NT 143 Course at a Glance

Course Description

This course does two things simultaneously. First, it is designed to fill
out your knowledge of the content of the New Testament. Many of the readings and lectures are not directly about application, but are rather the material to be applied. Second, this course is designed to give you the opportunity to move from Biblical content to ministerial context to apply the passage to yourself and to others. A good portion of the readings and lectures, as well as almost all of your own work, directly addresses the skill of applying the NT to ministerial situations. Both aspects of the class reinforce and enhance one another; you have not understood the Bible if you have not applied it, and you cannot apply the Bible unless you understand its message and theology. Doing both at once is difficult, but the goal is to direct all learning in Bible content to exhortation. Thus, as we discuss theological and exegetical content, be intentionally thinking, "how is this useful?" Similarly, as we address ministerial problems and counseling situations, be intentionally thinking "what texts might address this and why?" As this class progresses, we will come to appreciate the inseparable link between the two.