Certificate in New Testament
Discover the New Testament like never before.
If you are passionate about deepening your understanding of Scripture, whether for personal growth, ministry, or teaching, this new certificate track is for you.
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Dive into the world of the earliest Christians and uncover the profound cultural, historical, and theological truths of the New Testament. In our New Testament certificate track, you’ll explore the life of Jesus, the Kingdom of God, and the letters of Paul while learning from some of today’s leading biblical scholars, including Craig Keener, Nijay Gupta, Lynn Cohick, David deSilva, Scot McKnight, Michael Bird, and more.
What You'll Learn:
The cultural and historical background of the New Testament world.
Key interpretative tools to understand Scripture deeply.
The life and teachings of Jesus and the significance of the Gospels.
Paul’s theology, his letters, and the debates surrounding his writings.
The often-overlooked contributions of women in the New Testament.
Course Requirements (8 Courses Total)
Core Courses:
New Testament Backgrounds, Craig Keener
New Testament Interpretation, Nijay Gupta
Introduction to the General Epistles, David deSilva
Jesus and the Gospels, Scot McKnight
Introducing Paul, Michael Bird
New Testament Christology, Michael Bird
Electives (Choose 2):
Women in the New Testament, Lynn Cohick
Reading While Black, Esau McCaulley
New Testament Key Debates, Nijay Gupta
Paul and Judaism, Scot McKnight
Paul and Gender, Cynthia Long Westfall (coming soon)
Women Leaders in the Early Church, Nijay Gupta (coming soon)
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