New Testament Backgrounds
This course is a survey of the physical, historical, and cultural world of the New Testament, with attention given to key historical events, developments, and personalities, including the discussion of chronological and interpretative issues.
NT Greek Exegesis
This course is a continuation of NT 601, along with a more advanced application of principles of Greek exegesis in the study of various genres of the Greek New Testament. Procedures include diagramming the Greek text, doing word studies, and using exegetical resources (including the use of Bible study software). The prerequisite for this course […]
NT Greek Syntax
This course is a continuation of the application of the methods introduced in NT 201 and NT 202. In this Course, the student will be guided in studying the syntax of the New Testament with a short Introduction to textual criticism. Students learn the elements and resources of exegetical study and will apply them to […]
NT Greek Grammar II
This course is a continuation of the prerequisite course NT 201/NT 501, as well as a completion of the study of basic grammar and vocabulary necessary for accurately translating the Greek New Testament.
NT Greek Grammar I
This course is a study of the basic principles of Biblical Greek, including reading, vocabulary, conjugations, declensions, and grammatical constructions. Attention will be given to translating sentences from the course textbook.
Critical Studies in the Old Testament
This course is an evaluation of Old Testament criticism and an examination of introductory problems of selected Old Testament books (authorship, date, etc.). Attention is given to the evangelical responses to the liberal critics of the Old Testament.
Old Testament Backgrounds
This course aims to introduce the student to the social and cultural background of Hebrew life in Old Testament times through the lectures and through introducing him to the information and resources available which help the student who wishes to exegete the Old Testament.
OT Hebrew Exegesis
This course is a continuation of OT 601. The student will study selected passages of prophetic and poetic literature. This course also provides important hermeneutical principles necessary for these genres and then focuses on the theological observations gained from the biblical text.
OT Hebrew Syntax
This course applies the Hebrew grammar learned in OT 201/501 and OT 202/502 to selected passages of narrative, legal, and wisdom literature. This course also provides important hermeneutical principles for understanding these genres and then focuses on theological observations gained from the biblical text. This course also introduces the tools of textual criticism and word […]
OT Hebrew Grammar II
This course is a continuation of OT 201/OT 501, focusing on reading the Hebrew text, on completing study of the Hebrew verbal system. Thus, the course provides comprehensive knowledge of basic Hebrew grammar which allows the student to begin exegesis of Old Testament texts in the following year of Hebrew study (OT 601 and OT602).
