Understanding the New Testament Historically: An Online Class

Do you ever struggle with understanding any of the content of the New Testament (NT) books? Do you ever wonder how their messages, now 2000 years old, apply to us today who obviously live in a vastly different world than the NT authors and their intended readers? Do you want to be able to read the NT books with more confidence, clarity and greater comprehension?

If you've answered "YES" to any of the above questions, then this online class is what you want. There are two parts to this online class: NTINTRO 101 (Aug.–Dec. 2018) and NTINTRO 102 (Jan.–Apr. 2019).

The 8 sessions of NTINTRO 101 – each consisting of 45 minutes of multi-media instruction, followed by 45 minutes of Q&A and discussion – will situate each of the 27 books of the NT in its historical and cultural context. Each student will receive an outline of each session, together with recommended readings, and will have access to each session's Power Point slides.

The 8 sessions of NTINTRO 102 will follow the same pattern, but will place the formation of the NT canon in its Ante Nicene and early Post Nicene context (ca. 100–400 CE), so that you will better understand why the 27 books of NT were chosen. As part of that context you will be introduced to many of the main early writings that were not included, along with exposure to the Ante Nicene Church Fathers.

COST of First Semester only:

• $75 if you register by Aug. 15, 2018
• $99 if you register between Aug. 16–Sept. 6, 2018

CLASS OUTLINE: Topic, Days, Time

1. Context Matters...A Lot! (The Graeco-Roman World) – Thurs., Sept. 13 @ 7 p.m. (Pacific Time)
2. Context Matters...A Lot! (2nd Temple Judaisms & Jesus) – Thurs., Sept. 27 @ 7 p.m. (Pacific Time)
3. In the Beginning...Of the Jesus Movement (Paul & Jesus) – Thurs., Oct. 11 @ 7 p.m. (Pacific Time)
4. In the Beginning...Of the Jesus Movement (Paul & the Churches) – Thurs., Oct. 25 @ 7 p.m. (Pacific Time)
5. The Gospels of Jesus (The Question of Historicity) – Thurs., Nov. 8 @ 7 p.m. (Pacific Time)
6. The Gospels of Jesus (Compared & Contrasted) – Thurs., Nov. 22 @ 7 p.m. (Pacific Time)
7. Apostolic Christianity I (The Book of Acts) – Thurs., Dec. 6 @ 7 p.m. (Pacific Time)
8. Apostolic Christianity II (Later Letters & Revelation) – Thurs., Dec. 13 @ 7 p.m. (Pacific Time)

REGISTRATION for First Semester only:

• Send me an email (Brian@init4life.ca) with your contact information BEFORE Aug. 16 and be prepared to send $75 upon approval.
• Send me an email (Brian@init4life.ca) with your contact information BETWEEN Aug. 16 and Sept. 6 and be prepared to send $99 upon approval.

MORE QUESTIONS: Email me a.s.a.p. (Brian@init4life.ca)