School of Professional Studies - William Jessup University

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2010-2011
NT210 3 units
Acts (F)
A comprehensive study of the Acts of the Apostles from historical, theological, missiological, and literary perspectives. The course
considers the importance of Acts for our understanding of early Christianity and integrates the careers, message, and theology of
the apostles with the rest of the New Testament. (Prerequisites: BIBL102)
NT213 3 units
General Epistles
An examination of the General Epistles (Hebrews, James, 1 and 2 Peter, 1 – 3 John, and Jude). The course considers their
individual themes, authorship and historical background, as well as theological emphases and contemporary relevance.
(Prerequisites: BIBL101, 102)
NT221 2 units
Sermon on the Mount
A thorough examination of the teaching of Jesus in Matthew 5, 6 & 7 with attention to background and context in Jesus’ ministry
and application to life and discipleship today.
NT241 3 units
Gospel of Matthew (F)
Expository and theological examination of Matthew’s gospel with emphasis on the unique contribution made to our
understanding of Jesus the Messiah. (Prerequisite: BIBL349, BIBL101, 102, 103)
NT242 3 units
Gospel of Mark (S)
Expository and theological examination of Mark’s gospel with emphasis on the unique Markan insights into Jesus as Christ, Son
of Man, and Son of God. (Prerequisite: BIBL102, 103)
NT243 3 units
Gospel of Luke (F)
Expository and theological examination of Luke’s gospel with emphasis on the unique Lukan contribution into Jesus as Christ and
Son of Man. (Prerequisites: BIBL102, 103)
NT244 3 units
Gospel of John (F)
Expository and theological examination of John’s gospel with emphasis on the Johannine distinctives and spiritual insights into
Jesus as The Word made flesh and Son of God. (Prerequisites: BIBL102, 103)
NT300 3 units
New Testament Christianity: Luke-Acts
This course introduces New Testament biblical literature, hermeneutics, and inductive methodology with a primary focus upon
the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. Special attention is given to the text with regard to its political, cultural, religious,
and geographical setting, the literary genre, and the intended meaning of the text in its original cultural and literary context.
NT308 3 units
Romans
A comprehensive study of the Epistle to the Romans. The course considers the importance of the epistle for Christian theology
and living and includes an exegetical component. (Prerequisites: BIBL103, BIBL349)
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