Course Outline - Harmony of the Gospels
Course Description
- Life and times of Jesus including His journeys and ministry with specific emphasis to events during the inter-testamental period
- Harmony of the synoptic gospels
- Analysis of geographical backgrounds
- The genre of gospel literature
- An overview of the purpose and message of each of the four gospels
- Historical background, including political, military, and religious matters of Jesus times
- Jewish thought during the inter-testamental period / Jesus time
- Introduction to the gospels; genealogy of Jesus
- Period One: Birth and Growth to Manhood
- Period Two: The Beginning of Jesus’ Public Ministry
- Period Three: Jesus Ministers to the Multitudes in Galilee
- Period Four: Jesus’ Special Ministry to the Twelve Disciples
- Period Five: Jesus’ Closing Ministry in Judaea and Paraea
- Period Six: The Ministry of Jesus’ Last Week and the Cross
- Period Seven: The Resurrection of Jesus and His
- II. Jesus’ Enemies React to the News of the Resurrection by Bribing the Guards to Lie About It
- III. The Risen Lord and His Disciples
- Final Examination
Method of Instruction
We will have lectures and discussions.
There will be reading assignments based on a main textbook and a compilation of serveral sources. There will also be a CD given to each student which will include all the lectures and slides for this class conducted by Dr. Segraves at the Stockton campus. We will review some of these in our classes.
Course Instructor
Daniel Segraves is the President of Christian Life College. An author of numerous books and a well known teacher for many years, Dr. Segraves received his BA from Gateway College of Evangelism, his MA and MTh in exegetical theology from Western Seminary and his Ed.D from Califonia Coast University. he is currently beginning his PhD program in Renewal Theology from Regent University. Dr. Segraves has been an ordained minister for over 40 years.
On Site Course Facilitator
Mathew Mathews, Bobby received his BA. B SocSc (Hons) and M.SocSc from the National University of Singapore where he specialized in the Sociology of religion and organizations. His theological training include a Postgraduate certificate in theology from New Covenant International Bible College, New Zealand and a Masters in Religion and Counseling from Liberty University, Virginia. He is currently completeing his Masters in Religious Education from Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary and has attained candidacy status in his PhD program in the National University of Singapore where he specializs in research on counseling and religion.