THST 110: Introduction to the New Testament
Felix Just, S.J.

Detailed Course Schedule - Spring 2001

Notes to the Reading Assignments:
DATE
(Daily Quote)
Main Topic of Class
(with outlines & resources)
Biblical Readings
(with online biblical texts)
Secondary Readings  and
Web-Page Resources
Wed 1/10 Course Intro: Questions & Answers -- [Course Syllabus & Web pages]
NT Bibliography
Fri 1/12 Philosophy & Theology; Faith & Religion Gen 1-3; John 1-3; Heb 11-13 Perkins 1 (pp. 1-22)
Glossary of Biblical Terms
Mon 1/15 [ Martin Luther King Jr. Day - no classes ] -- --
Wed 1/17 Scripture, Bible, Canon, Genres Exod 1; Lev 1; Deut 34; Ps 150; Prov 1; Isa 1; Jer 1 HCSB Intros (pp. v-x, xvii-xxiv, xxxi-xl)
Biblical Genres
Jewish and Christian Bibles
Fri 1/19 Traditions, Texts, Translations Matt 6; Luke 11; Acts 2; Gal 1; Phil 4; Jas 1; Rev 1 HCSB "To the Reader" (pp. xxv-xxx)
New Testament Canon
English Bible Translations
Mon 1/22
Paper #1 due
Exegesis & Interpretation; The Synoptic Problem MARK 1-16 (the whole Gospel) HCSB "Parallel Passages" (pp. 1841-55)
Four Gospels: Comparisons
Synoptic Gospels: Outlines
Wed 1/24 History & Literature; Geography & Archaeology Mark 1; Matt 1-4; Luke 1-4 Perkins 2 (pp. 23-50)
NT Geography
Mark: Structure
Fri 1/26
QUIZ #1
Family & Disciples; Crowds & Opponents Mark 2-3; Matt 10-12, 18; Luke 5, 10-12 Perkins 3 (pp. 51-77)
Judeo-Christian History
Discipleship in the NT
Mon 1/29 Preaching & Teaching; Parables & Ethics Mark 4; Matt 5-7, 13; Luke 6, 8, 13-15 Perkins 4 (pp. 78-90)
Parables and Images
Wed 1/31 Jews, Samaritans, Gentiles; Greeks & Romans Mark 5-7; Matt 14-17; Luke 9; John 4 Jewish Groups at the Time of Jesus
Feeding the Multitudes
Fri 2/2
QUIZ #2
Exorcisms & Healings; Magic & Miracles Mark 8-10; Matt 8-9, 19-20; Luke 18-19; John 9 Healing Miracle Stories
Demons and Exorcisms
Mon 2/5 Apocalyptic & Eschatological Teachings Mark 11-13; Matt 21-25; Luke 19-21 Eschatological Discourse
Apocalyptic Definitions
Wed 2/7 Passion, Crucifixion, Death, Burial Mark 14-15; Matt 26-27; Luke 22-23; John 13-19 Perkins 5 (pp. 91-97)
Passion of Jesus
Fri 2/9 Resurrection, Ascension, Return Mark 16; Matt 28; Luke 24; John 20-21; 1Cor 15 Perkins 6 (pp. 98-113)
Resurrection of Jesus
Christological Titles
Mon 2/12
QUIZ #3
Mark: Jesus as Suffering Christ/Messiah re-read all of Mark 1-16
[also read HCSB Intro to Mk, pp. 1915-17]
Perkins 12 (pp. 203-213)
Mark: People & Places
Wed 2/14 Matthew: Jesus as Teacher of Israel quickly read all of Matthew 1-28
[also read HCSB Intro to Mt, pp. 1857-59]
Perkins 13 (pp. 214-228)
Matthew: Five Discourses
Fri 2/16 Luke: Jesus as Savior of All People quickly read all of Luke 1-24
[also read HCSB Intro to Lk, pp. 1953-54]
Perkins 14 (pp. 229-241)
Luke: Poor, Women, Outcasts
Mon 2/19
Paper #2 due
John: Jesus as Divine Revealer quickly read all of John 1-21
[also read HCSB Intro to Jn, pp. 2011-13]
Perkins 15 (pp. 242-254)
John: Intro Materials
Wed 2/21 [ summary & review ] [re-read the Intro to each Gospel in HCSB] John vs. Synoptics
Four Gospels: Comparisons
Fri 2/23 MIDTERM EXAM [bring Scantron Form No. 889-E] .
 2/26 - 3/2 Spring Break  . .
Date Main Topic of Class Biblical Reading Secondary Reading
Mon 3/5 Holy Spirit & Pentecost; Preaching & Sharing  Acts 1-8 Perkins 16 (pp. 255-269)
Overviews of NT Books
Pauline Geography
Wed 3/7 Apostles, Disciples, Christians, Missionaries Acts 9-19 Perkins 7ab (pp. 114-125)
Covenants & Pillars of Judaism
Judeo-Christian History
Fri 3/9 Testimony, Opposition, Persecution Acts 20-28 Perkins 7cdef (pp. 125-134)
Pauline Chronology
Ethnic Groups in NT Times
Mon 3/12
Paper #3 due
Paul's Life & Chronology Gal 1:1--2:21;  1Cor 15:1-11; 16:1-24;  
2Cor 11:1--12:21;  Rom 15:14-33
Perkins 8a (pp. 135-140)
Pauline Letter Structure
Wed 3/14 Paul's Letters & Co-Workers Phlm Perkins 8bcd (pp. 140-150)
Pauline Social Aspects
Fri 3/16
"Parousia" & "Rapture"; Death & Delay 1 Thess & 2 Thess Perkins 8e (pp. 150-154)
Major Pauline Themes
Mon 3/19
QUIZ #4
Praise & Thanksgiving, Friendship & Support Phil Perkins 8fg (pp. 154-159)
Paul's Associates
Wed 3/21 Church Unity; Spiritual Gifts & Charisms 1 Cor Perkins 10abc (pp. 175-186)
Paul & the Corinthians
Fri 3/23
Excommunication & Reconciliation 2 Cor Perkins 10de (pp. 186-190)
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Mon 3/26 Faith, Circumcision & Works of the Law Gal Perkins 9abc (pp. 160-168)
Descendants of Abraham
Wed 3/28 Faith, Justification, Election, Salvation Rom Perkins 9de (pp. 168-174)
Galatians vs. Romans
Fri 3/30
QUIZ #5
Wealth & Charity; Oaths & Speech James & Jude Perkins 19b (pp. 296-299)
Paul vs. James
Mon 4/2 Worship, Hymns, Cosmology Col Perkins 11ab (pp. 191-199)
Col/Eph Differences
Wed 4/4 Families, Households, Household Codes Eph Perkins 11cd (pp. 199-202)
Household Codes
Fri 4/6
Paper #4 or 
Paper #5A
Priests & Leaders; Temples & Sacrifices Heb Perkins 17 (pp. 270-280)
Descendants of Abraham
Mon 4/9 Bishops & Deacons; Presbyters & Widows 1 Tim & 2 Tim & Titus Perkins 18 (pp. 281-292)
Early Church Leaders
Wed 4/11 Holiness & Purity; Suffering & Martyrdom 1 Peter & 2 Peter Perkins 19acd (pp. 293-303)
Epistles of Peter
Fri 4/13 [ Good Friday - no classes at LMU ] -- --
Mon 4/16 [ Easter Monday - no classes for THST 110 ] [ most LMU classes meet, but Prof. Just out of town ] --
Wed 4/18 Gnosticism & Docetism; Orthodoxy & Heresy 1 John & 2 John & 3 John Perkins 20 (pp. 304-311)
Johannine Letter Outlines
Fri 4/20
Paper #5B
[ no class due to prof.'s illness ]
-- --
Mon 4/23 Apocalypse & Revelation; Prophecy & Visions Rev 1-12 Perkins 21ab (pp. 312-321)
Revelation Homepage
Wed 4/25 The Millennium & The New Jerusalem Rev 13-22 Perkins 21cde (pp.321-328)
Revelation Art & Images
Fri 4/27 [Conclusion, Review, Evaluations
Last Day to submit Extra Credit projects
[review HCSB Intros] Study Guide for NT Epistles
Mon 4/30 FINAL EXAM for Section 3 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in UH 3316  .
Wed 5/2 FINAL EXAM for Section 1 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in UH 3316  .
Fri 5/4 FINAL EXAM for Section 2 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in UH 3316  .


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