TH 520 - The New Testament

1) The Catholic Church’s teaching on Sacred Scripture, including its relation to Christ, the Church, and our personal lives;

2) Implementation of the historical and historical-critical methods of interpretation;

3) The Old Testament and historical context of the New Testament; and

4) The formation of the New Testament canon; and 5) the sacred documents of the New Testament.

Assignment Overview

• Assignments: Varied throughout the term
• Interactivity: Discussion Boards
• Final Assessment: Final Project

• Utilize the tools of biblical criticism.
• Explore the New Testament community.
• Explain the ecclesial and historical development of the New Testament Canon.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the New Testament writings.
• Learn about authorship and sources of the writings.
• Discuss literary forms.
• Apply biblical knowledge to the sacramental and ecclesial life of the Church.