Description
Liberty NBST 680 New Testament Development of Old Testament Themes Entire Course
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 the Christian interpretation of Scripture. (Crosslisted with OBST 680)
For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.
Rationale
A 600-level elective on The Use of the Old Testament in the New Testament would be a valuable addition to the graduate-level courses in the divinity school. The study of the OT in the NT is currently a topic of intense interest and controversy in the discipline of biblical studies. Understanding the issues involved in this study is essential for the interpretation of 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. The study of the OT in the NT better prepares pastors to preach and teach the OT from a Christian perspective in the church. This course will also provide the master’s level student with the option of taking this course as an NBST or OBST elective.
Measurable Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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- Identify themes from the Old Testament which are developed more fully in the New Testament.
- Analyze the texts associated with the New Testament interpretation of the Old Testament.
- Discuss the historical development of key theological themes from the Old Testament to the New Testament.
- Evaluate how and to what degree the hermeneutical methods of the New Testament writers should be employed by Christians today in their reading and interpreting of Scripture.
- Compare and contrast New Testament interpretations of Old Testament texts with Jewish exegetical methods contemporaneous to the New Testament era.
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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 promptly 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. (MLOs: D, E)
Research Paper Assignments (2)
The student will write two 1,000–1,200-word essays in the current Turabian format based on the passages and instructions provided within the course. Each essay must include at least 5 references in the current Turabian format. (MLOs: 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. (MLOs: A, B, C)
