Qu’Appelle School of Mission & Ministry

An Introduction to the New Testament

Dean Pinter (PhD)

July 4th – 8th 2016

I. Course Description

The course is intended to introduce students to the content of the New Testament (NT) and examine the stories, letters and poetry of this “New Covenant.” While the emphasis will be on the message and contribution to theology made by the individual documents, the students will be encouraged to engage the meaning and implications of the NT for themselves.

II. Course Objectives

  1. To understand the content and shape of the NT books and their connecting themes.
  2. To begin to engage the meaning and implications of the NT for discipleship and mission in the 21st Century.
  3. To encourage devotional reading of the NT for every student.
  4. To assist students in preparing to preach & teach the NT.

III. Required Texts

The Books of the Bible, New International Version (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2012)

Gordon D. Fee & Douglas Stuart, How to Read the Bible Book by Book (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2014).

IV. Course Evaluation & Time Investment

  1. In Class – 25 hours
  1. Required Reading – 25 hours

Each student is asked to read the New Testament portion of both required textbooks (i.e., The Books of the Bible and How to Read the Bible Book by Book). Ideally, this should be done before the class begins since it will be difficult to do this during the week of class.

  1. Group Discussions – 5 hours

Each day, students will be asked to gather in small groups to discuss questions related to the day’s class material or in preparation for the following day’s class.

  1. Post-Course Assignment

Each student will choose one assignment from a list of topics which will be provided, or may pursue study in an area of interest following consultation with the Instructor. The assignment may be submitted electronically () or by post (c/o St. Aidan Anglican Church, 124 1st Ave NE, Moose Jaw, S6H 0Y8). The assignment is due by September 15th 2016. Assignments will be evaluated by the instructor and marked with a rubric indicating that the assignment is “Superior,” “Adequate,” or “Inadequate.” The assignment will be returned to the student and the mark submitted to Archdeacon Catherine Harper.

  1. Total Time Investment:

In-Class Instruction 25 hours

Textbook Reading25 hours

Group Participation 5 hours

Post-course Assignment10 hours

Total:65 hours

V. Projected Schedule

Monday – 4 July

Morning: Course Introduction & Background to the NT

Afternoon: Background to the NT continued

Evening: Group Discussion

Tuesday – 5 July

Morning: The Gospel of Luke

Afternoon: Acts

Evening: Group Discussion

Wednesday – 6 July

Morning: Introduction to Paul & his Letters

Afternoon: The Letters of Paul

Evening: Group Discussion

Thursday – 7 July

Morning: The Gospel of Matthew & Related NT Documents

Afternoon: The Gospel of Mark & Related NT Documents

Evening: Group Discussion

Friday – 8 July

Morning: The Gospel of John & Epistles of John

Afternoon: Revelation

Qu’Appelle School for Mission and Ministry

Registration Form

SUMMER SCHOOL 2016

An Introduction to the New Testament

Monday July 4th(9:00 a.m.) to Friday July 8th (3:00 p.m.)

atWood Acres Centre, 690 7th Ave. SE, Moose Jaw

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Please send your registration form to Archdeacon Catherine Harper at or phone (306) 522 1608 ext. 8 with enquiries. Registrations should be received by Friday June 17th 2016.

The cost of $400.00 includes instruction, accommodation, meals and snacks.