This course introduces students to the New Testament, from historical, literary, socio-cultural, and theological perspectives. It focuses on some of the New Testament books' distinctive nature, the context of their production, the issues the authors addressed, and the theological message for the ancient and present reader. Format: Lecture Evaluation: reflection papers and term paper Audience: MDiv, MA/MTS. [SPRING 2022:15 max enrollment; SPRING 2023: 18 max enrollment]