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Talbot School of Theology
New Testament History and Literature
Learn the main features of the New Testament through a literary approach!
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Overview

Welcome to New Testament History and Literature!

This course is designed to help you gain a better understanding of the Bible and the sacred traditions associated with the Bible. In addition, this course will help you know the God who has been working in and through our ancestors in the faith and who continues to work in our generation. We pray that this course proves to be transformational in your minds and lives. 

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Instructor
Matt Williams, PhD
Talbot School of Theology
About the Course Author

Matt Williams came to ºÚÝ®ÊÓƵ in 2002. Prior to that, he taught as a missionary in Spain. Williams was awarded professor of the year by ºÚÝ®ÊÓƵ, and continues to preach and teach in various churches and conferences throughout the United States and Spain. He has published What the New Testament Authors Really Cared About along with Kenneth Berding, and video Bible studies, which have sold over 200,000 copies: Gospel of John: Finding Identity and Purpose, The Parables of Jesus, The Forgiveness of Jesus, The Life of Jesus, The Last Days of Jesus, The Prayers of Jesus, The Miracles of Jesus ; and co-edited What the New Testament Authors Really Cared About. He is also the general editor for Spanish biblical and theological books, which have sold over 110,000 copies: Comentarios Bíblicos con Aplicación: Serie NVI, Biblioteca Teológica Vida, and Colección Teológica Contemporánea. He has authored various chapters and articles, including The Synoptic Problem: Three Views of Gospel Origins and La Epístola a los Gálatas, and The Synoptic Gospels.

About the Course Provider

Talbot School of Theology is a theologically conservative, evangelical seminary in Southern California near Los Angeles. With over a 60-year heritage of biblical fidelity, the seminary couples solid evangelical scholarship with spiritual formation to prepare students for a lifetime of relevant, effective ministry. The seminary's master's degree programs and doctoral degree programs are led by a faculty of nationally renowned, widely-published, and actively engaged ministry leaders.

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Syllabus

We will begin our study of the New Testament...
Overview
Lessons 1-5 Key Words Assignment Sheet
Reading
Course Introduction
Video
The Intertestamental Period - Part 1
Video
The Intertestamental Period - Part 2
Video
We continue our study of the New Testament by...
Overview
Lessons 1-5 Study Guide for NT Content
Reading
Lesson 2 - Quiz
Quiz
This week we will examine who Jesus is. To do...
Overview
Who is Jesus - Titles, Claims, and Actions Part 1
Video
Who is Jesus - Titles, Claims, and Actions Part 2
Video
Who is Jesus - Titles, Claims, and Actions Part 3
Video
Who is Jesus - Titles, Claims, and Actions Part 4
Video
Lesson 3 - Quiz
Quiz
This week we will take a deeper look into John...
Overview
Gospel of John 2 - Part 1
Video
The Gospel of John 2 - Part 2
Video
The Gospel of John 2 - Part 3
Video
The Gospel of John 2:12-25 - Part 1
Video
The Gospel of John 2:12-25 - Part 2
Video
The Gospel of John 2:12-25 - Part 3
Video
This week we will take a deeper look into John...
Overview
The Gospel of John 3 - Part 1
Video
The Gospel of John 3 - Part 2
Video
The Gospel of John 4 - Part 1
Video
The Gospel of John 4 - Part 2
Video
The Gospel of John 4 - Part 3
Video
Lesson 5 - Quiz
Quiz
This week we will begin our examination of the...
Overview
Teachings: God - Part 1
Video
Teachings: God - Part 2
Video
The Teachings: God - Part 3
Video
Kingdom of God - Part 1
Video
Kingdom of God - Part 2
Video
This week we continue our examination of the...
Overview
Discipleship - Part 1
Video
Discipleship - Part 2
Video
Resurrection - Part 1
Video
Resurrection - Part 2
Video
Resurrection - Part 3
Video
Lesson 7 - Quiz
Quiz
This week, we will cover the topic of...
Overview
Lesson 8-11 Study Guide for NT Content
Reading
Lesson 8-11 Key Words Assignment
Reading
Forgiveness
Video
This week, we begin our study on the third...
Overview
The Holy Spirit - Part 1
Video
The Holy Spirit - Part 2
Video
This week, we begin our study on Paul's...
Overview
Galatians - Part 1
Video
Galatians - Part 2
Video
Lesson 10 - Quiz
Quiz
This week, we continue our study on Paul's...
Overview
Philippians
Video
Colossians
Video
Ephesians - Part 1
Video
Ephesians - Part 2
Video
Welcome to the final week of this course!...
Overview
Lesson 12 - Quiz
Quiz
Study Guide for NT Content Final Submission
Essay
Key Words for Review
Essay

Course FAQ

Each lesson is designed to take approximately 2-4 hours, depending on how deeply you engage the assignments. Since this is a self-paced course, the time it will take you to complete it will depend on the speed with which you want to progress through the course.

Since this course is designed as a self-paced experience, you will not have any interaction with the professor during the course.