This course provides an introduction to the New Testament, its historical context, literature, and Christology. It presents an overview of the content and message of each New Testament book in light of the political, social, and religious environment of the time. Students will examine approaches to New Testament interpretation and the quest for the historical Jesus. The goal is for students to gain familiarity with the New Testament and develop an understanding of Christ as the foundation of Christian faith and life. Assessment includes quizzes, assignments, participation, papers, and exams.

1. NEW TESTAMENT
& CHRISTOLOGY

2. • 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.

3. • 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.

4. • 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

5. 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%)