Dr. Curtis K. McClain, Jr.
Religion
Humanities Division
Spring 2001
Biblical Studies 463B: New Testament Theology
A theologically organized
study of the New Testament which concentrates on the historical movement and
development of key concepts and unifying themes from Old Testament times
through the first century A.D. Emphasis
is upon the presentation of these ideas as the New Testament writers recorded
them. Prerequisite: RRED 273. Three hours, Spring, Odd years
Harrison,
Everett F. A Shorter Life of Christ. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Company, 1968.
Morris,
Leon. The Apostolic Preaching of the
Cross. Grand Rapids: Wm. B.
Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1956.
Morris,
Leon. New Testament Theology. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House,
Academie Books, 1986.
Objectives
To survey the New Testament
historically and theologically.
1.
Pauline
Writings
2.
Synoptic
Gospels & Acts
3.
Johnannine
Writings
4.
General
Epistles
Scope
The first century A.D. &
the Roman Empire.
Grading
F=do nothing
[each book will be
accompanied by a statement that is has been fully read & an acceptable ten
page review]
Attendance
Each
class day the student can earn three and one-half points for timely class
participation. Points will be deducted
either for late arrival or early departure or poor participation. A maximum of one hundred points can be
earned this way. If this grade fails to
exceed sixty points, that student will fail regardless of other grades. In case of excusable absence, the student
may perform a written make-up assignment averaging one point per one hundred
words.
My office number is (314) 392-2312 & my home
number is (636) 936-0858 should you need to call me. You can e-mail me at the office mcclain@mobap.edu
or at home mcclain@primary.net.