Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, Oklahoma

College of Liberal Arts

Department of Religious Studies

Religion 2443 - Introduction to the New Testament: Sec. 01

Time:              Wednesday, 5:30-8:10 PM, Fine Arts 302

Instructor:       Mr. Randolph Friend

Office:            Seminary Hall 359

Telephone:      NSU ext. 3686

e-mail             friendra@nsuok.edu

Office hours:  

Catalog Description of the Course:

Study of background of the New Testament (N.T.) including origin, growth, social, economic, and religious development of central concepts, leading personalities, and the process by which it has come to us as viewed in the light of modern scholarship.               Prerequisites: None

Course Purpose:

This course is designed to bring the student to a more thorough knowledge of the New Testament: the events effecting New Testament times; the major individuals and important minor ones included therein; and the themes, traditions, and purposes of the various books contained within.

Expected Course Outcomes:

By the end of the course Religion 2443, the student will be able to:

$explain who and what this text is about.

$display why each individual book was written, and its major theme.

$demonstrate historical information concerning chronology, origin, and author.

$share this knowledge through a written paper.

Required Texts:

Bible.

Pregeant, Russell. Engaging the New Testament. Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg Fortress, 1997.

Student Evaluation:

Credit must be awarded for every assignment in order to pass this course.

            Four Sectional Assessments               60%

            Quizzes, class participation                20%

            Written paper                                      20%

Writing Assignments and Requirments:

•          Using knowledge gained from this course write a three page paper. Double spaced - MLA style.

Student Performance Activities:

            Absences:

Because of the nature of this course, attendance and participation in class activities are imperative. There are NO excused absences except weather prohibiting travel. When a student is absent, he/she should call a classmate and be prepared for the next class meeting.

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More than four incidences of a student being tardy will result in an absence. If you are late for class, it is your responsibility to speak with me AFTER class so your absence can be changed to a tardy. If you do not speak with me after class, the mark of absence will remain.

            Notice:

Beepers, pagers, cellular phones, etc. are not allowed in class. Food and drinks are prohibited unless a medical condition dictates there need and/or use.

ADA Compliance:

If any member of the class feels that you have a disability and need special accommodations of any nature whatsoever, the instructor will work with you and the University’s Office of Student Affairs to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that you have a fair opportunity to perform in class. Pleas advise the instructor of such a disability and the desired accommodations at the first class attended.