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IMPORTANT: See Exam Preparation at the end of Syllabus!!! You are responsible for bringing textbooks and to every class. Email me a clearly identifiable digital photo of you (only you—no group photos, phone pix acceptable) before the second day of class…save the file in the following format: first last name (U247 001).

SYLLABUS RELS U247-001: as Literature 8:05-9:20 am (Mon-Wed) Spring 2013 Location Pending

Instructor: Sister Terri Bednarz, R.S.M., Ph.D. Office Hours: MW 9:30-11:30 am Email: [email protected] MW 1:00-2:30 pm Phone: 504-343-9474 *appointment recommended Office: 402 Bobet Hall

NOTE: When emailing me, please indicate your full name and the section number of your course. I do not respond to emails unless this information is provided in the email.

Course Description:

In this introductory course to the New Testament literature, we learn the fundamentals of how the Christian Scriptures came to be, and we identify the critical issues that challenge our interpretations of biblical texts. Our studies cover the basic structure, background, content and theologies of New Testament literature with insights into the social, cultural, literary, and religious contexts in which the early Christian texts arose. We apply critical approaches to biblical texts, and we learn how these approaches produce various interpretations of biblical texts. We explore how our own cultural assumptions affect how we view and understand NT texts.

Course Goals:

 To understand the background, structure, content and distinctive literary features of each NT book.  To gain insights into the social, cultural, literary, and religious contexts out of which early Christianity and early Christian literature arose.  To discuss the complexities of interpreting NT texts.  To apply critical approaches to biblical texts.  To understand how biblical approaches shape modern Christian theologies and faiths.  To explore cultural assumptions in biblical interpretations.  To develop higher level skills in researching and discussing interpretations of NT texts.

Course Objectives: Each student will be able: 1. To explain how the NT canon came to be. 2. To discuss the problematic nature of literalism in biblical interpretation. 3. To distinguish the fundamental differences between the KJV and the NRSV. 4. To describe the basic structure of the NT. 5. To give a description of the background, basic content (including genres and forms) and

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theology of each book in the NT. 6. To demonstrate insights into the ancient social, cultural and religious contexts from which biblical texts arose. 7. To apply contemporary models of interpretation to a NT text (e.g., , literary- criticism, narrative-critical, and social-scientific criticism, etc.). 8. To use basic resources of NT study and develop basic research skills important for the study of the New Testament.

[This course addresses the following departmental goals as they relate to New Testament literature: I.A.,B.,C.,D., E., F., G., H.; II. B., C.; III. A.]

Required Materials/Media:

 iclicker. Polls will be an essential part of the learning and discussion in this class.

 Bible. Since this course is a critical introduction to the Christian New Testament, all students must bring to every class a hardcopy critical study version of the Bible. You will need to order the Bible you want on your own, or visit a bookstore. Be sure you can mark up and take notes in your copy of the Bible. Mobile phone versions of the Bible are absolutely not permitted! Due to the complexities of footnotes in study editions of the Bible, ipads and laptops are not permitted.

Excellent study versions are: * Harper Catholic Bible (NRSV)—provides Greek and Hebrew textual discrepancies in English, but no footnotes. Lightweight and compact. * Catholic (NAB)—provides extensive footnotes. * New Interpreter’s Bible (NIB)—provides extensive footnotes. * HarperCollins Study Bible (NRSV)—provides extensive footnotes. * (NSRV)—provides extensive footnotes.

Students of Christian denominations other than Catholic may bring from their own religious traditions as long as they are critical study versions (not paraphrased editions). Note: Please note the KJV or NKJV () is generally very difficult to understand. I recommend the NIV (New International Version) in place of the KJV—it uses the same manuscripts, but the English is easier to understand.

 Ehrman, Bart D. The New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings. New York, , 2011. 5th edition. ISBN- 13: 978-0199757534. $ 58.19.

 Synopsis of the Four Gospels RSV. , revised 1985. ISBN 978-1-58516-942-9. $ 31.49.

 Erhman, Bart. Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why. HarperOne, 2007. ISBN-13: 978-0060859510. $ 10.19 [Kindle Edition $9.68].

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Recommended for Religious Studies Majors:  Aland, Kurt, ed. Synopsis of the Four Gospels. English Edition. United Bible Societies, 2006.

 Black, David A. & David S. Dockery. Interpreting the NT Essays on Methods and Issues. Nashville, TN. Broadman & Holman Publishing, 2001.

 Ferguson, Everett. Backgrounds of Early Christianity. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing, 2003.

 Shiner, Whitney. Proclaiming the Gospel: First Century Performance of Mark. New York: Trinity Press, 2003.

 Malina, Bruce. The New Testament World: Insights from Cultural Anthropology. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2001.

Other Helpful Introductions to the NT:  Achtemeier, Paul J. and et. al., Introducing the New Testament: Its Literature and Theology. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing, 2001.

 Brown, Raymond. An Introduction to the New Testament. Doubleday, New York, 1997.

 Perkins, Pheme. Introduction to the Synoptic Gospels. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing, 2007.

 Powell, Mark Allan. Introducing the New Testament: A Historical, Literary, and Theological Survey. Baker Academic, 2009.

Critical Reference Works:  The Anchor Bible Dictionary. 6 vols. New York: Doubleday, 1992.  The New Jerome Biblical Commentary. Englewood cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1990.  The Anchor Bible Commentary Series. New York: Doubleday.  Hermeneia series (Fortress Press)  Sacra Pagina series (The Liturgical Press)  Westminster Bible Companion series (Westminster John Knox Press)  The New Testament Library series (Westminster John Knox Press)  The International Critical Commentary series (T&T Clark)  Social Science Commentary on the Synoptic Gospels, Bruce J. Malina and Richard L. Rohrbaugh (Fortress Press). BS 2555.2.M29 1992; ISBN 0800629922.  Social Science Commentary on Revelation, Bruce J. Malina and John J. Pilch (Fortress Press). ISBN 0800632273.  Social Science Commentary on John, Bruce J. Malina and Richard L. Rohrbaugh (Fortress Press). BS 2615.3 M29 1998; ISBN 0800629922.  Social Science Commentary of the Letters of Paul, Bruce J. Malina and John J. Pilch (Fortress Press). ISBN 080063640-6.  Social-science Commentary on the Book of Acts, Bruce J. Malina and John J. Pilch (Fortress Press). ISBN 080063845X.

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Software: Although not required for class, students interested in biblical software programs or working with Greek or Hebrew biblical texts should consider Bibleworks for PC; and Accordance for Mac. These are excellent research software programs that allow you to search multiple translations of the bible (NRSV, NAB, NIV, NKJV, etc.). They also have add-on modules such as the TDNT (Theological Dictionary of the New Testament) and the BDAG (a Greek Lexicon), HALOT (a Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon) and other research tools. Both software programs have good maps, but Accordance has an added ability to edit and paste maps into Powerpoint. Bibleworks also has a notes feature for adding your own comments to specific biblical chapters and verses. Olive Tree is probably the most affordable for Ipad users. I recommend one of the following for the Ipad: the New (17.00); HarperCollins Study Bible (24.95); the NET Bible (13.99); the (24.95); and the Orthodox Study Bible (31.99). You should go online at www.olivetree.com to determine which Bible is most suitable for your denomination. Keep in mind—you cannot use ipad, iphone or other digital devices in class.

Methods/Class Procedures:

Lectures & Media Lectures will include 1) presentations on material, 2) discussions on assigned readings, and 3) media presentations. Media presentations consist of PowerPoint illustrations, audio/visual programs, and hands-on exercises with various mediums.

Participation Polls/Discussions Quizzes Midterm & Final Exam

Course Work & Policies

Absolutely NO cell phones, mobile devices, or laptops are permitted in class. These must be turned off and stored inside bags (not in laps, etc.) before entry into class!!!

Active Participation: This class will push you to think critically. I expect you to research and consider carefully the material you engage, and to articulate your learnings and insights. I DO NOT expect you to agree with all materials that are presented to you. It is important that you grow in self-expression and that you develop your academic skills. Please know that your grades will not suffer because you disagree with the materials or because you raise questions or objections!

Students should come to class prepared to critically discuss assigned readings. Read assigned material before the class in which it is due. At the beginning of class, each student is expected to respond to their assigned readings. I encourage you: 1) to ask questions for clarification; 2) to articulate what interests or surprises you regarding your reading assignments; and 3) to communicate something that you have learned. If you aim to earn an A in this course, keep in mind that high marks in participation and contributions to class discussions will go a long way in helping you achieve your goal. If you say NOTHING for a whole semester, do not expect an A!

Attendance Policy: I consider attendance and on-time attendance to be extremely important. Students, who arrive to class on-time and who attend every class, demonstrate respect for professors and for other student 4 10-10-2012

learners. Quizzes/Polls are taken at the beginning of class. Missed quizzes/polls/assignments cannot be made up and are considered “graded.”

Given that illness and tardiness can occur, you may replace three of your lowest grades (except for the Midterm and Final) with earned credit. Consider any absence and its effect on your grade carefully. You need 100 credit points to replace a grade missed due to an absence or to replace your lowest grade (limit of 300 points are available). Credits may be obtained in the following ways: (I will explain these further on first day of class):  Photo requirement completed: 100 points  (1) Study Bible requirement completed: 100 points  (2) Study Bible requirement completed: 100 points * If you come to class with your own Study Bible and participate in text discussions and readings, you will acquire up to 200 points credits. At any point, if I call on you to read/respond to a biblical text and you do not have a bible, the deduction is 100 points per incident.

Book Review This is NOT a book report! Your critique should focus on two or three main points; and consist of a critique of the strengths and weaknesses of Erhman’s text. Please do not summarize the book, and do NOT give me Sunday School regurgitation or a confessional treatise. Your critique of Bart Erhman’s book, Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why, should be typed, double-spaced, 12 font, and two full pages. You must provide a cover sheet with your name, course title and section, title of your paper, date. Staple your paper, I will not accept dog-eared papers. Chicago Style Manual with consecutive running footnotes and a bibliography. Due April 15 by 5:00pm (deliver your paper to Bobet 402).

Learning Abilities: If a student demonstrates difficulty with grammar skills or demonstrates repeated problems with some aspect of grammar, he or she may be required to seek a grammar tutor or the services of Loyola’s WAC (Writing Across the Curriculum).

Since all students have particular learning styles and (dis)abilities, I encourage students to share with me, if they need particular teaching devices/approaches that will enable them to reach their learning potential. If you have a disability and wish to receive accommodations, please contact Sarah Mead Smith, Director of Disability Services at 504- 855-2990. If you wish to receive test accommodations (e.g., extended test time), you will need to give the course instructor an official Accommodation Form from Disability Services. The Office of Disability Services is located in Monroe Hall 405.

Late Work: Class assignments are expected to be completed on time. In the rare event when an assignment will be late, the student must notify me at least 24 hours in advance and must receive approval for late submission.

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Make-up Exam Policy: The individual student needs to explain to the instructor the reason for missing an exam. Only in an extreme case of a serious or unavoidable situation, may a student re- take an exam. Please note that makeup exams may be given in oral or written form.

Academic Integrity:http://bulletin.loyno.edu/2007undergraduate/academic_regs/contents.php All academic work will be done by the student to whom it is assigned without unauthorized data or help of any kind. A student who supplies another with such data or help is considered deserving of the same sanctions as the recipient. Specifically, cheating, plagiarism, and misrepresentation are prohibited. Plagiarism is defined by Alexander Lindley as “the false assumption of authorship: the wrongful act of taking the product of another person’s mind, and presenting it as one’s own” (Plagiarism and Originality). “Plagiarism may take the form of repeating another’s sentences as your own, adopting a particularly apt phrase as your own, paraphrasing someone else’s argument as your own, or even presenting someone else’s line of thinking in the development of a thesis as though it were your own.” (MLA Handbook, 1985).A student who is found to have cheated on any examination may be given a failing grade in the course. In case of a second violation, the student may be excluded for one or two terms or dismissed from the university. A student who engages in cheating, plagiarism, or misrepresentation on term papers, seminar papers, quizzes, laboratory reports, and such may receive a sanction of a failing grade in the course. A second offense may be cause for exclusion or dismissal from the university. Faculty members are required to report immediately to the dean of the student’s college any case of cheating, plagiarism, or misrepresentation which he or she has encountered and, later, the manner in which it was resolved. The dean of the student’s college should apprise the student of the serious consequences of cheating, plagiarism, and misrepresentation as well as of the appeals procedure open to the student in such cases.

Inclusive Language: Our use of language shapes and relates how we perceive ourselves, others, and the world around us. Language can challenge and expand our understanding of the complexities of the world, and it can narrow our vision and limit our thinking. In this class, I stress the practice of inclusive language. All work must be written with inclusive language. You are expected to practice inclusive language in reading biblical texts. See Blackboard, under Syllabus, handout entitled CBA Inclusive Language and the Bible, and Inclusive Language Handbook.

Example: NAB Matthew 9:2 And there people brought to him a person with paralysis lying on a stretcher. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the person, "Courage, child, your sins are forgiven."

NRS Matthew 9:2 And just then some people were carrying a paralyzed man lying on a bed. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven."

Internet Use: Students must select critical sources from the reference works listed above. I will not approve the use of Wikipedia and non-institutional based websites as critical sources. Databases provided through Monroe Library are acceptable, but I must receive copies of any journal articles you choose to use. See Blackboard, under Syllabus, handout entitled Evaluating Internet Research Sources. 6 10-10-2012

Grading

Please read carefully how to earn the grade you seek. Passive learning does not generally indicate, nor lead to, acquisition of knowledge or wisdom. Active learning requires participation, preparation and engagement.

Grading Schema 97-100 A+ 84-86 B 70-72 C- 94-96 A 80-83 B- 60-69 D 90-93 A- 77-79 C+ 0-59 F 87-89 B+ 73-76 C

Grading System:

A+ demonstrates considerable critical-thinking skills, careful thought, a high degree of original thinking, exceptional creative expression and excellent grammar (excellent in class participation and attendance). A demonstrates excellent quality, careful thought, original thinking and a high degree of creativity with few minor grammatical errors (excellent in class participation and attendance).

B+ produces high quality work with careful thought, original thinking, creativity, and has no major grammatical errors (very good in class participation and attendance). B produces good work, needs improvement in one or more of the following areas: careful thought, original thinking, creativity and grammar (very good in class participation and attendance).

C+ illustrates that the work does not meet basic expectations for careful thought, original thinking, self-expression, creativity, and grammar (minimal in class participation and attendance). C illustrates a severe lack in organizational writing, grammar, and creative expression (minimal in class participation and attendance).

D/F does not meet the basic requirements for the undergraduate work in this course (inadequate in class participation and attendance). A severe grade reflects an extreme deficiency in undergraduate level work.

The final course grade will be an average of the following: 1) In-Class Participation, 2) Participation Polls and Quizzes; and 3) Midterm and Final Exams.

Grading Requirement Criteria 70% In-Class Participation Demonstrates “mutual invitation by name” Engages in discussion with instructor/other student(s). Asks questions of instructor/other student(s). 7 10-10-2012

Offers observations or commentary. Expresses ability to articulate views and to critique materials. Demonstrates foundational understanding and integration of material.

30% Quizzes & Exams Demonstrates comprehension of foundational material. Demonstrations synthesis and critical thinking. Demonstrates comprehension of foundational material. Demonstrates the ability to synthesize material. Demonstrates the ability to critique a biblical passage.

Emergency Cancellations Due to Evacuation o In the event that there is an interruption to our course due to the cancellation of classes by the university as a result of an emergency, we will continue our course on Blackboard within 48 hours after cancellation. o All students are required to sign on to Blackboard and to keep up with course assignments within 48 hours of evacuation and routinely check for announcements and course materials associated with each class. Class handouts will be posted under “course materials”. o Students should be familiar with their responsibilities during emergencies, including pre-evacuation and post-evacuation for hurricanes. This information is available on the Academic Affairs web site: http://academicaffairs.loyno.edu/students-emergency-responsibilities o Additional emergency-planning information is also available - http://academicaffairs.loyno.edu/emergency-planning

CLASS SCHEDULE

RELS U247-001: New Testament as Literature 8:05-9:20 am (Mon-Wed) Spring 2013 Location Pending Required Materials:  The New Testament (2008), Bart Ehrman  Synopsis of the Four Gospels (1985), Kurt Aland  Bible Critical Study Edition  Misquoting Jesus (2007), Bart Ehrman Supplemental Materials:  Blackboard o Bible Media Experience 8 10-10-2012

 Practice with the The New Testament (Ehrman) Website. Excellent flashcards, self- quizzes, and other resources. It can be accessed for free at http://www.oup.com/us/companion.websites/9780199757534/student/?view=us a.

Polls are taken at the beginning of class. Quizzes are taken outside class via Blackboard, but they must be taken within a specific period of time. NT Book Quizzes are taken at the beginning of class.

BRING YOUR STUDY BIBLE TO EVERY CLASS! Date Topic Assignment Jan 7, Mon Digging Deeper

Introduction to Methods Jan 9, Wed NT as Lit Introduction Bring textbook: Synopsis of the Four Gospels Who Messed with Mark? Jan 14, Mon When a Book is NOT a Book Read Ehrman, What is the New Testament? Quiz The Obscure Origins of Christian Scriptures Bring textbook: Synopsis of the Four Gospels

Jan 16, Wed Brian Sullivan—Library Biblical Commentaries, Blackboard Bible Media & Quizzes; Website: Ehrman’s Flashcards.

Jan 21, Mon Martin Luther King, Jr.

No Classes

Jan 23, Wed Christian Scriptures—Afterthoughts and Read Ehrman, Do We Have the Households? Original New Testament? Quiz

Biblical Manuscripts—Cursing the Scribes NT Books Quiz (1)

Bring textbook: Synopsis of the Four Gospels

Jan 28, Mon Textual Criticism

Background & Textual Criticism (Lecture Bring textbook: Synopsis of the Notes Quiz) Four Gospels

Jan 30, Wed Cultural Context—Jews Among Greeks Read Ehrman, The World of Hellenistic Religion, Philosophy, and World- Early Christian Traditions. Quiz

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view Read Ehrman, The Jewish Context of Jesus and His Followers. Quiz

Cultural Context—Jews Among Romans Bring textbook: Synopsis of the Religion of Second-Temple Judaism Four Gospels

Feb 4, Mon Early Christian Timeline & Key Characters in Read Ehrman, The Traditions of the Gospels Jesus in Their Greco-Roman Context. Quiz

Read Ehrman, Excursus: The Historian and the Problem of Miracles. Quiz

NT Book Quiz (2)

Bring textbook: Synopsis of the Four Gospels

Feb 6, Wed Introduction to the Gospels & The Synoptic Read Ehrman, The Christian Problem Gospels: A Literary and Historical Introduction. Quiz

Read Ehrman, The Synoptic Problem and its Significance for Interpretation. Quiz

Read Ehrman, From Jesus to the Gospels. Quiz

Bring textbook: Synopsis of the Four Gospels

Feb 11-15 Mardi Gras No classes

Feb 18, Mon Gospel of Mark—Secrets and Mysteries Ehrman, Jesus, the Suffering Son of God: The Gospel According to Mark. Quiz

Read the Gospel of Mark.

Bring textbook: Synopsis of the Four Gospels

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Feb 20, Wed Gospel of Mark NT Book Quiz (3)

Bring textbook: Synopsis of the Four Gospels

Feb 25, Mon Gospel of Mark Bring textbook: Synopsis of the Four Gospels

Feb 27 Wed MIDTERM

Mar 4, Mon Gospel of Matthew—Rabbi and Messiah Ehrman, Jesus, The Jewish Messiah: The Gospel According to Matthew. Quiz.

Read The Gospel of Matthew.

Bring textbook: Synopsis of the Four Gospels

Mar 6, Wed Gospel of Matthew Bring textbook: Synopsis of the Four Gospels

Mar 11, Mon Gospel of Matthew Bring textbook: Synopsis of the Four Gospels

Mar 13, Wed The Parables Bring textbook: Synopsis of the Four Gospels

Mar 18, Mon Gospel of Luke Ehrman, Jesus, the Savior of the World: The Gospel According to Luke. Quiz.

Read The Gospel of Luke. Bring textbook: Synopsis of the Four Gospels Mar 20, Wed Gospel of Luke Bring textbook: Synopsis of the Four Gospels Mar 25-April 1 Easter Break

Apr 3, Wed Gospel of Luke Bring textbook: Synopsis of the Four Gospels

Apr 8, Mon Acts of the Apostles Ehrman, Luke’s Second volume: The Acts of the Apostles. Quiz.

Read Acts of the Apostles 11 10-10-2012

Apr 10, Wed Gospel of John Ehrman, Jesus, the Man Sent from Heaven: The Gospel according to John. Quiz.

Read Gospel of John.

Apr 15, Mon Gospel of John & 1,2,3 John Ehrman, From John’s Jesus to the Gnostic Christ: The Johannine Epistles and Beyond. Quiz

Read 1-3 John. Book Review Due: Ehrman’s Misquoting Jesus.

Apr 17, Wed Pauline Letters Ehrman, Paul, the Apostle: The Man and His Mission. Quiz.

Ehrman, The Gospel According Romans to Paul: The Letter to the Romans. Quiz.

Read Romans.

Apr 22, Mon Paul’s Female Companions Ehrman, From Paul’s Female Colleagues to the Pastor’s Intimidated Women: The Oppression of Women in Early Christianity. Quiz.

Ehrman, Paul and his Apostolic Mission: 1 Thessalonians as a Test Case. Quiz. 1 Thessalonians Read 1 Thessalonians. Apr 24, Wed Ehrman, Paul and the Crises of His Churches: 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Philippians, and Philemon. Quiz. 1-2 Corinthians, Philippians, Galatians, Read 1-2 Corinthians,

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Philemon Philippians, Galatians, and Philemon.

Apr 29, Mon Ephesians, Colossians, 2 Thessalonians Ehrman, In the Wake of the Apostle: The Deutero-Pauline and Pastoral Epistles. Quiz.

Hebrews, James, Jude, 2 Peter Christian and Jews: Hebrews, Barnabas, and later Anti- Jewish Literature. Quiz.

Christians and Christians: James, The Didache, Polycarp, 1 Clement, Jude, and 2 Peter. Quiz

Read Ephesians, Colossians, 2 Thessalonians, Hebrews, James, Jude, 2 Peter

May 1, Wed Conflict with the Roman World Ehrman, Christians and Pagans: 1 Peter, The Letters of Ignatius, 1 Peter The Martyrdom of Polycarp, Revelation and Later Apologetic Literature. Quiz.

Read 1 Peter.

Ehrman, Christians an the Cosmos: The Revelation of John, The Shepherd of Hermas, and the Apocalypse of Peter. Read Revelation.

Final Exam pending We will view and critique together the “Gospel of John” Religious Studies Film Series.

Exam Preparation

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New Testament as Literature

I have provided below several suggestions to help prepare you for this class. Students who have followed these preparations find that they 1) retain what they learn in class with more efficiency and less effort, 2) enjoy more engaging class discussions; and 3) ease their load of study during the course of the semester. Form review groups or discussion groups with friends and make memorization work and your learning experience more enjoyable!

Note: You can access both the Oxford Biblical Studies Online database and the Introducing the New Testament website regardless of your textbook requirement. Note: There are two different textbooks depending on your section number, but both sections will use the Synopsis of the Four Gospels (see below).

 Read the New Testament. This will make your learning experience more rewarding and give you a strong head start. If you have never read the NT, then I recommend you read : The Bible in Contemporary Language by Eugene H. Peterson. NOTE: This version of the Bible is only for pre-semester reading. It is not acceptable as a critical study edition and cannot be use in our class study. In other words, it does not meet the requirement for a critical edition for our class. However, as a pre-semester text, it will make your introductory reading of the NT easier to understand.

 Memorize the names and order of the books in the New Testament. This is a foundational course so ideally all your other biblical courses will build on this one. Yes, it is helpful for you to know how to locate the books by memory! Develop a mnemonic device (i.e., a song or a rap based on the first letter of the books) that will help you learn the title of the books and their order. Practice it repeatedly over a period of time until you have learned it without having to think the mnemonic device out (e.g., say it once when you get up in the morning, and once when you go to bed). Saying your mnemonic device twice a day for several weeks is helpful for long term retention.

As you read through the NT, practice the flashcards, quizzes and study the maps in the following websites. These sites are a real gem for studying for quizzes and exams.

 Use the Oxford Biblical Studies Online Database. It can be accessed for free through the Monroe Library website. Go to Monroe Library ˃ Databases by Subject ˃ Religious Studies ˃ Oxford Biblical Studies. This database provides maps, various bibles, commentaries and even student practice tests and reviews. As you read through the NT, look up names, places, and so forth.

 Practice with the The New Testament (Ehrman) Website. It can be accessed for free at http://www.oup.com/us/companion.websites/9780199757534/student/?view=usa. . Excellent flashcards, self-quizzes, and other resources.

 Practice with the Introducing the New Testament (Powell) Website. It can be accessed for free at http://www.introducingnt.com/.

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. Excellent MAPS can be found here (see requirements for map knowledge below). There are also flashcards, self-quizzes, and other resources.

 Be able to locate the following regions, cities, and geographical entities on a map. Go to http://www.introducingnt.com/˃ Resources for students ˃ Maps. You will need to know many of these locations for other courses that you take at Loyola (e.g., classics, history, philosophy, biblical, etc.). Learn them well and it will benefit you, not only in this course, but in other courses as well.  1.1 The Roman Empire: (an overview map) Rome, Italy; Thessalonica, Macedonia; Asia; Galatia; Pontus & Bithynia; Nag Hammadi, Egypt; and Nabatea.  3.2 Palestine in the Time of Jesus: Galilee, Judea, Syria, Samaria, Judea, Decapolis, Phoenicia, Capernaum, Cana, Nazareth, Tiberias, Sepphoris, Bethsaida, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Caesarea Maritima, Caesarea Philippi, Qumran, Jericho, Masada, Dead Sea, Sea of Galilee  9.1 Paul’s First Missionary Journey: Antioch, Syria; Tarsus, Cilicia; Cyprus; Perga, Pamphylia; Antioch in Pisidia; Iconium, Lystra, Derbe.  9.2 Paul’s Second Missionary Journey: Troas, Mysia; Philippi & Thessalonica, Macedonia;  9.3 Paul’s Third Missionary Journey: Ephesus, Asia.  9.4 Paul’s Fourth Missionary Journey: Crete; Malta; Rhegium, Puteoli, and Rome, Italy.  13.1 Achaia: Athens, Corinth, Delphi, Cenchreae  29.1 Asia Minor: Churches of Revelation: 1) Pergamum, 2) Thyatira, 3) Sardis, 4) Smyrna, 5) Ephesus, 6) Laodicea, 7) Philadelphia

Selected Bibliography

Bailey, Kenneth E. Poet & Peasant and through Peasant Eyes: A Literary-Cultural Approach to the Parables in Luke. Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans Pub., 1983.

Donahue, John R. The Gospel in Parable: Metaphor, Narrative, and Theology in the Synoptic Gospels. Philadelphia, PA: Fortress Press, 1988.

Hengel, Martin. The Four Gospels and the One Gospel of Jesus Christ: An Investigation of the Collection and Origin of the Canonical Gospels. Harrisburg, PA: Trinity Press International, 2000.

Herzog, William R. Parables as Subversive Speech: Jesus as Pedagogue of the Oppressed. Louisville, KY: Westminster/John Knox Press, 1994.

Hultgren, Arland J. The Rise of Normative Christianity. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 1994.

______. The Parables of Jesus: A Commentary. The Bible in Its World. Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans, 2000.

Johnson, Luke Timothy. The Letter of James: A New Translation with Introduction and 15 10-10-2012

Commentary. New York, NY: Doubleday, 1995.

______. The Real Jesus: The Misguided Quest for the Historical Jesus and the Truth of the Traditional Gospels. San Francisco, CA: HarperSanFrancisco, 1996.

______. The First and Second Letters to Timothy: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. New York, NY: Doubleday, 2001.

______. Hebrews: A Commentary. 1st ed. The New Testament Library. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2006.

Johnson, Luke Timothy, and Daniel J. Harrington. The Gospel of Luke. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 1991.

______. The Acts of the Apostles. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2006.

King, Karen L. The Gospel of Mary of Magdala: Jesus and the First Woman Apostle. Santa Rosa, CA: Polebridge Press, 2003.

Kingsbury, Jack Dean. The Christology of Mark's Gospel. Philadelphia, PA: Fortress Press, 1983.

______. Gospel Interpretation: Narrative-Critical & Social-Scientific Approaches. Harrisburg, PA: Trinity Press International, 1997.

Klauck, Hans-Josef. Apocryphal Gospels: An Introduction. New York, NY: T & T Clark International, 2003.

Kloppenborg, John S. Q Parallels: Synopsis, Critical Notes & Concordance Foundations & Facets. Reference Series. Sonoma, CA: Polebridge Press, 1988.

______. Q-Thomas Reader. Sonoma, CA: Polebridge Press, 1990.

______. The Shape of Q: Signal Essays on the Sayings Gospel. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress, 1993.

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