2. Be able to explain the general history and cultures relevant to the study of the Old and New Testament.
Curriculum (64-66 units)
First Year Fall Semester (16 units):
3. Be able to interpret and apply passages of the Old and New Testaments through use of the grammatical-historical method, including understanding the contribution of genre to the passage‚ ancient meaning and modern significance. Concentration-specific Requirements (33-35 units): Bible Exposition electives: 6 units General electives: 4-6 units TTNT 501 Beginning Greek I Units: 2 TTNT 502 Beginning Greek II Units: 2 TTNT 503 Introduction to Exegesis Units: 3 TTNT 604 Exegesis in the Gospels Units: 3 TTNT 605 Exegesis in the Epistles & Acts Units: 3 TTOT 603 Elements of Hebrew I Units: 3 TTOT 604 Elements of Hebrew II Units: 3
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Concentration or electives*: 3 units TTBE 517
Hermeneutics & Bible Study Methods
Units: 3
Survey of Genesis - Malachi
Units: 3
TTBE 519
Introduction to Spiritual Theology and Formation
TTSF 501
Units: 2 - 3
TTSF 501 must be taken for 3 units.
Theological Research Methodologies Theology I - Introduction: Revelation & Nature of God
Units: 1
TTSS 510
TTTH 511
Units: 3
Spring Semester (16 units):
Concentration or electives*: 4 units TTBE 520
Survey of Matthew - Revelation Historical Theology Survey
Units: 3
Units: 3
TTHT 514
Select two 2-unit courses from:
Personal Foundations for Spiritual Formation
TTSF 503
Units: 2 - 3
Genesis
Units: 2 - 3
TTBE 602
TTSF 503 must be taken for 3 units.
Isaiah
Units: 2 - 3
TTBE 604
Talbot Spiritual Direction Theology II - Works of God, Angels, Man & Sin
Units: 0
TTSF 505
Matthew Romans
Units: 2 - 3
TTBE 608
TTTH 512
Units: 2 - 3
TTBE 610
Units: 3
Second Year Fall Semester (17 units):
Old Testament Concentration
Old Testament Concentration Learning Outcomes As a result of this program, the student will:
Concentration or electives*: 14 units TTSF 504
Spiritual Formation, Vocation, & the Disciplines Theology III - Christ, Salvation & the Spirit
Units: 0
1. Have a developing appreciation of the Old Testament through application of skills in the areas of Hebrew language, exegesis, and the historical-cultural setting of the Old Testament. 2. Have a developing appreciation for the value of studying Old Testament Hebrew for a better understanding of God’s written word. It is expected that the graduate will use an exegetical methodology for the Old Testament on a regular basis throughout his or her lifetime. 3. Be able to research the Old Testament using the exegetical tools of Hebrew language and archaeological and historical studies. It is expected that the insights into the biblical text will be more original and better supported as a result of the exegetical method. 4. Be able to research the New Testament using the exegetical tools associated with the Greek language. It is expected that the insights into the biblical text will be more original and better supported as a result of the exegetical method. 5. Be able to help others understand the textual history, historical accuracy, and key critical issues of the Old Testament in light of the latest findings and based on a thoroughly biblical world view.
TTTH 613
Units: 3
Spring Semester (15-17 units):
Concentration or electives*: 12 units Thesis** or Electives*: 0-2 units TTSF 505 Talbot Spiritual Direction
Units: 0
Theology IV - The Church & Last Things
Units: 3
TTTH 614
* Up to 6 graduate elective units may be taken in other schools in Biola University with advisor’s approval. ** Consult the Talbot Student Handbook for preliminary steps that must be completed prior to enrolling in the thesis course.
Notes:
Bible Exposition Concentration
Bible Exposition Concentration Learning Outcomes As a result of this program, the student will:
1. Be able to identify the basic contents, backgrounds, and purpose of each book of the Old and New Testaments.
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