New Testament Courses and Certifications

Introduction to New Testament Studies - Why Study the New Testament?

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Explore the New Testament as historical documents, understanding its context and imagining an ancient perspective. Gain insights into biblical studies through a secular, academic approach.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Greco-Roman World - Historical Context for the New Testament

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Explore the historical context of the New Testament, from Alexander's Hellenization to the Roman Empire's influence on early Christianity's spread.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Gospel of Matthew - Introduction to New Testament

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Explore Matthew's Gospel: Jesus as teacher, Torah observance, church foundation, and apostolic model. Understand its paradoxical approach to Christianity and mission to gentiles.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

From Stories to Canon - The Formation of the New Testament

Explore the formation of the New Testament canon, examining factors like competing doctrines, consensus, and the codex's invention, as well as criteria for inclusion and exclusion of texts.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Understanding the New Testament

105 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Join a historian to look at the New Testament with a new eye as you gain powerful insights into this influential series of books of the Bible.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The New Testament

312 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Discover how historical research can illuminate the New Testament in this riveting course that combines biblical scholarship, archaeology, and literary analysis.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

History of the Bible: The Making of the New Testament Canon

151 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Delve into a thorough introduction to key issues in the development of Christianity in this course designed by an award-winning professor.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 6 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Campus - the Israeli National Project for Digital Learning

Jerusalem: A Journey Through Time

Explore the rich archaeological and historical journey of ancient Jerusalem from prehistoric times through the Muslim conquest, examining key religious sites, cultural significance, and archaeological discoveries.

• edX
• 16 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Interpreting Scripture - The Letter to the Hebrews

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Explore ancient and modern methods of biblical interpretation, focusing on the Letter to Hebrews and its unique approach to understanding Hebrew Bible passages.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Johannine Christianity - The Letters - Lecture 12

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Explore Johannine Christianity through the Gospel of John and epistles, examining Christology, sectarianism, and early Christian debates on Jesus' divinity and humanity.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Paul's Disciples - Pseudepigraphic Letters to Colossians and Ephesians

Explore the pseudepigraphic letters to Colossians and Ephesians, examining their authorship, content, and theological differences from Paul's authentic writings.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Rise of Christianity - From Apocalyptic Movement to World Religion

Explore Christianity's evolution from a small apocalyptic movement to a major religion, examining key developments in theology, practices, and historical events from the 2nd to 4th centuries.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Interpreting Scripture - Medieval Interpretations and Historical Critical Method

Explore historical critical method and pre-modern interpretations of the New Testament, examining principles, key figures, and evolving approaches to biblical exegesis through the ages.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Acts of Paul and Thecla: Asceticism and Female Heroism in Early Christianity - Lecture 20

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Explore the Acts of Paul and Thecla, examining its ascetic message, cultural context, and potential feminist interpretation through the lens of early Christian literature and Greco-Roman novels.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Theology at the Border - Immigration and Christianity in American Politics

Explore how biblical narratives and Christian theology shape both pro- and anti-immigration politics in America through historical analysis and contemporary research.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video