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New Testament Language and Literature

TTNT 604 - Exegesis in the Gospels Credits 3 Exegetical study of select passages from the Greek text of the gospels. Application of exegetical methodology and discussion of background issues, including historical backgrounds, composition, authorship, and distinctives of each book. Special attention given to assessment of modern critical methods for the interpretation of the biblical text. Note(s): Required of M.Div., M.A. (Bible Exposition, New Testament) students, and M.A.C.M.L. (Preaching and Pastoral Ministry; students may take NT 605 instead). Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: TTNT 503, TTSS 510. Restrictions: Must be Graduate Level 2 Class, Senior Class, Graduate Level 4 Class, Junior Class, Graduate Level 1 Class, or Graduate Level 3 Class; must not be School of Arts & Sciences, School of Professional Studies; must be Undergraduate Level, Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTNT 605 - Exegesis in the Epistles Credits 3 Exegetical study of select passages from the Greek text of the Epistles in the light of the historical framework of the book of Acts. Application of exegetical methodology and discussion of background issues, including historical backgrounds, composition, authorship, and distinctives of each book. Special attention given to assessment of modern critical methods for the interpretation of the biblical text. Note(s): Required of M.Div., M.A. (Bible Exposition, New Testament) students, and M.A.C.M.L. (Preaching and Pastoral Ministry; students may take NT 604 instead). Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: TTNT 503, TTSS 510. Restrictions: Must be Graduate Level 2 Class, Senior Class, Graduate Level 4 Class, Junior Class, Graduate Level 1 Class, or Graduate Level 3 Class; must not be School of Arts & Sciences, School of Professional Studies; must be Undergraduate Level, Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTNT 608 - Summer Readings in New Testament Greek Credits 1-2 Selected readings from the Greek New Testament. The course is designed to give students who have completed first year Greek experience in reading the text during the summer before they take TTNT 503. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: TTNT 501, TTNT 502. Restrictions: Must not be School of Arts & Sciences, School of Professional Studies; must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTNT 610 - Readings in New Testament Greek Credits 1-3 Selected readings from the Greek New Testament. The course is designed to give students experience in reading the text. Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit with different content. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: TTNT 503. Restrictions: Must not be School of Arts & Sciences, School of Professional Studies; must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTNT 616 - Readings in Hellenistic Greek Credits 1-3 Readings from a variety of literary and non-literary Koine texts as a means of developing a greater awareness of the linguistic, literary, and cultural context of the New Testament. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: TTNT 503. Restrictions: Must not be School of Arts & Sciences, School of Professional Studies; must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level.

TTNT 621 - Life of Christ

Credits 2-3

A study of the historical and cultural background to the gospels; extensive study of the mission, life and teachings of Christ. A harmony/ synopsis of the gospels will be employed in order to give attention to the similarities and differences in the gospel accounts. 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. TTNT 623 - Exegesis of the Gospel of Matthew Credits 2-3 A study of the entire gospel with detailed exegesis of select passages. Special attention given to the structure, argument, and interpretative problems of the gospel. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: TTNT 503. Restrictions: Must not be School of Arts & Sciences, School of Professional Studies; must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTNT 641 - Exegesis of Romans Credits 2-3 A study of the entire epistle with detailed exegesis of select passages. Special attention given to the structure, argument, and interpretative problems of the epistle. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: TTNT 503. Restrictions: Must not be School of Arts & Sciences, School of Professional Studies; must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTNT 644 - Exegesis of Ephesians Credits 2-3 Translation and exegesis of the epistle with special attention given to determining the life-setting and to interpreting the primary themes. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: TTNT 503. Restrictions: Must not be School of Arts & Sciences, School of Professional Studies; must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTNT 646 - Exegesis of Hebrews Credits 2-3 A study of the entire epistle with detailed exegesis of select passages. Special attention given to the structure, argument, and interpretative problems of the epistle. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: TTNT 503. Restrictions: Must not be School of Arts & Sciences, School of Professional Studies; must be Post Masters Level, Doctoral Level or Graduate Level. TTNT 701 - The World of the New Testament Credits 2-3 New Testament historical backgrounds and archaeology, including a study of the religious developments, literature, geography and cultural setting of Judaism and the Hellenistic world at the time of Christ and the early Church. Prerequisite(s): TTSS 510. Note(s): Required of M.A. (New Testament) students. Must be taken within the final 20 credits of the program. 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.

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