NT 223 Course at a Glance (2025)
NT Interpretation: Acts & Paul
Lectures By: Dr. David Briones
4 Credits
Course Description
This course is designed to deepen one’s understanding of Acts and the letters of Paul, exegetically and in a biblical-theological manner, as well as questions of special introduction and themes in the theology of Acts and Paul. My primary task is to inform your mind and enflame your heart as we gaze on the crucified, risen, and ascended Lord Jesus Christ in Acts and Paul. To that end, class will usually begin with a Valley of Vision Prayer that aligns with the lecture. The rest of the class session will be spent thinking exegetically, theologically, and practically on several texts, topics, and debates in Acts and Paul.
Books to Purchase
The books listed below are required readings which students should acquire by the start of the term. Additional required readings will be listed in the course syllabus and available electronically in Canvas.
Digital copies of these textbooks are available through the library
by McKnight and Edwards
Baker Academic, 2020
ISBN: 9781540960757
by Alan J. Thompson
IVP Academic, 2011
ISBN: 9780830826285
by Richard B. Gaffin
P&R, 2013
ISBN: 9781596384439
by Carson and Moo
Zondervan, 2005
ISBN: 9780310238591
Estimated Workload
The estimated workload is still being calculated for this course. This will be made available shortly.
| Lectures | Readings | Assignments |
| 2 | 40-80 | 2.6 |
| Hours Per Week | Pages Per Week | Hours Per Week |
Course Assignments
The assignments listed below are provided for general guidance for students to reference as they plan and register. Please reach out to support@wts.edu if you have any questions.
- Live Meetings [6 - 1 hr meetings]
- Exegetical Assignments [8 exegesis and transation exercises]
- Midterm Exam [2 hr exam]
- Final Exam [2 hr exam]
Synchronous Meeting Times
This course offers optional synchronous class meeting(s) through Zoom which will be scheduled during the term based on everyone's availability (a poll will be taken by the instructor for these meetings and they will be recorded for students who are unable to attend live). These meetings will be helpful for the formation your understanding of apologetics as well as provide an opportunity to practice the method live with your instructor.
The following meeting times are for the Fall 2025 term:
- Week 2: Tuesday, 9/9, 9-10am ET
- Week 4: Tuesday, 9/23, 9-10am ET
- Week 5: Tuesday, 9/30, 9-10am ET
- Week 7: Tuesday, 10/14, 9-10am ET
- Week 9: Tuesday, 10/28, 9-10am ET
- Week 11: Tuesday, 11/11, 9-10am ET