Christian Scripture – New Testament Introduction – Catholic Letters
December 19 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
This course provides the historical context of the New Testament. Intro to the Gospel, the synoptic Problem, and the relationship of John with the Synoptics. Key events in the life of Christ. The early Church in Acts of the Apostles, major themes of the Pauline literature and overview of theological and pastoral themes in the Catholic letters.
Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026 || Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Breaks and Lunch time included) || Format: Zoom Live Class || Cost: $50
Professor: Dr. Matthew Ramage, PhD.
Dr. Matthew Ramage is Professor of Theology at Benedictine College where he is co-director of its Center for Integral Ecology. He is also Adjunct Professor and Concentration Chair of Sacred Scripture for the Holy Apostles College and Seminary graduate program. In addition to his other scholarly and outreach endeavors, he is author, contributing author, or translator of over fifteen books, including Dark Passages of the Bible: Engaging Scripture with Benedict XVI and Thomas Aquinas (CUA Press, 2013), Jesus, Interpreted: Benedict XVI, Bart Ehrman, and the Historical Truth of the Gospels (CUA Press, 2017), The Experiment of Faith: Pope Benedict XVI on Living the Theological Virtues in a Secular Age (CUA Press, 2020), and Christ’s Church and World Religions (Sophia Institute Press, 2020). His latest book, From the Dust of the Earth: Benedict XVI, the Bible, and the Theory of Evolution, was published by CUA Press in 2022. He lives in Atchison, Kansas with his wife, Jen, and their six children (with one on the way due in April). For more on Dr. Ramage’s work and his CV, visit his website www.matthewramage.com.