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Spring Semester 2010 Syllabus Bib 1302 [New Testament Survey] Tuesday/Thursday — 8:00-9:15 AM

** Mission Statement ** // Arlington Baptist College endeavors to prepare men and women for Christian life // // and ministries, both lay and professional, through studies in Bible, general education, // // church vocations, and practical service; integrating faith and learning in the // // context of a Christian worldview. // 

An overview of each book of the New Testament is given. The historical, geographical, and cultural back grounds of the times are explored. The purpose of each book is discussed in relation to the overall plan of God. Each book of the New Testament is studied in regard to chief events, characters, and teachings. Fulfillment of New Testament prophecy is emphasized. 3 credit hours. The Bible [KJV] __Jensen’s Survey of the New Testament__, Irving L. Jensen **A Personality Profile: **Select one of the key characters of the New Testament [Examples: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul, Barnabas, John the Baptist or one of the apostles]. Research that character and submit a review. Your review should be five pages [double-spaced, please] plus a works consulted. Do a thorough job as your Personality Profile will constitute one-fourth of your grade. Use at least five references [no more than two computer sites]. **Due Date: March 25th**
 *  I. Course Description **
 * II. TEXTS **
 * III. Assignments **

1. The Person 2. The Circumstances 3. The Contributions 4. The Lessons  **A Notebook: **The development of a notebook is highly beneficial. The notebook will be a personal measurement of what you have accomplished on a daily basis. The keeping of good lecture notes and your own list of projected exam questions can serve as exam preparatory guides. A well-developed, organized notebook can be a useful and valuable resource for years to come. [No grade will be given. The notebook is for your own use and benefit.] Develop discipline; take good notes! Suggestion: Take notes … take notes … take notes.
 * Suggested Format **

1. Lecture 2. Board work 3. Handouts 4. Class Discussion   Daily devotional reading in the New Testament __Jensen’s Survey of the New Testament__ Personality Profile Reading [from five references] Three major exams will be given during the semester. See the semester schedule for dates. Review questions will be given at the conclusion of each New Testament book. Students are expected to attend every class possible. Students not present when the roll is called may be counted absent. Nine absences disqualify the student from receiving credit for the course. Absenteeism can reduce your final grade. The three exams will determine three-fourths of your grade. The remaining one-fourth will be based on your Personality Profile. Remember, a “C” [76-84] indicates average work. Do not expect high grades for average performance. The catalog grading scale will be used: A=100-93; B=92-85; C=84-76; D=75-70; F=Below 70. The instructor is permitted to deduct a point from your final grade for each absence exceeding three [3]. Entering class after roll has been taken can result in an absence. Late arrivals are disruptive. It is the aim of this course to: 1. Provide you with a solid foundation on which you can build further Bible study and research. 2. Enrich your spiritual life through a broader knowledge and a deeper appreciation for God’s Word. 3. Develop your ability to communicate God’s message through Christian service. 4. Equip you to recognize how you should respond to the working of the Holy spirit and the Word of God so that you can be a more effective servant in ministry. 5. Familiarize you with biblical principles that are to be integrated and incorporated into every phase of daily life. This course should enable you to: 1. Know how New Testament principles and events can relate to life today. 2. Recognize significant sermonic materials. 3. Understand something of the historical background of the people involved and God’s purpose for them in history. 4. Verbalize the continuity of the Scripture in the unfolding of God’s plan for the human family. 5. Develop familiarity with the key personalities and special events of the New Testament. 6. Correlate the 27 books of the New Testament with each other and the Bible as a whole. When you finish this course, you should be able to: 1. List the strategic places of the New Testament and locate them on a map. 2. Diagram the major steps of Messianic development and verbalize the significance of each development. 3. Memorize and be able to list the books of the New Testament in order and spell them correctly. 4. Diagram the progressive stages in the formation of the New Testament canon. 5. List the major personalities and events of the New Testament. 6. Evaluate the significance and the importance of Paul’s missionary ministry and writings. January 12th — February 9th — Matthew through John - pp. 1 — 197 February 11th — March 18th — Acts through Colossians - pp. 201 — 346 March 23rd — April 8th — I Thessalonians through Hebrews - pp. 347 — 420 April 13th — April 29th — James through Revelation - pp. 421 — 516 Exams: February 11th March 25th Week of Finals — May 4th — 8th Note: Classes will not meet on February 24th. ABC will host the Texas Arts & Academic Conference.  Personality Profile Due — March 25th Spring Recess — March 8th —12th Finals — May 3rd — 7th World Baptist Fellowship — May 11th —14th Graduation — May 13th As your instructor, I recognize you to be a special work of God with tremendous worth and great potential. With that in mind, I expect two core values to be evidenced by you:
 * Method of Instruction: **
 * IV. Reading **
 *  V. Exams **
 *  VI. Attendance **
 *  VII. Grading **
 * VIII. Course Goals **
 * Ix. Instructional Goals **
 *  X. Instructional Objectives **
 *  XI. Semester schedule for coverage of __Jensen’s Survey of the New Testament__ **
 *  XII. Major Exams **
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// Have a great semester! // // It is my prayer that you will develop a deeper appreciation for God’s Book. //

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