Course Number: NT507 Research Professor of New Testament Studies
at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas The book of Acts
is the intended sequel to the gospel of Luke, showing how the
new community of faith applied Christ’s teachings to life and
how they proclaimed His message throughout the world. In this
course, students complete an exegetical study of the book of
Acts by focusing on the biblical theology of the book, the
historical background of events, and the theological emphasis of
the speeches. The goal of the course is to enable learners to
articulate the message of Acts in ways that are both textually
accurate and contemporaneously relevant. Upon completion of this
course, the student should be able to: - Trace the argument of
Acts through its narrative units. - Interpret any specific
narrative material found in Acts and identify its key
theological themes. - Determine with appropriate support the
background of any narrative account that contributes to the
setting and argument of a text. - Co