The Salvation Army Booth College

This unit will give you an opportunity to explore the captivating New Testament stories, using various lenses to interpret the meaning and relevance of them for your life and mission. 

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28 July 2025 - 31 October 2025

Weekly online sessions, Thursday nights, 7-8pm AEST -

31/07/25

7/08/25

14/08/25

21/08/25

28/08/25

4/09/25

11/09/25

18/09/25

9/10/25

16/10/25

23/10/25

30/10/25

We recommend that you allocate 12 hours a week for all study activities.

No prerequisites required.

Please note:  This is a new EBC unit which contains similar content to the Introduction to the New Testament unit.

The pedagogy of this unit is attuned to online and blended delivery. Teaching and learning in the unit occur through various student-centered learning experiences. Apart from undertaking assessment-for-learning tasks, students will engage with guided readings, exegetical exercises, knowledge applications, reflections, podcasts, video lessons, etc. Online workshops will provide spaces for peer-to-peer learning and developing discipline-specific and soft skills.

*This unit is offered at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. Students may engage with people across both levels when this unit is delivered.

1 x 1,000 word Report - 20%

1 x 3,000 word Essay - 50%

1 x 2,000 word Portfolio - 30%

Upon successful completion of this unit, it is expected that students will be able to:

1. Outline key content of New Testament narratives giving attention to their historical and literary contexts.

2. Identify major theological themes of the New Testament.

3. Reflect on the literary and narrative nature of New Testament texts.

4. Apply basic exegetical skills to selected New Testament texts.

5. Relate insights gained from the New Testament to a range of life and ministry situations.

There is no required text for this unit.

All required readings will be provided via ARK.