Explore the 1st Century concept of 'good news' and its relevance today through Prof. N.T. Wright's insights in Simply Good News.
This course dives into the idea of 'good news' as it was seen in the 1st Century, exploring how it shapes our lives today. Based on N.T. Wright's book, it connects past events of Jesus to modern concepts and teachings.
Embrace the concept of 'good news' as it was understood in the 1st Century New Testament world in order to live in it!
There is a lot going on in the news these days and it seems to travel quickly! 'News’ is about something that has happened—something as a result of which the world is going to be different. News is also about how other things are going to happen for which we have to get ready. It is far more than mere 'advice' or simply an event like any other. This is good news about the past (the events of Jesus's life) and good news about the future (the renewal of all creation).
We invite you to enroll in this short course based on Prof. N.T. Wright's book, Simply Good News. You will instantly get into the heart of the idea of what makes something 'good news'. You will also be brought into the world of the 1st Century writers of the New Testament in order to make more sense of what 'good news' means in our world today. You may wish to acquire Prof. Wright's book, Simply Good News, in whatever format that works for you. This course will be a great introduction to Prof. Wright's book that will allow you to live in a place where 'good news' makes a difference.
How the 1st Century concept of 'good news' has relevance today
delineate how the idea of 'God' may mean something different in the modern era in contrast to how it would have been understood by the New Testament writers.
describe why the common theme existing is present day Christianity is that the goal is to 'go to heaven'.
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David Seemuth has a Ph.D. from Marquette University in the field of Religious Studies with an emphasis on New Testament Theology. He has taught at the graduate level for over 30 years at numerous universities and seminaries. He also has 21 years of on-line teaching experience. His passion is to see that people not only understand the Scripture, but also...
N.T Wright received his BA, MA and D.Phil. from Oxford University. He taught New Testament at Cambridge, McGill and Oxford Universities 1978-1993. He was Dean of Lichfield, then Canon of Westminster, then Bishop of Durham (Church of England), 1994-2010. Prof. Wright is Professor Emeritus of New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of St Andrews, Scotland, and is currently...
Jennifer Loop is currently a doctoral student at Durham University. She is the Director of Ministry Engagement for the Wisconsin Center for Christian Studies, and plays a critical role in the online education, both organizational and theological, by guiding the online student experience. Jennifer enjoys engaging with a virtual community of diverse students and learners to explore how theology, faith...
Happy! So far so good!
So far I’m enjoying the course as a companion to the book.
? I have no complaints and it’s interesting and the app is working well.
There was a lot of information packed into the small teaching segments. I loved the historical perspective and how the early Christians understood good news; how we moderns should be allowing our lives to be transformed by Jesus and living out the good news so that we can also transform our world.
I did find the Quizzes elementary.
Liked the Roman Empire history lesson to better understand the impact of 'news' coming from the leadership power struggle.
This is a refreshing way to understand the Gospel and the implications of the Gospel for my personal life and the Earth I live on.
As I have felt before, I have sat enthralled by Prof. Wright's masterly exposition of his theme and oftentimes I have responded as I would hope to on hearing a great preacher. I have said previously in responding to his lectures that I have felt ashamed at my own limitations as a preacher and longed to resume the leadership of worship, although currently health problems make this a remote possibility at best.
This course is loaded with good content and wisdom. I have to pause regularly to take notes and keep up.
Fantastic! I never thought I would have access to Dr Wright’s teaching. It is wonderful!
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Doyle C.
Any course by N.T. Wright is worth the time and money!