NEW TESTAMENT & CHRISTOLOGY

• This course is an introduction to the New Testament literature itself and to academic approaches to that literature. It presents a panoramic view of the content, main characteristics, and message of the books of the New Testament in light of their historical, political, socioeconomic, cultural, and religious environment, it also includes the New Testament world, canonicity, textural criticism, inspiration, archaeological insights, and special introduction of the New Testament, including the synoptic problem as well as their importance as literary expressions of the faith and history of the early church. Moreover, this course will have a general overview of Christology in the New Testament and the problem on the quest of the historical Jesus versus the Jesus of the Kerygma.

• Neither previous familiarity with the New Testament or with scriptural interpretation nor basic Christology is expected. Believers in all walks of life need a basic familiarity with the New Testament and to get to know Jesus as the foundation for Christian life and doctrine. So it is the hope of this course that the students come away from this course having read the entire New Testament with an appreciation for each work’s defining characteristics and come to know Christ that would provide a solid foundation from which Christians may base their interactions with the world and other faiths making then truly a follower of Christ.

• PERFORMANCE TASK• Papers – Reflection Papers on the Film showing.– Critique Papers on selected New Testament pericope– Article Review and Criticism

• Group Activities– Group Presentations on biblical reflection on current &

relevant societal issues– Group presentation on Gospel Parables delivered in modern

theatrical drama• Quizzes, Seatworks and Exercises• Recitations and Class Participation• Written Examinations

COURSE ASSESSMENT

• Class Standing (70%)• Quizzes ………….……………………………………………………………..……… 25%• Seat works and Assignment ……………………..……………...………... 15%• Class participation………………………………………………………..……… 10%• Reflection Paper/ Group Activity……….……..…………………..……… 40%• Attendance …………………………………………………………………………. 10%

• Major Exams (30%)