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TH 520 - Foundations of the New Testament and Gospels

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;
  4. the formation of the New Testament canon; and
  5. the sacred documents of the Gospels and Act of the Apostles.


Assignment Overview
  • Assignments: Varied throughout the term
  • Interactivity: Discussion Boards


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

  • Discuss the Catholic Church’s teaching on Sacred Scripture, including its relation to Christ, the Church, and our personal lives.
  • Implement the historical and historical-critical methods of interpretation of Scripture.
  • Explain the Old Testament and historical context of the New Testament.
  • Discuss the formation of the New Testament canon.
  • Interpret the sacred documents of the Gospels and Acts of the Apostles.


Credits: 3


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