New Testament Survey II
A survey of the contents and theology of the Pauline Epistles.
The Theology of the Apostle Paul
The Pauline Epistles shaped the theology and life of the early church — and they still anchor Christian doctrine today. In this survey you'll trace their historical background, literary structure, and the redemptive-historical framework that runs through them.
You'll learn to read Paul's letters in their original context — understanding the real-world challenges the early church faced and how the apostle applied the gospel to them — and to address the doubts of a postmodern age with the authority of Scripture and consistent Pauline logic.
What You'll Learn
- Survey the historical background, literary structure, and redemptive-historical framework of the Pauline epistles.
- Read Paul's letters in their original context — the real challenges the early church faced, and how the gospel answered them.
- Address the doubts of a postmodern age through the authority of Scripture and consistent, Pauline biblical logic.
What We'll Cover
Redemptive History
Trace the theological transition from the Old Covenant to the New to grasp Paul's redemptive-historical framework.
Pauline Theology
Examine Paul's core doctrines — especially the profound synthesis of justification by faith and union with Christ.
Inductive Exegesis
Apply rigorous inductive methods to uncover the original historical, cultural, and theological meaning of the text.
Pauline Eschatology
Explore the "already and not yet" of God's Kingdom, and how future hope anchors present faithfulness.
Pastoral Application
Learn to apply Paul's apostolic methods to navigate the complex cultural shifts of the modern church age.
Taught by Dr. Mark House
Dr. House served as academic editor for New Testament and Greek at Hendrickson Publishers, editing the Compact Greek-English Lexicon and the Analytical Lexicon of New Testament Greek. He has taught at Talbot School of Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary, and in Ukraine, and brings twenty-five years of pastoral experience in the PCA.
Logistics
Frequently Asked Questions
New Testament Survey II is a graduate survey course. A prior New Testament survey is helpful but not required — the class is open to degree students, auditors, and those exploring seminary study.
Yes. Your first seminary class is free to audit; after that a small audit fee applies. Auditors are warmly welcomed to attend every live session and join the discussion, with no assignments, papers, exams, or formal academic credit.
Classes meet live via Zoom on Monday evenings from 7:30 to 9:20 PM Eastern across the fall semester (August 31 – December 18, 2026).
Tuition is $300 per credit hour; this is a 2-credit-hour course. Students age 55+ and other categories may qualify for reduced rates — see the Tuition page for details.
Related texts include Ridderbos's Paul: An Outline of His Theology, Vos's The Pauline Eschatology, Carson's An Introduction to the New Testament, and Beale's A New Testament Biblical Theology. Full details are in the syllabus.
Audit or Take for Credit
Join the class this term — audit along for enrichment, or enroll for credit toward your degree.
Audit the Course
- Attend every live class and join the discussion
- No assignments, papers, or exams
- Learn from the same lectures as credit students
- No formal academic credit awarded
Take for Credit
- Earn 2 credit hours toward a New Geneva degree
- Assignments, readings & graded feedback
- Full participation in the live weekly class
- No prerequisites required
Audit This Course
Auditors are warmly welcomed to attend every live session and join the discussion. Share your details and our registrar will send you the Zoom link and next steps.
Prefer to talk first? Book a free 15-minute call with our registrar.
Take for Credit
Earn two credit hours toward your New Geneva degree. Share your details and our registrar will guide you through enrollment for this term.
New to New Geneva? You'll complete a short application — we'll walk you through it.
