The New Testament in Words and Images

Pontifex University

Rev. Sebastian A. Carnazzo, PhD

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

A survey of the books of the New Testament through the lens of the Old Testament with an emphasis in traditional Biblical Typology.

Throughout the course, students are directed to the traditional iconographic representation of significant events of the New Covenant and, thereby, acquire a unique understanding of the both the truths being considered and the importance of visual imagery in the proclamation of the Faith and ongoing catechesis. Is recommended that students take first the Old Testament survey titled The Old Testament in Words and Images.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

By the end of this course the students will be able to discuss the Biblical typology present in the New Testament as it relates to Salvation History.

REQUIRED RESOURCES:

• Scott Hahn, A Father Who Keeps His Promises: God’s Covenant Love in Scripture (Cincinnati, OH: St. Anthony Messenger Press, 1998).

• Tim Gray, Mission of the Messiah: On the Gospel of Luke (Steubenville, OH: Emmaus Road Publishing, 1998).

   

  RECOMMENDED RESOURCES:

• Scott Hahn, Understanding the Scriptures: A Complete Course on Bible Study, (Woodbridge, IL: Midwest Theological Forum, 2007).

RSV CE, Ignatius Press, 2nd Edition, hardcover or leatherette.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

This course is offered asynchronously on our LMS, NEO.  To access the course and complete it successfully, you will need an internet capable device with sound and a current internet browser: either the current or the previous release of Chrome, Firefox and Safari, or Internet Explorer 11+ (for Windows 8 and previous versions), and Microsoft Edge (for Windows 10+) to run the LMS.  In addition, courses require the use of, a PDF viewer, word-processing software compatible with Microsoft Office suite and a current email address. For help with the NEO platform see the Help Center in the LMS, found by clicking on the “?” in the upper right hand corner after you have logged in.  For log in questions, registration questions, or problems with missing content or content malfunctions, contact the teaching assistant, Elizabeth Froula at [email protected]. 

COURSE SCHEDULE:

Lecture 1:

By the end of this lesson the student will be able to discuss the Biblical typology present in The Gospel According to Matthew, chapters 1-2, as they relate to Salvation History.

• Part 1: Course Introduction, Introduction to Matthew,
• Part 2: Matt 1-2, READ HAHN

Lecture 2:

By the end of this lesson the student will be able to discuss the Biblical typology present in The Gospel According to Luke, chapters 1-2, as they relate to Salvation History.

• Part 1:, Introduction to Luke, Luke 1
• Part 2: Luke 2, READ GRAY

Lecture 3:

By the end of this lesson the student will be able to discuss the Biblical typology present in the introduction to The Gospel According to Mark, and The Gospel According to Matthew, chapters 1-10, as they relate to Salvation History.

• Part 1: Introduction to Mark, Matt 1-5
• Part 2: Matt 5-10

Lecture 4:

By the end of this lesson the student will be able to discuss the Biblical typology present in The Gospel According to Matthew, chapters 10-16, as they relate to Salvation History.

• Matt 10-16
  

Lecture 5:

By the end of this lesson the student will be able to discuss the Biblical typology present in The Gospel According to Matthew, chapters 16-24, as they relate to Salvation History.

• Matt 16-24

Lecture 6:

By the end of this lesson the student will be able to discuss the Biblical typology present in The Gospel According to Matthew, chapters 26-28, as they relate to Salvation History.

• Matthew 26-28, The Synoptic Problem
  

Lecture 7:

By the end of this lesson the student will be able to discuss the Biblical typology present in The Book of Acts, chapters 1-9, as they relate to Salvation History.

• Part 1: Acts 1-2
  
• Part 2: Acts 2-9

Lecture 8:

By the end of this lesson the student will be able to discuss the Biblical typology present in The Book of Acts, chapters 9-15, as they relate to Salvation History.

• Part 1: Acts 9
  
• Part 2: Acts 9-12
  
• Part 2: Acts 13-15

Lecture 9:

By the end of this lesson the student will be able to discuss the Biblical typology present in The Book of Acts, chapters 15-17, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, and Galatians, as they relate to Salvation History.

• Part 1: Acts 15-17
• Part 2: 1Thes, 2Thes, Gal

Lecture 10:

By the end of this lesson the student will be able to discuss the Biblical typology present in The Book of Acts, chapters 18-19, 1 Corinthians. chapters 1-16, and 2 Corinthians, as they relate to Salvation History.

• Part 1: Acts18-19, 1Cor 1-4
• Part 2: 1Cor 5-16, 2Cor

Lecture 11:

By the end of this lesson the student will be able to discuss the Biblical typology present in Romans, chapters 1-16, as they relate to Salvation History.

• Part 1: Rom 1-3
  
• Part 2: Rom 4-16

Lecture 12:

By the end of this lesson the student will be able to discuss the Biblical typology present in The Book of Acts, chapters 19-28, Ephesians, chapters 1-6, and Philemon, chapter 1, as they relate to Salvation History.

• Part 1: Acts 19-28, Eph 1-2
• Part 2: Eph 3-6, Phil 1

Lecture 13:

By the end of this lesson the student will be able to discuss the Biblical typology present in Philemon, chapters 2-4, Colossians, and Phillippians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus, as they relate to Salvation History.

• Part 1: Phil 2-4, Col, Philip 
  
• Part 2: 1/2Tim, Tit

Lecture 14:

By the end of this lesson the student will be able to discuss the Biblical typology present in Hebrews and the Catholic Epistles, as they relate to Salvation History.

• Letter to the Hebrews and the Catholic Epistles
  

Lecture 15:

By the end of this lesson the student will be able to discuss the Biblical typology present in The Gospel According to John, chapters 1-21, the Johanine Epistles, and the Book of Revelation, as they relate to Salvation History.

• Part 1: John 1-4
• Part 2: John 5-21, Johanine Epistles, Revelation

EXAMINATIONS: There are two exams for the course. The first exam is a midterm. The second exam is a comprehensive final. The format for both exams is subjective short essay. The students will be allowed 3 hours to complete each exam. Both exams are open bible but not open notes. The students may use, however, any notes that are written in their bibles so notes should be taken carefully throughout the semester.

GRADING: The student’s course grade is based on the Midterm score (50%) and Final score (50%).

PROPRIETARY INTEREST POLICY:

Faculty are permitted to refer to notable past work and achievements (including publications and educational activities not offered by Pontifex University, and even those offered for personal profit) in their published biography on the Pontifex website and course promotions. In the context of educational activities undertaken for Pontifex University, including videos, live or recorded, teachers, can recommend or bring to the attention such work for students (even if for personal profit, for example, books or podcasts) but only with approval by Pontifex University and when it is related to the teaching purpose of the class.  An instructor’s related work will be noted in the syllabus as appropriate.  Instructors may use their own materials as required in their courses and learning events as long as the materials are appropriate for the particular learning event.

Failure to comply with this policy will result in a warning or administration modification of course materials. Violations of this policy should be reported to the Provost.