New Testament Class Syllabus February 22-23, 2013

Presbytery of San Francisco Education Center Class

BIBLE: NEW TESTAMENT

February 22-23, 2013

545 Ashbury, El Cerrito CA (across from El Cerrito High School)

Instructor: Carol Miles

(925) 817-9396 revdrcarolmiles@gmail.com

Course Description:

This course introduces participants to the content and theology of the New Testament. Attention is given to the New Testament’s historical, social and literary contexts, and fundamentals of biblical interpretation are presented and practiced.

Required Readings:

The Bible – NRSV Study Bible (Harper Collins or Oxford)

Luke Timothy Johnson, The New Testament: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press, 2010.

Warren Carter, The Roman Empire and the New Testament: An Essential Guide, Abingdon Press, 2006.

N.T. Wright, What Saint Paul Really Said: Was Paul of Tarsus the Real Founder of Christianity? Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1997.

Pre-course Assignment:

As you read the required texts (above), record what are—for you—10 key insights that illumine, deepen, or challenge your knowledge and understanding of the New Testament. In addition, list 5 questions that remain for you—for further study or to be answered in class. This assignment will be collected on Friday evening.

Course Requirements:

1. Attendance at both class sessions.
2. Completion of all readings and pre-course assignment.
3. A final assignment DUE: March 11, 2013. Using the method introduced in class, prepare a 3-5 page exegesis report of ONE of the following passages: Luke 8:26-39, Luke 10:1-11, or Luke 10:38-42.

In order to receive a passing grade for the class, ALL work must be completed and turned in no later than March 22, 2013.