NT 223 Course at a Glance
NT Interpretation: Acts & Paul
Lectures By: Dr. David Briones
Effective for the Academic Year: 2024-2025
Course Description
This course is designed to deepen one’s understanding of Acts and the letters of Paul, exegetically and in a biblical-theological manner, as well as questions of special introduction and themes in the theology of Acts and Paul. My primary task is to inform your mind and enflame your heart as we gaze on the crucified, risen, and ascended Lord Jesus Christ in Acts and Paul. To that end, class will usually begin with a Valley of Vision Prayer that aligns with the lecture. The rest of the class session will be spent thinking exegetically, theologically, and practically on several texts, topics, and debates in Acts and Paul.
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.
Estimated Workload
| Lectures | Readings | Assignments |
| 2 | 40-80 | 2.6 |
| 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.
- Live Meetings [6 - 1 hr meetings]
- Exegetical Assignments [8 exegesis and transation exercises]
- Midterm Exam [2 hr exam]
- Final Exam [2 hr exam]
Synchronous Meeting Times
This course offers synchronous class meetings through Zoom according to the schedule below:
- Week 2: Tuesday, 9/10, 9-10am ET
- Week 4: Tuesday, 9/24, 9-10am ET
- Week 5: Tuesday, 10/1, 9-10am ET
- Week 7: Tuesday, 10/15, 9-10am ET
- Week 9: Tuesday, 10/29, 9-10am ET
- Week 11: Tuesday, 11/12, 9-10am ET