CRS4011B - CCRS - New Testament

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
- Be familiar with the books and types of literature which make up the New Testament.
- Appreciate the centrality of the Resurrection experience in Christian belief.
- Recognise the New Testament writings as the basis for subsequent developments in Christian theology and worship.
- Understand the use of the New Testament in the Catholic community today.
- Be able to communicate what they have learned from an adult stance.

Content:

- Introduction to the historical, geographical, cultural, political and religious background to the New Testament.
- The centrality of the Paschal mystery.
- The formation of the New Testament.
- Study of the different types of literature contained in the New Testament (e.g., Gospel, letter, parable, miracle story).
- The use of the New Testament in the Church today.

Learning and Teaching Information:

The purpose of this module is to familiarise participants with the process through which the New Testament writings came into being and to help them interpret the material presented and understand its significance for the life of a Christian today.

Assessment:

001 Assessed coursework 100%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Jenny Stuart-Collins
Level - U
Credit Value - 10
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 4S1

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