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Bible Exposition

TTBE 520 - Survey of Matthew–Revelation Credits 3 A general overview of the New Testament books, including selected introductory and critical issues, relevant background, major themes and divisions, and crucial problems. Note(s): Required of M.Div. and M.A. students. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must not be School of Arts & Sciences, School of Professional Studies; must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTBE 530 - Elementary Principles of the Biblical Languages Credits 3 Basic principles of language that are foundational to interpreting the biblical text. Overview of the structure of the biblical languages, evaluation of theories of Bible translation, and instruction in the use of various tools based on the original languages. The course will aid the student in understanding issues that arise in interpretation because of the original languages. Note(s): Required of M.A. (Biblical and Theological Studies) students. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must not be School of Arts & Sciences, School of Professional Studies; must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTBE 602 - Genesis Credits 2-3 An exposition, with an emphasis on important critical and contemporary issues, and biblical theology, especially the Abrahamic Covenant. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must not be School of Arts & Sciences, School of Professional Studies; must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTBE 604 - Isaiah Credits 2-3 An exposition, emphasizing background issues, purpose, structure, interpretation of prophetic literature, and theological contributions of the book to Old and New Testament theology. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must not be School of Arts & Sciences, School of Professional Studies; must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTBE 608 - Matthew Credits 2-3 An exposition, emphasizing background issues, purpose, structure, and interpretation of narrative literature. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must not be School of Arts & Sciences, School of Professional Studies; must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTBE 610 - Romans Credits 2-3 An exposition, emphasizing background issues, purpose, structure, development of the argument, and theological contributions. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must not be School of Arts & Sciences, School of Professional Studies; must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTBE 722 - Directed Research Credits 1-4 Guided research in some biblical area relating to exposition, according to the student's need and relevancy to ministry. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level.

TTBE 726 - Expositional Methodology in Daniel and Revelation Credits 3 Application of expositional method to selected passages from Daniel and Revelation. Discussion of crucial background and critical issues, book structures, interpretive difficulties, practical implications and various approaches to understanding the text of each book. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: TTBE 517 or TTSF 517; TTSS 510. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTBE 731 - Exposition of Old Testament Segments or Themes Credits 2-3 These electives (731, 732, 733) will be offered in cycle, with the breadth of the scope of each offering determined by: 1) the expertise of available faculty; 2) current issues of scholarly and practical importance; and 3) balance in regard to recent offerings. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTBE 732 - Exposition of New Testament Segments or Themes Credits 2-3 These electives (731, 732, 733) will be offered in cycle, with the breadth of the scope of each offering determined by: 1) the expertise of available faculty; 2) current issues of scholarly and practical importance; and 3) balance in regard to recent offerings. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTBE 733 - Biographical Exposition of Selected Biblical Figures Credits 2-3 These electives (731, 732, 733) will be offered in cycle, with the breadth of the scope of each offering determined by: 1) the expertise of available faculty; 2) current issues of scholarly and practical importance; and 3) balance in regard to recent offerings. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTBE 740 - Advanced Hermeneutics Credits 2-3 A seminar focusing upon issues in philosophical hermeneutics and the philosophy of language with special attention to the nature of the Bible and its application. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: TTBE 517. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTBE 741 - Issues in Biblical Exposition Credits 2-3 A seminar focusing on selected technical and practical issues in the field of biblical exposition. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: TTBE 726. Restrictions: Must be Talbot School of Theology; Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTBE 745 - World of the Old Testament Credits 2-3 Old Testament backgrounds, including a study of the religion, literature, geography, archaeology, and culture of Israel in its ancient Near Eastern environment. Prerequisite(s): TTSS 510. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level.

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