Reading the New Testament Credit Hours: 3 hours. Introductory course in which students read entire New Testament or representative selections. Mainly provides opportunity to interact closely with a primary text which has strongly influenced and shaped world history, culture, literature, and politics; will also explore some critical perspectives in New Testament studies. Duplicate Credit: The course will not be open to students who have credit in the following courses: RELI 1008 Course Type: Online Level: Undergraduate