New Testament Survey I
| 7th & 8th Grade
Survey the authorship, intention, and themes of the Gospels and Acts as they pertain to the person of Christ and his work, under the single origin of God as the Divine Author.
This class focuses on the work done by Christ during his earthly ministry and continues through His followers (The Apostles). This class will also help with a preliminary understanding of Biblical theology by emphasizing the larger story of God’s redemptive work revealed in the Old and New Testaments. Students will apply critical thinking skills in their study of the New Testament books, define the basic methods of hermeneutics as applied to the literary genres, grapple with the teachings of Jesus and the Apostles while applying them to their context, and summarize the major themes of selected books of the New Testament. One of the primary themes highlighted in this course is that the Old and New Testaments together form the complete revelation of God’s plan of redemption. The Old Testament foreshadows, promises and
prophesies, while the New Testament declares the fulfillment of the Old Testament.
2025-26 School Year​
Program Dates:
Sept 2, 2025 - May 22, 2026​
Class Schedule:
​Tue & Thu
10:30-11:30am Pacific Time​
Tuition:
$650
Enrollment Closes:
Sept 18, 2025
Your Instructor
Mrs. Ann Carter has a passion for education and a deep love of learning. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music and Education from Liberty University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude, and a Master’s degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in STEM from Grand Canyon University. With almost 18 years of experience teaching students both in the U.S. and internationally, Ann has developed an adaptable and engaging teaching style. At Veritas, she desires to make math not only understandable but enjoyable for her students. She finds great fulfillment in seeing her students grow into confident, thoughtful individuals who are eager to explore the world around them through a lens of God's glory and purpose for their lives.
Outside of her teaching role, Ann is always planning her next adventure. She and her husband have four children and two daughters-in-law and are enjoying the new phase of life that having grown children brings. She enjoys traveling with her husband, hiking, and soaking in the beauty of the great outdoors. Her favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 3:5-6, a reminder of God’s constant guidance: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”
Course Information ​
Course-Specific Required Texts and Materials:
The cost of the course does not cover books and materials.
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What the New Testament Authors Really Cared about: A Survey of Their Writings, Kregel Academic
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ESV Study Bible
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General Technical Requirements:
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Laptop or Desktop
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Please use a reliable laptop or desktop with a processor with a speed of 1 GHz or better on one of the following operating systems: Mac OS X with Mac OS 10.7 or later; Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista (with SP1 or later) or XP (with SP3 or later). An inexpensive laptop or netbook is preferred, as they enable you to plug an Ethernet cable directly into your computer. Students are only permitted to use phones for the Zoom sessions in cases of emergency. Note: It is significantly better to use an Ethernet cable to wire into a router rather than using WiFi, as WiFi signals can be notoriously unreliable based on device, distance to router, and interference from other electronics nearby
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High-Speed Internet Connection
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You will also need a reliable high-speed internet connection, ideally through an Ethernet cable directly connected to your computer. While Wi-Fi can work, it may not provide the best performance in terms of bandwidth. A faster internet connection will improve your experience, and we recommend a minimum download/upload speed of 5/1.5 Mbps. Depending on your location, you may also need to purchase a VPN to access Google Classroom, Google Suite, and Gmail.
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Zoom
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For our classes, we use Zoom, a web conferencing platform that allows students and instructors to connect face-to-face in real time, no matter where they are in the world. Zoom is free to download and simple to use. Click here to download Zoom.
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See §VII in the VOA Parent-Student Handbook for more information about our technical requirements.​
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