FD 9318 - Research Methods of New Testament Criticism

Institution:

Amridge University

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Description:

This course is a study of the history of New Testament criticism, with an emphasis on the more recent developments in contemporary and traditional biblical scholarship. The course is research oriented in order to prepare the student to understand the difficulties and problems associated with both the traditional and modern critical approaches to the New Testament. The study will give careful attention to the following topics: (1) New Testament chronology; (2) the literary form of each Gospel; (3) authorship of several books; (4) the historicity of Acts; (5) the original language of each Gospel; (6) alleged contradictions; (7) textual problems; (8) the "Synoptic Problem;" and (9) authenticity of some epistles. The course is also designed to aid the student in confronting these and other significant problems. The student will be introduced to a wide variety of available literature from this period and will be trained to make critical comparisons with the appropriate passages in the New Testament.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.amridgeuniversity.edu

Phone Number:

(334) 387-7000 ext 7528

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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