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NBST510_LUO_MASTER_201920D

NBST-510

SpringD2019 03/18/2019to12/31/2050 Modified12/12/2022  Contact Information

See detailed faculty information in Blackboard.  Course Description

General introduction to the New Testament including the New Testament world, canonicity, textual criticism, inspiration, archaeological insights, and special introduction of the New Testament, including the synoptic problem.

Requisites

None

 Rationale

Believers in all walks of life need a basic familiarity with the New Testament as the foundation for Christian life and doctrine. Those in leadership positions (e.g., pastors, associate pastors, and teachers) especially need to develop knowledge of the basic outline and background of the New Testament documents. This course provides students with a basic framework for further studies in the New Testament. An overview of the New Testament and its background also provides a solid foundation from which Christians may base their interactions with the world and other faiths. This course is designed to provide this basic overview.

 Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

A. Identify significant aspects of the social/historical/religious settings of the first century world in which the New Testament was written.

B. Examine the impact of specific people, groups, events, or ideologies on the study of first century Jewish thought and life.

C. Analyze theories regarding the relationships between the New Testament Gospels.

D. Discuss critical issues related to an evangelical understanding of the New Testament.

E. Identify important questions and topics concerning a critical study of the New Testament.

F. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the basic plot, literary styles, characterization, and themes of some of the books of the New Testament.

 Course Resources

Black, David A., and David R. Beck, eds. Rethinking the Synoptic Problem. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2001. ISBN: 9780801022814.

Köstenberger, Andreas J., L. Scott Kellum, and Charles L. Quarles. The Cradle, the Cross, and the Crown: An Introduction to the New Testament. Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman, 2015. ISBN: 9781943965236.

Turabian, Kate L. A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations. Current ed. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press.

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Note: Some or all of these resources will be provided digitally through LifeWay’s MyWSB platform. The cost for these digital resources is covered through a Course Fee. Tutorials for accessing MyWSB course materials will be included in the student’s Blackboard course. If the student is required to purchase additional materials beyond what is being provided through LifeWay, they can be purchased at MBS.

Disclaimer: The above resources provide information consistent with the latest research regarding the subject area. Liberty University does not necessarily endorse specific personal, religious, philosophical, or political positions found in these resources.

A. Computer with basic audio/video output equipment

B. Internet access (broadband recommended)

C. Microsoft Office

D. A study Bible, such as the NASB Study Bible or the NIV Study Bible, is recommended but not required. For suggestions for other

study Bibles, please contact the instructor.

 Course Assignments

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in Module/Week 1.

Discussion Board Forums (7)

There will be 7 Discussion Board Forums throughout this course. The purpose of the forums is to generate collaborative interaction among students with respect to relevant course topics. The student is required to post 1 thread (see instructions) of 500–600 words. The student must also post at least 2 replies to the threads of 2 different classmates; each reply must be at least 150 words. Each thread must be supported by at least 5 citations cited in current Turabian format. Each reply must also contain at least 2 citations. Acceptable sources include textbooks, scholarly sources/articles, and critical online sources from recognized scholars that have been approved by the instructor. No footnotes of the critical sources cited can be used to meet the minimum word counts for the DBs or replies. Anonymous online sources or online sources authored by persons not possessing terminal degrees related to the field of New Testament Studies are not acceptable. (CLO: A, B, D, E, F)

Second Temple Period Research Paper

The student will submit a brief history surveying the major periods of the Second Temple period, beginning with the Persian period and continuing through to the destruction of the Second Temple in AD 70. The paper must address significant historical events (e.g., the return from exile, the rise of Hellenism, etc.), leaders (e.g., Alexander the Great, Herod the Great, etc.), individuals (e.g., Judas Maccabeus, etc.), and groups (e.g., the Maccabeans, the Hasmoneans, the Herodian Dynasty, the Pharisees, the Sadducees, etc.) that impacted the Jews and the land of Israel leading up to and during the time of Christ. In addition, the student will pick 1 significant event, person, group, or ideology and highlight in detail how this particular event, person, group, or ideology affected the first century world of the New Testament. This paper must be 9–12 pages, include 5 scholarly sources, and be written in current Turabian format. (CLO: B, C, D)

Quizzes (4)

Four open-book/open-note quizzes will be completed in this course of study. These quizzes will take the form of multiple-choice, true/false, or matching questions. Each quiz contains 25 questions and must be completed within 1 hour. (CLO: A, E, F)

 Course Grading

Course Requirements Checklist

10

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Quiz 1

Quiz 3

Total

 Course Policies

100 1010

Quiz 2 (Modules 3–4)

350

250

(Modules 1–2) 100

100

(Modules 5–6) 100

    Quiz 4 (Modules 7–8)

Discussion Board Forums

(7 at 50 pts each)

Second Temple Period Research Paper

A. Style Guidelines

All assignments for this course are to be formatted in accordance with the LUSD Writing Guide and the latest edition of the Turabian style manual (A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations). Discussion assignments and essay examinations may use the parenthetical citation style. All other written assignments should use the footnote citation style. Supplemental writing aids are available via the Online Writing Center.

B. Extra Credit

No additional “for credit” assignments will be permitted beyond those given in the course requirements stated above.

C. Course Changes

Course requirements are subject to change by the administration of the University at any time with appropriate notice.

 Policies

Late Assignment Policy

Course Assignments, including discussions, exams, and other graded assignments, should be submitted on time.

If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must contact the instructor immediately by email. Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the instructor will receive the following deductions:

1. Late assignments submitted within one week after the due date will receive up to a 10% deduction.

2. Assignments submitted more than one week and less than 2 weeks late will receive up to a 20% deduction.

3. Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the course will not be accepted outside of special

circumstances (e.g. death in the family, significant personal health issues), which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by

the instructor.

4. Group projects, including group discussion threads and/or replies, and assignments will not be accepted after the due date

outside of special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, significant personal health issues), which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the instructor.

Disability Assistance

Students with a disability and those with medical conditions associated with pregnancy may contact Liberty University’s Online Office of Disability Accommodation Support (ODAS) at LUOODAS@liberty.edu for accommodations. Such accommodations require appropriate documentation of your condition. For more information about ODAS and the accommodations process,

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including how to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.liberty.edu/online/online-disability-accommodation- support/ (https://www.liberty.edu/online/online-disability-accommodation-support/). Requests for accommodations not related to disabilities or pregnancy must be directed to the Registrar’s Office, which generally handles medical needs support.

If you have a complaint related to disability discrimination or an accommodation that was not provided, you may contact ODAS or the Office of Equity and Compliance by phone at (434) 592-4999 or by email at equityandcompliance@liberty.edu. Click to see a full copy of Liberty’s Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy (https://wiki.os.liberty.edu/display/IE/Liberty+University+Discrimination,+Harassment,+and+Sexual+Misconduct+Policy) or

the Student Disability Grievance Policy and Procedures (https://www.liberty.edu/disability-support/wp- content/uploads/sites/106/2022/01/Disability-Grievance-Procedures.pdf).

Course Attendance

In an effort to comply with U.S. Department of Education policies, attendance is measured by physical class attendance or any submission of a required assignment within the enrollment dates of the course (such as examinations, written papers or projects, any discussion posts, etc.) or initiating any communication with one’s professor regarding an academic subject. More information regarding the attendance policy (https://wiki.os.liberty.edu/display/IE/Online+Attendance+and+Non-Attendance) can be found in the Academic Course Catalogs (https://www.liberty.edu/academics/course-catalogs/). Regular attendance in online courses is expected throughout the length of the term. Students who do not attend within the first week of a sub-term by submitting a required academic assignment (such as the Course Requirements Checklist, an examination, written paper or project, discussion post, or other academic activity) will be dropped from the course. Students who wish to re-engage in the course are encouraged to contact Academic Advising to discuss their enrollment options. Students who begin an online course, but at some point in the semester cease attending, and do not provide official notification to withdraw, will be assigned a grade of “FN” (Failure for Non- Attendance (https://wiki.os.liberty.edu/display/IE/Unofficial+Withdrawals)). Students wishing to withdraw from courses after the official start date should familiarize themselves with the withdrawal policy.

             Grading Scale

        A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D D-

940- 1010

920- 939

900- 919

860- 899

840- 859

820- 839

780- 819

760- 779

740- 759

700- 739

680- 699

F

679 and below

For courses with a Pass/NP final grade, please refer to the Course Grading section of this syllabus for the assignment requirements and/or point value required to earn a Passing final grade.

Add/Drop Policy

The full policy statement and procedures are published in the Policy Directory

(https://wiki.os.liberty.edu/display/IE/Dropping+and+Adding+Online+Classes). Honor Code

Liberty University comprises a network of students, Alumni, faculty, staff and supporters that together form a Christian community based upon the truth of the Bible. This truth defines our foundational principles, from our Doctrinal Statement to the Code of Honor. These principles irrevocably align Liberty University’s operational procedures with the long tradition of university culture, which remains distinctively Christian, designed to preserve and advance truth. Our desire is to create a safe, comfortable environment within our community of learning, and we extend our academic and spiritual resources to all of our students with the goal of fostering academic maturity, spiritual growth and character development.

Communities are predicated on shared values and goals. The Code of Honor, an expression of the values from which our Doctrinal Statement was born, defines the fundamental principles by which our community exists. At the core of this code lie two essential concepts: a belief in the significance of all individuals, and a reliance on the existence of objective truth.

While we acknowledge that some may disagree with various elements of the Code of Honor, we maintain the expectation that our students will commit to respect and uphold the Code while enrolled at Liberty University.

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Adherence to the principles and concepts established within facilitates the success of our students and strengthens the Liberty community.

The Code of Honor can be viewed in its entirety at https://www.liberty.edu/students/honor-code/ (https://www.liberty.edu/students/honor-code/).

 Schedule

NBST 510

Textbooks: Black & Beck, Rethinking the Synoptic Problem (2001). Köstenberger et al., The Cradle, the Cross, and the Crown (2015).

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Module/Week Reading\&Study Assignments

Black & Beck: chs. 1–2

Köstenberger et al.: chs. 1–2, 21

2 presentations

Course Requirements Checklist

Class Introductions DB Forum 1

Points

      1

    2

Black & Beck: chs. 3–4 Köstenberger et al.: chs. 3–4 2 presentations

DB Forum 2 Quiz 1

50 100

   3

Black & Beck: ch. 5 Köstenberger et al.: chs. 5–7 3 presentations

DB Forum 3

50

    4

Köstenberger et al.: chs. 8–10 2 presentations

DB Forum 4 Quiz 2

50 100

   5

Köstenberger et al.: chs. 11–13 3 presentations

DB Forum 5

50

    6

Köstenberger et al.: chs. 14–15 2 presentations

DB Forum 6 Quiz 3

50 100

   7

Köstenberger et al.: chs. 16–18 1 presentation

Second Temple Period Paper

250

  8

Köstenberger et al.: chs. 19–20 2 presentations

DB Forum 7 Quiz 4

50 100

Total 1010

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DB = Discussion Board

NOTE: Each course module/week begins on Monday morning at 12:00 a.m. (ET) and ends on Sunday night at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The final module/week ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday.

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