Greg Adams – Professor
Cell Phone: 817.312.7471
E-Mail: gadamslbchurch@sbcglobal.net
Arlington Baptist College
BIB1302A New Testament Survey (I)
Spring 2011, 3 hours
ENTZ W
Tu / Th 8:00 – 9:15 a.m.
BIB1302A NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY
I.
COURSE CATALOG DESCRIPTION
Each book of the New Testament is studied with regard to its chief events, characters,
and teaching. The significance of the historical, cultural, and political background of the
period is discussed. Fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy is emphasized.
II.
INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES
A. Mission Statement
Arlington Baptist College endeavors to prepare men and women for Christian life and
ministries, both lay and professional, through studies in Bible, general education,
church vocations, and practical service, integrating faith and learning in the content of
a Christian world view.
B. Core Values
1. Integrity
As a Christian, Church member and student at this Bible College, it is
expected of you to exhibit the highest levels of integrity in your personal life
and academic performance. This integrity should be exhibited in your course
work.
2. Excellence
As a Christian, Church member and student at this Bible College, it is
expected of you to strive, to the best of your ability, for excellence in all
areas. Excellence is the opposite of slothfulness/laziness and should be the
mark of a minister/student/Christian.
3. Service
As a Christian, Church member and student at this Bible College, it is
expected of you to serve others first, before you fulfill your own selfcentered desires. This concept surrounds the idea of academic honesty. In
academia, plagiarism is the highest act of selfishness. In addition, you are
not serving others when you see them "falling short" and do not address the
issue with them. The old West Point motto bodes well. "I will not lie, cheat,
or steal, nor tolerate others who do." You have a responsibility to your Lord,
to your Church, to this institution and to yourself to have a "zero" tolerance
towards any action of academic dishonesty either by yourself or another.
III.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
A. Course Goals
1. As Instructor I will provide each student with a sufficient foundation on which
to base further study from the New Testament scriptures.
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2. As Instructor I will enhance each student's appreciation for the exegetical,
expositional, theological, and practical richness of the New Testament.
3. As Instructor I will model for the students the sufficiency of the New Testament
regarding life, godliness, and ministry.
4. As Instructor I will enrich the student’s spiritual life through a broader knowledge
and a deeper appreciation for God and His Word.
B. Instructional Goals
1. The student will develop a basic knowledge of themes and places of the New
Testament.
2. The student will appreciate the devotional, theological and ministry
application of New Testament.
3. The student will, in purpose and practice, grow in faith, love, and reverence
to the Triune God.
4. The student will increase their proficiency in accurately handling the Word
of Truth.
5. The student will understand and effectively communicate biblical themes
and theological arguments for the New Testament.
C. Instructional Objectives
1. The student will demonstrate achievement of the Instructional Goals
through reading the source material.
2. The student will demonstrate achievement of the Instructional Goals
through reflecting upon the source material.
3. The student will demonstrate achievement of the Instructional Goals through
proficiency on the reading quizzes.
4. The student will demonstrate achievement of the Instructional Goals through
interaction with the historical background of the inter-testament and New
Testament period.
5. The student will demonstrate achievement of the Instructional Goals through
proficiency on the mid-term and final exam.
IV.
COURSE TEXTBOOKS
A. Required
1. KJV Bible
2. Jenson, Irving L., Jenson’s Survey of the New Testament, (Chicago: Moody
Publishers, 1981).
B. Recommended
Bailey, Mark and Tom Constable. The New Testament Explorer. Nashville: Word
Publishing, 1999. Reissued as Nelson's New Testament Survey. Nashville: Thomas
Nelson Publishers, 2009.
Beale, G. K. and D. A. Carson, eds. Commentary on the New Testament Use of
the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2007.
Black, David Alan and David S. Dockery, eds. Interpreting the New Testament:
Essays on Methods and Issues. Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2001.
Carson, D. A. and Douglas J. Moo. An Introduction to the New Testament, 2nd ed.
Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2005.
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Dever, Mark. The Message of the New Testament: Promises Kept. Wheaton:
Crossway Books, 2005.
Guthrie, Donald. New Testament Introduction, rev. ed. Downers Grove, Ill.:
Intervarsity Press, 1990.
Keener, Craig S. The Bible Background Commentary: New Testament. Downers
Grove, Ill.: IVP Academic, 1993.
Marshall, I. Howard, A. R. Millard, J. I. Packer, D. J. Wiseman, eds. New Bible
Dictionary, Third Edition. Downers Grove, Ill.: Intervarsity Press, 2000.
Richards, Lawrence O. The Teacher’s Commentary. Wheaton: Victor Books,
1987.
Silva, Moises and Merrill C. Tenney, eds. The Zondervan Pictorial Encyclopedia
of the Bible – Vols. 1-5, revised. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2008.
Tenney, Merrill C. Zondervan Pictorial Bible Dictionary. Grand Rapids:
Zondervan, 1988.
Walvoord, John F. and Roy B. Zuck, eds. The Bible Knowledge Commentary: Old
Testament. Colorado Springs: Victor Books: 1983.
V.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
A. Contract Grading System
For this course you will contract for your final grade. On Tuesday, January 25th
you will turn in a 3x5 card with your name and the grade you will seek to obtain
in this course. You may re-negotiate ONCE for a different grade. After Tuesday,
February 22nd you may not re-negotiate for a different grade. You may not
contract for any grade less than a “C”. Your contract grade may not be your final
grade if you fail to meet the minimum requirements for your grade. Grading of
the individual elements (tests, quizzes, and papers) will be on a pass (> 69%) or
fail (< 70%) basis.
B. Contract Grading Scale
1. Minimum requirements to obtain a grade of “C”
a. Read the ENTIRE New Testament by May 5th (See Course Schedule)
b. PASS the Mid-Term Exam
c. PASS the Final Exam
d. FAILURE to pass one (1) of the three (3) requirements will result in a
final grade of “D”.
e. FAILURE to pass two (2) of the three (3) requirements will result in a
final grade of “F”
2. Minimum requirements to obtain a grade of “B”
a. Fulfill ALL the requirements for a “C” grade.
b. PASS eight (8) reading quizzes (See Course Schedule for dates)
c. FAILURE to pass one (1) of the four (4) requirements will result in a final
grade of “C”.
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e. FAILURE to pass two (2) of the four (4) requirements will result in a final
grade of “D”
f. FAILURE to pass three (3) of the four (4) requirements will result in a
final grade of “F”
3. Minimum requirements to obtain a grade of “A”
a. Fulfill ALL the requirements for a “B” grade
b. Write the research paper on “The Impact of Hellenism on First Century
Judaism” and receive a PASSING grade. This paper is due on Thursday,
April 28th (See Course Schedule)
c. FAILURE to pass one (1) of the five (5) requirements will result in a final
grade of “B”.
d. FAILURE to pass two (2) of the five (5) requirements will result in a final
grade of “C”
e. FAILURE to pass three (3) of the five (5) requirements will result in a
final grade of “D”.
e. FAILURE to pass four (4) of the five (5) requirements will result in a final
grade of “F”
Scripture Reading
This course requires you to read the entire New Testament once. This will require
you to read approximately 2+ chapters each day. I want you to read thoughtfully
and submissively, allowing YHWH to transform you into the image of His Son.
You will report your reading on Thursday, May 5th.
Mid-Term & Final Exams
There will be a review for both the Mid-Term and Final exams. The tests will be
an accurate reflection of your study. The tests will consist of “true or false,”
“matching,” “short answer,” and “essay” questions. The Mid-Term review will be
on Thursday, March 10th (See Course Schedule) with the test being given on
Tuesday, March 22nd (See Course Schedule). The review for the Final will be
on Thursday, May 5th (See Course Schedule) with the date of the Final Exam
TBA. The final exam will NOT BE a cumulative exam! It will only cover the
material beginning on March 24th through May 3rd.
Reading Quizzes
There will be twelve (12) reading quizzes during the semester. The questions will
come from the review questions in each chapter of the textbook. Each quiz will
consist of ten (10) questions and may consist of either “true / false”, “matching”,
and /or “multiple choice” questions. The quizzes will be administered during the
last “15” minutes of class on their scheduled days (See Course Schedule). You
will need a sheet of paper to take each quiz.
Research Paper
The student will write a seven to ten page double-spaced research paper on “The
Impact of Hellenism on First Century Judaism.” The paper will be graded
according to the rubric found on page seven. The paper is due Thursday, April
28th (See Course Schedule). Substantial penalties will be assessed for papers that
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do not meet the minimum length or exceed the maximum length. Along with the 7
– 10 page body of the paper a separate title and separate bibliography page is
required (See DTS Template on Wiki page). Your bibliography must consist of
a minimum of five of the sources which have been cited on page eight of this
syllabus. (THE BIBLE IS NOT A SOURCE). In addition to the five sources
listed you may use additional sources. Each source must be quoted in the body of
the paper at least once.
Course Policies
A. Grading
The catalog grading scale will be used:
A= 100 – 93
B= 92-85
C= 84-76
D= 75-70
F= Below 70
B. Attendance
Students are expected to attend every class possible. Students not present when the
roll is called may be counted absent. Late arrivals are disruptive. Nine (9) absences
will result in the student failing the class regardless of the grade they have
contracted for with the professor.
C. Class Participation
Although you are not assigned a grade for class participation, interaction with the
professor and other students is important to the learning process.
D. Late Assignment
Assignments are due at the beginning of the class period for which they are listed in
the assignment schedule (NO ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED
ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED). Extenuating circumstances
(hospitalization, death, chronic illness, etc.) must be discussed with the professor,
who may at his discretion accept the assignment. Otherwise, NO LATE
ASSIGNMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED! NO EXTRA CREDIT WORK WILL
BE ALLOWED!
Tests fall into the same category as assignments.
VI.
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Course Lecture and Assignment Schedule
Date
01/18
01/20
01/25
01/27
02/01
02/03
02/08
02/10
Lecture Topic
Introduction & Syllabus
Hellenistic Background to the New Testament
Roman Background to the New Testament
Cultural Issues in the New Testament Period
Judaism in the New Testament Period
The Concept of the New Testament “Canon”
NO CLASS
Matthew
Assignments
Contract Due
Reading Quiz #1 – Chapters 1 & 2
Reading Quiz #2 – Chapters 3 & 4
Reading Quiz #3 – Chapters 5 & 6
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02/15
02/17
02/22
02/24
03/01
03/03
03/08
03/10
03/22
03/24
03/29
03/31
04/05
04/07
04/12
04/14
04/19
04/21
04/26
04/28
05/03
05/05
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Mark
Luke /Acts
Reading Quiz #4 – Chapters 7 & 8
Luke / Acts
John
Reading Quiz #5 – Chapters 9 & 10
Romans
1 Corinthians
Reading Quiz #6 – Chapters 11 & 12
2 Corinthians
Reading Quiz #7 – Chapters 13 & 14
Review For Mid-Term Exam
Mid-Term Exam
Mid-Term Exam
Galatians
Reading Quiz #8 – Chapters 15 & 16
Ephesians
Philippians
Reading Quiz #9 – Chapters 17 & 18
Colossians / Philemon
1 Thessalonians
Reading Quiz #10 – Chapters 19 & 20
2 Thessalonians
1, 2 Timothy / Titus
Reading Quiz #11 – Chapters 21 & 22
Hebrews
James
Reading Quiz #12 – Chapters 23 & 24
1, 2 Peter / Jude
1, 2, 3 John
Paper Due
Revelation
Review For Final
New Testament Reading Report Due
TH
FINALS WEEK MAY 9 – 13TH
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER! SEE YOU NEXT FALL!!
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RESEARCH PAPER CRITIQUE
Name
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B. Introduction to study / research plan
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II. BODY
A. Appropriate use of resources
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B. Organization of content
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C. Treatment of issues involved
(paper answers research questions)
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III. CONCLUSION
A. Concise review of main points
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B. Significance of study stated
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IV. FORMAL CONSIDERATIONS
A. Adherence to Turabian style
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B. Use of English grammar
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C. Spelling and proofreading
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D. Clarity of expressions
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I. INTRODUCTION
A. Statement of problem
Min.
Poor
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RESEARCH PAPER BIBLIOGRAPHY
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TOPIC: “The Impact of Hellenism on First Century Judaism”
Barnett, Paul. Jesus & the Rise of Early Christianity. Downers Grove, InterVarsity Press, 1999.
Bromily, Geoffrey W., ed. The International Standard Bible Encylopedia. Rev. ed. Vol. 2.
Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1982.
Bruce, F. F. New Testament History. New York: Doubleday, 1971.
Encyclopedia Judaica. Vol. 8. Jerusalem: Keter; New York: Macmillan, 1971.
Evans, Craig A., and Stanley E. Porter, eds. Dictionary of New Testament Background.
Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2000.
Hengel, Martin. Judaism and Hellenism. Vol. 1. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1974.
Neusner, Jacob, and William Scott Green, eds. Dictionary of Judaism in the Biblical Period.
Vol. 1. New York: Macmillan, 1996.