NT 211 Course at a Glance

NT Interpretation: The Gospels

Lectures By: Dr. Brandon Crowe

Effective for the Academic Year: 2025-2026

Course Description

In this course, we'll consider how to understand the Gospels, how to read them theologically, and what to make of all the competing theories about who Jesus supposedly "really" is. Additionally, we'll consider the history of interpretation, but our primary focus is gaining the proper frameworks for the Gospels. Understanding them in the context of progressive revelation and providing you with the tools necessary for a lifetime of study and discipleship. Finally, we'll consider an overview of the content and theology of Jesus' actions and teaching and examine the character and special emphases of each canonical Gospel.

Books to Purchase

The books listed below are required readings which students should acquire by the start of the term. Additional required readings will be listed in the course syllabus and available electronically in Canvas.

An Introduction to the New Testament (2nd ed)
by D.A. Carson & Douglas J. Moo
Zondervan, 2005
ISBN: 9780310238591
The Last Adam: A Theology of the Obedient Life of Jesus in the Gospels
by Brandon D Crowe
Baker Academic, 2017
ISBN: 9780801096266
The Coming of the Kingdom
by Herman N. Ridderbos
P&R, 1962
ISBN: 9780875524085
The Modern Search for the Real Jesus: An Introductory Survey to the Historical Roots of Gospels Criticism
by Robert B. Strimple
P&R, 1995
ISBN: 9780875524559
An Interpretive Lexicon of New Testament Greek: Analysis of Prepositions, Adverbs, Particles, Relative Pronouns, and Conjunctions
by G. K. Beale, Daniel J. Brendsel, & William A. Ross
Zondervan, 2014
ISBN: 9780310494119

Estimated Workload

Lectures Readings Assignments
1.6 25-75 3.4
Hours Per Week Pages Per Week Hours Per Week

Course Assignments

The assignments listed below are provided for general guidance for students to reference as they plan and register. Please reach out to support@wts.edu if you have any questions.

  • Historical Jesus Application (10%)
  • Small Groups (5%)
  • Discourse Analysis (5%)
  • Spiritual Formation Journal (5%)
  • Greek Exam Mark (10%)
  • English Bible Quizzes (15%)
  • Final Exam (20%)
  • Exegetical Paper (30%)