Gospels 2023 - Reformed Theological Seminary

Course Introduction

September 27, 2023 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

The student will be able to summarize gospel criticism, its origins, and the need for its study. The student will be able to identify the different quests within the history of gospel criticism. The student will be able to identify the key players within each quest of gospel criticism.

Gospel Criticism Part 1

September 27, 2023 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

The student will be able to summarize gospel criticism, its origins, and the need for its study. The student will be able to identify the different quests within the history of gospel criticism. The student will be able to identify the key players within each quest of gospel criticism.

Gospel Criticism Part 2

September 27, 2023 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

The student will be able to summarize gospel criticism, its origins, and the need for its study. The student will be able to identify the different quests within the history of gospel criticism. The student will be able to identify the key players within each quest of gospel criticism.

Gospel Origins

September 27, 2023 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

The student will be able to give the different usages of the word “gospel” within the early church context. The student will be able to identify the variety of genres which have been used to explain the Gospel

Form and Source Criticism

September 27, 2023 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

The student will be able to summarize Form Criticism, Source Criticism, Redaction Criticism, and Canonical Criticism. The student will be able to present both the strengths, weaknesses, positives, and negatives of each for of Criticisms. The student will be able to name and distinguish between the mentioned Apocryphal Gospels.

Redaction Criticism

September 27, 2023 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

The student will be able to summarize Form Criticism, Source Criticism, Redaction Criticism, and Canonical Criticism. The student will be able to present both the strengths, weaknesses, positives, and negatives of each for of Criticisms. The student will be able to name and distinguish between the mentioned Apocryphal Gospels.

Canonical Criticism

September 27, 2023 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

The student will be able to summarize Form Criticism, Source Criticism, Redaction Criticism, and Canonical Criticism. The student will be able to present both the strengths, weaknesses, positives, and negatives of each for of Criticisms. The student will be able to name and distinguish between the mentioned Apocryphal Gospels.

Matthew - Introduction and Structure

September 27, 2023 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

The student will be able to summarize introductory matters like that of author, audience, location, date, and purpose of Matthew. The student will be able to summarize the structure and major themes of the book of Matthew, The student will be able to give a summary of the Genealogy present and Matthew and the Sermon on the Mount.

Matthew - Major Themes and Characteristics

September 27, 2023 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

The student will be able to summarize introductory matters like that of author, audience, location, date, and purpose of Matthew. The student will be able to summarize the structure and major themes of the book of Matthew, The student will be able to give a summary of the Genealogy present and Matthew and the Sermon on the Mount.

Matthew - Sermon on the Mount

September 27, 2023 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

The student will be able to summarize introductory matters like that of author, audience, location, date, and purpose of Matthew. The student will be able to summarize the structure and major themes of the book of Matthew, The student will be able to give a summary of the Genealogy present and Matthew and the Sermon on the Mount.

Matthew - The Six Antitheses

September 27, 2023 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

The student will be able to expound the various views of the Six Antitheses in Jesus’ explanation of the Law. The student will be able to identify the various traditions associated with Peter’s confession and their implications on the understanding of the church The student will be able to summarize the implications of the Great commission to the modern Christian audience and Christ’s immediate audience. The student will be able to explain the usage of “Son of man” within Matthew’s Gospel.

Matthew - Peter's Confession and The Great Commission

September 27, 2023 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

The student will be able to expound the various views of the Six Antitheses in Jesus’ explanation of the Law. The student will be able to identify the various traditions associated with Peter’s confession and their implications on the understanding of the church The student will be able to summarize the implications of the Great commission to the modern Christian audience and Christ’s immediate audience. The student will be able to explain the usage of “Son of man” within Matthew’s Gospel.

Matthew - The Son of Man

September 27, 2023 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

The student will be able to expound the various views of the Six Antitheses in Jesus’ explanation of the Law. The student will be able to identify the various traditions associated with Peter’s confession and their implications on the understanding of the church The student will be able to summarize the implications of the Great commission to the modern Christian audience and Christ’s immediate audience. The student will be able to explain the usage of “Son of man” within Matthew’s Gospel.

Mark - Introduction and Structure

September 27, 2023 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

The student will be able to summarize introductory matter of the book of Mark, including that of author, location, etc. The student will be able to address major themes, characteristics, and structure of Mark.

Mark - Major Themes and Characteristics

September 27, 2023 • Dr. Michael J. Kruger

The student will be able to summarize introductory matter of the book of Mark, including that of author, location, etc. The student will be able to address major themes, characteristics, and structure of Mark.