The New Testament (Acts–Revelation)

Course Description

This is a university-level course designed for undergraduates that explores the postmortal ministry of Jesus Christ and the growth and development of the early church as detailed in the second half of the New Testament (i.e. Acts to Revelation). It will be a text-based class that will survey the New Testament books from Acts to Revelation doctrinally, spiritually, and historically (cf. D&C 88:118; 109:7).

Course Documents

• Syllabus (Winter 2024)
• Frequently Asked Questions

Unit 1

Study Guides

• Unit 1 Study Guide
• Study Guide: Timeline to Background of the New Testament

Online Lectures

• The Text of the Bible
• Background Lecture

Class Readings

• Bible Dictionary Readings for Unit 1
• Article: The Greek and Roman Worlds
  • Reading Questions for “The Greek and Roman Worlds”
• Article: Travel and Communication in the NT
  • Reading Questions for “Travel and Communication in the NT”
• Article: The Coming Forth of the King James Bible
  • Reading Questions for “The Coming Forth of the King James Bible”

Virtual Jerusalem

• iOS App Version
• Android Play Store Version
• PC and Mac Version

Unit 2

Study Guides

• Unit 2 Study Guide
• Class Slides for Paul’s Epistles

Online Lectures

• 2 Corinthians Lecture
• Ephesians Lecture
• Philemon & Colossians Lecture

Class Readings

• Bible Dictionary Readings for Unit 2
• Article: Scribes and Ancient Letters
  • Reading Questions for “Scribes and Ancient Letters”
• Article: Occasional Nature, Composition, and Structure of Paul’s Letters
  • Reading Questions for “Occasional Nature, Composition, and Structure of Paul’s Letters”

Unit 3

Study Guides

• Unit 3 Study Guide
• Class Slides for Hebrews to Revelation
• Bible Dictionary Readings for Unit 3