Course Description
GR 501. Beginning Greek (3 credits)
A course for beginners in Greek, including grammatical study of New Testament Greek and practice in reading. Prescribed for students without knowledge of Greek.
GR 502. New Testament Greek I (3 credits)
This course covers approximately the work of Greek a, but as a review. Grammatical study of New Testament Greek; vocabulary work; practice in reading. Prescribed for students inadequately prepared in Greek.
GR 503. New Testament Greek II (3 credits)
An introduction to New Testament Greek to equip the student to use the Greek New Testament for in-depth Bible study. Introduction to Greek tools such as lexicons, Greek word studies and critical commentaries using the Greek text. Rapid review of New Testament grammar; vocabulary work; practice in reading.
NT 500. Introduction to New Testament I (3 credits)
A Background and language of the New Testament; principles of textual criticism and their application; the New Testament books as canon, from a historical and theological perspective. The course covers from the Gospel of Matthew to the Acts of the Apostles. Some Greek texts will be selected for in-depth study, exegesis, and applications to the current ministry.
NT 501. Introduction to New Testament II (3 credits)
A Background and language of the New Testament; principles of textual criticism and their application; the New Testament books as canon, from a historical and theological perspective. The course covers from the Epistle to the Romans to the Revelation. Some Greek texts will be selected for in-depth study, exegesis, and applications to the current ministry
NT 503. The Synoptic Gospels (3 credits)
A selective survey and critique of historical-critical investigation of the Gospels; questions of special introduction; the earthly ministry and teaching of Jesus Christ; the theology of the Gospel (Matthew, Make, Luke).
NT 505. The Gospel of Matthew (3 credits)
An Exegetical examination of the Gospel of Matthew with concentration on exegetical method in narrative material, Synoptic comparisons, and preparation of narrative material for preaching and teaching.
NT 506. The Gospel of Mark (3 credits)
Exegesis of the original text of Mark, with attention to the interpretive problems and theology of Gospel. Exegesis of selected passages in the light of contemporary research.
NT 507. The Gospel of Luke (3 credits)
An analytical study of Gospel of Luke, with emphasis on Luke’s messianic concept in his presentation of the Son of Man.
NT 508. Gospel of John (3 credits)
A course in Johannine theology. Exegesis of selected passages in the light of contemporary research. Emphasis on literary structure and on the author’s use of Old Testament themes. Students will be required to make presentations summarizing the results of their research.
NT 509. The Acts of the Apostles(3 credits)
This course seeks to understand the message of Acts by excising the following issue; origin and purpose, history of interpretation and preaching, teaching of Acts. Questions of special introduction; basic themes in the theology of Acts.
NT 510. The Epistles of Romans (3 credits)
Questions of special introduction; exegesis of selected passages with a view to establishing the structure and distinctive themes of these books.
NT 512. The Epistle of Corinthians (3 credits)
An exegetical study of Corinthians, with special attention to historical backgrounds of its imagery and the contemporary bearing of its message. Readings in extra-biblical apocalyptic literature.
NT 513. The Epistle to the Galatians (3 credits)
Detailed examination of the Greek text in light of the central historical and theological questions. Portions of the course will be conducted as a seminar devoted to text-critical, literary, hermeneutical, and biblical- theological issues.
NT 514. Prison Epistles (3 credits)
This course examines Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon. An exegetical study of the Greek text, with special attention to the theological and ethical emphases of the epistles. Questions of special introduction; basic themes.
NT 515. The Pastoral Epistles (3 credits)
This course examines I and II Timothy and Titus. An audio-programmed course on “The Pastoral Epistles” is available on a directed study basis in affiliation with the Institute of theological Studies.
NT 516.The Petrine Epistles (3 credits)
An exegetical study of the Greek text, with special attention to the theological and ethical emphases of the epistle. Readings in extra-biblical apocalyptic literature.
NT 517. Theology of Hebrews (3 credits)
A biblical-theological examination of prominent themes in the teaching of the Book of Hebrews. Questions of special introduction; basic themes in the theology of Hebrews.
NT 518. The Johannine Epistles (3 credits)
This course examines I. II. III John. An exegetical study of Letter of John, with special attention to historical backgrounds of its imagery and the contemporary bearing of its message.
NT 519. The Book of Revelation (3 credits)
This course is designed to guide the student in a study of the final and somewhat unique book of the canon, namely, Revelation. Special emphasis will be placed on the genre issue, the different hermeneutical approaches to the book, crucial interpretive issues, the book’s literary structure and artistry, and its distinctively high Christology. An exegetical study of Revelation, with special attention to historical backgrounds of its imagery and the contemporary bearing of its message.
NT 620. The Life of Christ (3 credits)
This course is a systematic study of the person or life and work of Jesus Christ and from eternity past to eternity present In Gospel.
NT 621. New Testament Theology (3 credits)
The historical and cultural background of the New Testament, including the intertestamental period. An exegetical study of the content, meaning, and theology of the Gospels, Acts and the Epistles.
NT 622. New Testament History (3 credits)
This history of inter-testament and New Testament times is studied including the following; social, economic, political and religious history.
NT 623. Parables of Christ (3 credits)
Interpreting the parables within their context in the Gospels. Includes questions of genre, the nature of metaphor, the relations to the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ of the Gospels.
NT 624. The Olivet Discourse (3 credits)
A seminar on Jesus’ eschatological discourse in relation to the resurrection and ascension, Pentecost, the destruction of Jerusalem, and the consummation. Special note will be taken of the different concerns of the Gospel writers evident in the way they present the material.
NT 625. Miracles of Christ (3 credits)
Interpreting the miracles within their context in the Gospels. Includes questions of genre, the nature of metaphor, the relations to the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ, and preaching from the Gospels.
NT 626. The Kingdom of God (3 credits)
The central theme of Jesus’ massage, as it has come down to us in the synonymic Gospels, is coming of the Kingdom of God. Emphasis is placed on discovering the value of the Kingdom of God of Jesus for the church today.
NT 627. The Pauline Theology (3 credits)
Analysis of the organic unity of justification, sanctification, union with Christ, covenant, and eschatology in Pauline theology (Previous number NT.727).
NT 628. Biblical Hermeneutics (3 credits)
Prolegomena to biblical interpretation; principles and practice of biblical exegesis; the question of hermeneutics in the historical-critical tradition. (Previous number NT 828)
NT 629. History of Interpretation (3 credits)
The principles and methods of biblical interpretation through the study of primary documents from the Patristic period to modern times. Emphasis on the origin and development of modern New Testament criticism. (Previous number NT 829)
NT 630. Parables and Contemporary Application (3 credits)
This course is to study the backgrounds, exegesis and interpretation of the parables of Jesus along with the life situation of the parables in the early church. Then students are led to discuss how the parables can be applied to the contemporary Christian life.