New Testament Development of Old Testament Themes – NBST 680
CG • Section 8WK • 11/08/2019 to 04/16/2020 • Modified 02/01/2024
Course Description
An intensive study of how historical, exegetical, and theological themes of the Old Testament are developed in the New Testament. Special attention will also be given to how the hermeneutics of the New Testament writers should impact Christian interpretation of Scripture. (Crosslisted with OBST 680)
For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.
Rationale
The study of the OT in the NT is currently a topic of intense interest and controversy in the discipline of biblical studies. Understanding of the issues involved in this study is essential for the interpretation for hundreds of passages in the NT that use or reference the OT in some way. Study of this topic will also enable the student to better understand the unity of the OT and NT and how the two are related to each other, as well as how to read the OT theologically and how to assess the hermeneutical practices of the NT writers, specifically their Christological usage of OT texts. Study of the OT in the NT better prepares pastors to preach and teach the OT from a Christian perspective in the church.
Course Assignment
Textbook readings and lecture presentations
Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.
Discussions (4)
Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each discussion. Each thread must be 300–400 words. Each thread must also demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 200–250 words. (CLOs: D, E)
Research Paper Assignments (2)
The student will write two 1,000–1,200-word essays in current Turabian format based on the passages and instructions provided within the course. Each essay must include at least 5 references in current Turabian format. (CLOs: A, B, E)
Quizzes (2)
The student will take two quizzes. Each quiz will cover readings and presentations from the respective course modules according to the quiz study guides. Each quiz will be made up of two parts: multiple-choice questions, and an essay question. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes and have a time limit. The quiz questions are included in the study guides. The student should thoroughly fill out the study guide and prepare the essay answer before beginning the quiz. (CLOs: A, B, C)
