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REL112.001
Introduction to
New Testament

 

Professor
Theodore Trost
ttrost@bama.ua.edu

Office: 206 Manly Hall
Office Phone: 348-7534
Office Hour: M 9:30-11:00
Course Number: 48116
Course Time
: TR 11:00-12:15
Location: Manly 308

Dr. Trost also teaches for New College and can be reached there as well.

Office: 101F Carmichael
Phone:
348-4602

Dr. Trost's curriculum vitae (PDF)


About Online Readings

Some course readings are placed in a "secure" folder; you can only access these PDF files (Portable Document Format, that can be opened with the free Adobe Reader) by clicking each link and then entering your Bama User Name and Password. If you have difficulty accessing these readings, contact the instructor by email.

If you have forgotten your Bama ID, but know your Campus Wide ID (CWID), then go here.

 

Description

This course is an introduction to the ancient Hellenistic world as the matrix in which Christianity appeared. The Course examines the traditions about Jesus that were variously framed and organized in the Gospels, and the writings of Paul. Carries the Core Humanities designation.


Syllabus

Fall 2008 Syllabus (PDF)


Test Procedures

Tests in this course are multiple choice, using "bubble" scoring sheets. To fill in the answer sheet during the test you will need to use a pencil and you will need to know your Campus-Wide ID (CWID) number.

Once the tests are graded, you will be able to obtain your test results over the web through MyBama.

Grades are retrieved this way:
1] Go to myBama and sign on: https://mybama.ua.edu/cp/home/displaylogin
2] When your page opens, press on the "Academics" button at the top (next to "Home")
3] Down the left hand column, find "Testing Services" and press on "Student Exam Results"
4] Press on the results for the approriate exam. eg.REL 100 Quiz 1
5] If students encounter difficulty accessing records, please contact Dan Mullins at reldesk2@bama.ua.edu

Note: If you incorrectly entered your CWID on the scoring sheet then you will not be able to access your test grade online, since your test score will not be matched correctly to your login.


Exercises

To be announced


Books (required)

Meeks, Wayne, Ed.
The Harper Collins Study Bible
Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060655801

Harris, Stephen
The New Testament: A Student's Introduction, 5th Edition
McGraw Hill
ISBN: 0072876018


Online Readings

To be announced