Rel 1240 New Testament
Course Description
REL 1240 is designed to introduce students to the New Testament (NT) through readings from an English Bible and to understand and appreciate the NT ethos. The course will also focus on the foundation, development and expansion of Christianity.
Methods of Instruction
Students meet weekly with the professor. The course is lightly enhanced through Blackboard, where students take tests and submit assignments and correspond with each other and the professor.
Tests and course organization: Students will have some brief open book chapter quizzes. You will have two tests during the term. The first (the mid-term) will cover the first seven chapters and the second (the final) will cover the remaining five chapters of the text book. Most of the questions from the tests will come from practice quizzes and the textbook. Course organization will be readings and practice quizzes, discussion postings, assignments, two exams and optional visits to religious sites.
Course Requirements
Students who are new to e-learning should take BC's online readiness evaluation.
No special pre-requisites or preparation in religion needed for this course. All students should review BC's current hardware and software requirements to make sure that their computers meet BC standards. Hardware or Software requirements specific to your courses (if different from the BC standard for DL). Students who are using Blackboard for the first time should visit BC's Flexible Learning Page.
Course Materials
A copy of the Bible. (The version is your choice)
BibleGateway.com (Click here for most versions on-line)- Harris, Stephen, The New Testament, A Student's Introduction. 5th ed. NY: McGraw-Hill, 2006.
Click here for online learning center and more information on the textbook.
How to Register for this Course
Register on campus or BC's Student Online System. You must pay for the course before you will be able to log into the course. There may be a delay of as much as 36 hours after paying before your login will be activated.
Information Contact
You can reach me at (954) 201-6630 or 6671 for more information on this course.
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