NT 1331-01 10 H. Brouillette
NEW TESTAMENT HISTORY AND LITERATURE
COURSE SYLLABUS
Zion Bible College
NT 1331-01, 3 credits
Spring 2011
Mondays 8:00 – 10:50 a.m.
Classroom Building Room 206
Helen Brouillette, MACE, Associate Professor
Office: Academy Hall, Room 145; Phone: 978-468-3453
Office Hours: Monday 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
E-mail:
The mission of Zion Bible College is to teach and train students for excellent Pentecostal ministry, in fulfillment of the Great Commission.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is a study of New Testament writings in the context of history, culture, and geography. Attention is given to the Intertestamental period, Judaism, and Christianity in the first century, the life and ministry of Jesus, and the establishment and ministry of the apostolic church. Main events, issues, and persons, as well as the literary structure and theological themes of each book are studied.
COURSE OBJECTIVES (The student will)
1. Classify the books of the New Testament by genre and author
2. Identify the author of each book and give explanation of authorship.
3. Understand the major historical, political, and religious events of the Second Temple Period.
4. Know major themes of each book of the New Testament
5. Know key teachings of Christ in the Gospels
6. Know key teachings of the Pauline and General Epistles
7. Investigate the purpose of each New Testament book
8. Become acquainted with first century writers and writings, both secular and sacred, as they relate to culture, religion, peoples, and events of the New Testament era.
9. Identify key New Testament locations on a map.
TEXTBOOKS:
The Holy Bible: Preferably the New American Standard.
Elwell, Walter A. and Robert Yarborough. Encountering the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1998.
Elwell, Walter A. and Robert Yarborough. Readings from the First Century World. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1998.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Reading:
Student should pre-read Encountering the New Testament, and Readings from the First Century World, according to the lecture schedule. Verification forms are located at the end of the syllabus, student is to detach each verification, sign and turn in on the due date. Verification Two MUST BE STAPLED Reading is NOT skimming.
a. Bible: See Attached Reading Verification for specific books
b. Encountering the New Testament: Chapters 1-7; 13-16; 18-24.
c. Readings from the First Century World. See attached reading assignment/verification
2. Examinations/Quiz:
Exams will be given as indicated in the syllabus. Make up exams are ONLY given per the Student Handbook policy. Student MUST fill out a Make-Up exam form for all missed exams and Scripture quizzes. Student must make up any missed exams prior to 8:00 a.m. the following Monday!
3. Dictionary Work: Due: Monday, February 21 at 8:00 a.m. Work turned in after attendance at the 8:00 a.m. class will be considered late – Assignment is to be typed, single spaced, double-spaced between each entry. Each entry is to be numbered, and the Word/Name being defined must be in Bold. Each entry must be cited (in-text, with page number) and a Sources Consulted page included.
The following sources ONLY are to be used:
IVP Dictionary of New Testament Background (Ref BS2312.D53 2000)
IVP Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels (Ref BS2555.2.D53 1992)
Holman’s Illustrated Bible Dictionary (Ref BS440.H644 2000)
After reading about each item, in YOUR own words, write a short four to five line definition, explanation, and/or identification of the entry.
4. Paper: Due: Monday, March 28 at 8:00 a.m. Papers turned in after attendance at the 8:00 a.m. class will be considered late. The student is to write a research paper consisting of a cover sheet, outline, five to six pages of content, and a sources consulted page. Papers less than five pages of content or over six pages of content will receive automatically be deducted 10 points; as will papers that use too wide of margins and excessive spacing on a page.
The paper is to be on two of the seven churches of Revelation. The body of this paper is to contain an historical sketch of the city and the church, especially as it relates to the New Testament, the significance of the picture of Christ in each, the significance of the commendation and/or condemnation to each, and the significance of the promise “to him that overcometh . . .” contained within each. These should be connected to the historical setting of the city as evidenced. The introduction should clearly give the purpose of the paper and the conclusion should clearly make application. A clearly stated thesis must be included in the Introduction and there must be a conclusion which refers back to your thesis. No new information should be included in the conclusion.
Format Requirement – Follow the 7th Edition of Turabian and the 2010-2011 Zion Standard. A cover sheet, outline, and sources consulted is required. The outline should consist of a minimum of three levels (I, A, 1.) Your paper should have headings – according to Turabian format and should coincide with the outline. You should have a minimum of four sources, only TWO from the Internet. Each source should be equally cited (or pretty close) A clearly stated thesis must be included in the Introduction and there must be a conclusion which refers back to your thesis. No new information should be included in the conclusion. Study Bibles, though helpful, are not one of the four required sources. The paper will be graded according to the attached rubric. Do NOT use “you”, “me”, “I”, in your paper. See Grading Rubric attached.
Plagiarism: Even though you paraphrase you must cite your source for the information. All direct quotations must be in quotation marks and cited. Your paragraph should NOT be filled with citations! You need to determine what is necessary to quote verbatim, the rest you need to put into your own words. That which is not common knowledge must be cited. Thus, if you state love is the Greek agape you must cite that. Cutting and pasting is plagiarism. See Student Handbook for the penalty for Plagiarism.
Student is ONLY to use the following sources. Any source not on this list MUST be cleared by the professor. Again, only two sources can be from the internet
COMMENTARIES
Walvoord – Revelation of Jesus Christ
Wiersbe – Be Victorious
Expositor’s Bible Commentary, Vol 12
IVP New Testament Commentary
NICNT Commentary: Mounce
Tyndale N.T. Commentary on Revelation: Leon Morris
NIV Application Commentary: Craig Keener
Revelation: An Ironside Expository Commentary: H.A. Ironside
Revelation, Vol 12 Holman NT Commentary
Revelation of John, Vol II by Barclay
Revelation I – Through the Bible with J. Vernon McGee: McGee
Word Biblical Commentary
ONLINE SITES: Choose one or more of the commentaries at these sites only.
www.biblegateway.com/resources/commentaries
www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries
ADDITIONAL SOURCES:
In addition to the four required (in other words the above sources must be your four sources). These are NOT to be main sources and should NOT be cited more than once per church.
Bible Dictionary
Theological Dictionary
Grading Scale
Reading Encountering the New Testament 6%
Reading Readings from the First-Century 7%
Reading New Testament 7%
Exams 30%
Research Paper 30%
Dictionary Work 20%
Total 100%
POLICIES
1. Class Attendance: Zion believes that the classroom is an important part of the learning process, and therefore attendance for all class periods is not only expected but necessary. If you are absent for any reason, it is your responsibility to obtain all notes and handouts distributed during your absence. Six absences are permitted throughout the semester for illness, personal matters, or emergencies. Excessive absences will be handled as outlined in the Student Handbook page 18. This means, you can only miss two days of class without penalty.
2. Late Paper: The research paper is due on Monday, March 28 at 8:00 a.m. Extensions will only be granted for the following four reasons: 1) hospitalization for illness. A doctor’s note confirming such is required; 2) extended serious illness that prevents a student from attending class. This requires a doctor’s note and signature of verification from the student’s Resident Director; 3) funerals or family emergencies granted as an approved absence by the Academic Dean and Dean of Students; 4) school-approved activities. If the student meets one of these exceptions, a “Request for Extension Form” must be filled out one week in advance of the due date. The form can be obtained from the Office of Admissions or the Office of the Academic Dean.
If your paper is not turned in by 8:00 a.m. you will receive an automatic five (5) point deduction. For each day (including Saturday) that the paper is not turned in, there will be an additional five (5) points deducted (maximum deduction 25 points). If the paper is not submitted within five days after the due date an automatic zero (0) will be entered for the grade. There will be no chance of making up the paper. All papers turned in are to be in hard copy. A day is calculated as 24 hours from the due date and time; thus the maximum time frame for turning in a late paper is 8:00 a.m. on Monday, November 15.
3. Make Up Exam Policy: Per the Student Handbook students who miss an exam due to illness must fill out a Make-up Exam form (obtainable from the Admissions Office). The form is to be left with the Admissions Office personnel. A sick slip must also be submitted (it will be attached to your make up exam form). Do not wait to receive the sick slip before submitting the Make Up Exam form. The student must make arrangements with the professor to make the exam up – the exam must be taken within seven days (this includes the weekend). Thus exams must be made up before 8:00 a.m., the following Monday. Non-illness – follow same policy; however, a 10 point reduction and a $5.00 fee will be implemented.
4. Cell Phones: Due to federal regulations related to the CLERY Act, cell phones are permitted in class in case of a campus emergency. All phones must be on vibrate and need only be checked if every phone vibrates at the same time. Students found on the phone during class will be dismissed.
5. Plagiarism: A student who submits written material as his/her own work which has been copied in whole or in part from an author or another person’s paper without acknowledgement is guilty of plagiarism. This includes copying material from printed books and magazines without giving credit to the original source. Material, whether published or unpublished, copied from another writer, must be identified by the use of quotation marks with specific citation of the source. Paraphrased material must likewise be attributed to the original author. Any student who submits a plagiarized paper or who permits another person to copy his/her work is subject to any of the following actions: First Offense:
a. Reduction of grade
b. Failure of assignment
c. Letter of reprimand
Successive Offenses: Academic Affairs discipline. Student will be subject to, but not necessarily limited to, the following discipline:
a. Receive an “F” for the course.
b. Removal from any extracurricular activities (second offense).
c. Dismissal for one year (three or more offenses).
6. Cheating: Cheating is a breach of integrity and will be dealt with by the professor or higher authorities if needed. Cheating consists of such infractions as using unauthorized notes or material when taking an examination; copying answers to examination questions, obtaining or helping others to obtain, unauthorized copies of examination questions, copying another person’s class work/assignments and/or homework and submitting it as one’s own; having another student do one’s paper, or any other assignment, in whole or in part and submitting the assignment as one’s own work; allowing another student to copy one’s paper or assignment; and copying another student’s paper with that student’s permission. Any student found guilty of cheating will be subject to one or more of the following actions:
a. Receive an “F” for the assignment or course.
b. Dorming or campusing
c. Suspension
d. Dismissal
7. Course Schedule and Requirements: The class schedule and requirements for the class may be adjusted by the professor if needed.
SUPPORT SERVICES:
1. Center for Academic Development: If you need help studying for this class or others, please feel free to seek assistance through the Center for Academic Development. Its purpose is to assist you in learning the most that you can in every class. See Mrs. Diana Conway, the Director of the CAD to learn what opportunities and services are available to you.
2. Study Groups: In order to get the most out of this class, and to do well on your quizzes and exams, you should find some individuals with whom you may study. A well organized and purpose-driven Group study can be most beneficial.
Class Schedule on next page
Class Calendar:
Date / Lecture & Reading Schedule / Due DatesWeek 1: Jan 24 / Intro to Course
History / ASSESSMENT EXAM
Week 2: Jan 31 / Gospels; Matthew; Mark
Chapter 2 – Middle East/Part 1, C1-2
Chapter 3 – The Gospel/Part 1, C3-4 / EXAM ONE: Historical Background
Week 3: Feb 7 / Luke; John
Chapter 4 – Matthew/Part 1, C5-6
Chapter 5 – Mark
Chapter 6 – Luke
Chapter 7 – John
Week 4: Feb. 14 / Romans; Galatians
Chapter 18 – Romans/Part 2, C8 Rom / Exam 2: The Gospels
Week 5: Feb 21 / 1 & 2 Corinthians
Chapter 19 – Corinthians – Galatians Part Two, C8 I Cor – Galatians / Dictionary Work Due
Week 6: Feb 28 / Ephesians; Colossians
Chapter 20 – Prison Epistles / Exam 3: Romans – Corinthians
Reading Verification One Due
Week 7: March 7 / SPRING BREAK / SPRING BREAK
Week 8: March 14 / Philippians; Philemon
Part 2, C9 Eph., Philippians, Col., Philemon
Week 9: March 21 / 1 & 2 Thessalonians
Chapter 21 – Thessalonians & Pastorals / Exam 4: Prison Epistles
Week 10: March 28 / 1 & 2 Timothy; Titus
Part 2, C9 Thess., Timothy, Titus / Paper Due
Week 11: April 4 / Hebrews; James
Chapter 22 – Hebrews and James
Part 3 C10 Hebrews & James / Exam 5: Thessalonians & Pastorals
Week 12: April 11 / 1, 2 Peter;1, 2, 3 John
Chapter 23 – Peter, John, Jude
Part 3 C10 Peter/ Part 3, C11 John
Week 13: April 18 / Jude; Revelation / Reading Verification Two Due
Week 14: April 25 / EASTER BREAK / EASTER BREAK
Week 15: May 2 / Chapter 24 – Revelation
Part 3, C11 Revelation
Week 16: May 9 / FINAL WEEK / Final Exam– General Epistles/Revelation and some material from Exams 1-5
Reading Verification Three Due
Reading above is noted as such: Chapter # / Part #, C# The first reading (Chapter) is from the Encountering the New Testament text; the second reading (Part #, C#) is from Readings from the First-Century World. Reading should accompany the scheduled lectures. The Bible Reading will be due at the end of the semester.