The New Testament Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

RELG-1302-001 The New Testament

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Course Description

A survey of the New Testament with emphasis on the teaching and the life of Christ and the beginning of the Christian church.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Dual Credit Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

A Bible. A modern, standard translation—such as the New International Version, English Standard Version, Revised Standard Version, or New American Standard—is preferred. If you have a Bible loaded on your cell phone, you may use that except on exams. For exams, a physical copy of the Bible is required

Supplies

Textbook, pens, pencils, paper, access to a computer in order to complete written assignments, to view websites, etc. Access to library materials is necessary for successful completion of this course.

Student Performance

The following are the learning objectives for RELG 1302 courses taught at Amarillo College. After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program.

1.  To demonstrate a knowledge of the books of the New Testament sequentially and/or chronologically and note key geographical sites as they pertain to this course.
2.  To understand and summarize the contents of each book of the New Testament covered in class.
3.  To respond critically through the written medium your thoughts concerning a New Testament concept that we discuss in class.
4. To engage in the learning process by noting the various literary genres and styles found in the New Testament.
5.  To articulate and explain briefly the life and teachings of Jesus, and the life and teachings of the New Testament writers.
6.  To develop an awareness of the expansion of Christianity in the first century and the key problems that the movement faced, while at the same time discussing how it attempted to handle each problem.
7.  To demonstrate the ability to use research tools in the field of religion, and draw reasonable conclusions on the basis of careful study.

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Expected Student Behavior

This is a college level course. Academic and behavioral expectations will assume student maturity.

Grading Criteria

If the student misses a weekly quiz, no make-up is required if the absence is excused. Make-up for exams and other assignments will be due within the week following the absence.

During each six weeks your weekly quiz and minor essay grades will comprise 50% of your grade. Unit tests and six-weeks tests will comprise the other 50%. Your final exam grade will be 25% of your semester grade and will be averaged with each of the three six weeks grades.

Each student will be assigned at least one minor essay and one major essay.

A = 90-100

B = 80-89

C = 70-79

D = 60-69

F = below 60

Attendance

Student attendance is mandatory for this course.

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