RLGN 1302-SA01CNEW TESTAMENT HISTORY

WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY, SAN ANTONIO

Summer Term ( May 25 – August 8, 2009 )

Tuesday, 6:00pm - 10:10pm, Wayland

Instructor: Randy Houston, D. Min.

jackrandyhouston@sbcglobal.net

 

 

I.  Course Description: A survey of the New Testament background, theological content, and application.

 

II.  Textbooks: The New International Study Bible and A Survey of the New Testament by Robert Gundry, 4th ed., Zondervan Publishing House, 2003.

 

III.  Purpose: To help the student (1) have an understanding of the historical setting out of which the New Testament came; (2) develop an appreciation for the formation of the New Testament; (3) deepen his/her understanding of the content of the New Testament; (4) realize the value of applying the teachings of the New Testament to everyday life.

 

IV.  Course Requirements:

1.  Three major exams

2.  Quizzes

3.  Assignments

4.  Reading

5.  Attendance

 

V.  Grading: Students will be graded on their knowledge of the content of the New Testament and the text (Gundry) by performance on exams, weekly quizzes, weekly assignments, assigned reading and attendance.

1.  Major Exams: Three major exams will be given; each final over the covered material.  All questions on the exams will be objective in nature and come from class notes or text (Gundry).  These grades will provide 60% of the final grade.

2.  Weekly Quizzes: On occasion the instructor will give a quiz over the required reading material for the week.  Preparation for the weekly class is essential for a good learning experience.  These quizzes will be objective in nature.  The average of these quizzes will be 10% of the final grade.

3.  Weekly  Assignments:  From each reading assignment, select ten (10) facts which could be used as potential questions on exams.  Those questions or facts must be turned in at the beginning of each class.  This assignment will be used to construct a portion of each exam for the term.  This will be 10% of the final grade.

4.      Assigned Reading: Students are required to read Gundry and ALL of the                            New Testament during the semester.  On the final exam, you will be asked if you        have read ALL of the New Testament during the term. The honor system will be          used and failure to complete will lower your final grade by 5 points.

 

 

5.      Attendance: In accordance with the WBU policy stated in the catalogue, any student

who misses 25% or more of the regular scheduled class meetings will receive a grade of AF@ for that course.    Be reminded that tardiness may cause you to be counted absent.  If a student is late for class after roll is taken, it is their responsibility to inform the instructor.  Attendance through the term will be considered as 20% of the final grade.  The grade scale for attendance is below:

100    =   no absences or leaving early

85      =   one (1) absence

70   =   two (2) absences

 

VI.  Course Schedule:

 

May       26      Introduction

Jun          2       Background and History of the New Testament (Gundry, 3-89)

            Jun          9       Study of Jesus= Life                                                     (Gundry, 91-122)

Jun        16       Mark                                                                            (Gundry, 125-157)

EXAM #1

            Jun        23       Matthew and Luke                                                       (Gundry, 159-252)

            Jun        30       John                                                                             (Gundry, 255-297)

Jul           7       Acts                                                                             (Gundry, 299-344)

EXAM #2

Jul         14       Study of Paul:                                                               (Gundry, 347-454)

Earl, Major, Prison, & General Epistles

Jul         21       Hebrews and General Epistles                           (Gundry, 457-501)

Jul         28       Revelation                                                                    (Gundry, 505-528)

Aug         4       FINAL EXAM!!!!!

 

VII.  Additional Policies:

$                   All cell phones and pagers should be turned off during class

$                   A student may petition the instructor for extra credit work near the end of the semester if they are in jeopardy of failing the class.  The instructor may take into consideration the attendance pattern of the student and other criteria for granting the request.

$                   Talking in class while lectures or other activities are in progress is prohibited.

$                   It is university policy that no otherwise disabled person be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the University.  Students should inform the instructor of existing disabilities the first class meeting.