RE 325 - The New Testament

An introduction to the New Testament, a collection of writings assembled by the early Christian church as the second volume of scripture. The course will explore how, in gospels, historical narratives, and letters to faith communities, the New Testament tells the story of Jesus’ life and death, and will examine its impact on the expanding community of those who believed Jesus to be the Christ. This course will examine the content, development and narrative unity of the New Testament, with particular focus on contemporary interpretations and understandings of the text.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3