New+Testament

=Class Schedule=

Monday, 9/12 8:10-9:00 Tuesday, 9/13 9:05-9:55 Thursday, 9/15 11:00-12:25

= The Week of September 12th =

OBJECTIVE: Summarize video, // Walking the Bible //, a portion of which we viewed in class last week ; synthesize thematic information from the video and from chapters 2 & 3 from Ehrman's // A Brief Introduction to the New Testament //.

Monday, 9/12 Tues., 9/13 - Thursday, 9/15
 * Review class website material. Make sure students are familiar with PowerPoint presentations posted to website, etc.
 * Writing exercise.
 * Conclude our discussion of ancient Judaism and how the climate/culture impacted Jesus' life and ministry.
 * Focus shifts to looking at characteristics of ancient Christianity, using chapter 2 of Ehrman's text.
 * Brief writing exercise at the end of class, drawing conclusions about modern day political candidates based on current national and global events.