is following
our class at 3pm. I may also be reach at office N372 30-40 minutes prior
to each class session.
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