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TH 520 - The New Testament


This course examines the following:

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


Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  • 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.


Credits: 3



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