New Testament Foundations: Jesus and Discipleship (Year Two, Stud

Year Two introduces the writings of the New Testament. It begins with an examination of what makes up a gospel and the unique viewpoint of each evangelist. It then examines the nature of St. Paul's letters and their profound theology of risen Christ, and concludes with the study of the special literary and theological approach of John's gospel and the book of revelation. †

Phil Porter was born and raised in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan and as a boy spent summers on Mackinac Island. He worked as a tour guide at Fort Mackinac while pursuing academic studies at Kenyon College (B.A. 1974) and at the State University of New York, Cooperstown Graduate Program in History Museum Studies (M.A. 1980).

Phil joined the permanent staff of Mackinac State Historic Parks in 1976 and has served as curator of collections, curator of interpretation, and currently, as chief curator.

Author of numerous books and articles, he lives with his wife Valerie and family in Cheboygan in the winter and on Mackinac Island in the summer.