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TTOT 809 - Advanced Exegetical Studies Credits 2-4 Application of exegetical methodology to selected passages from the Hebrew text of the Old Testament. Special attention given to the ancient versions and to current scholarship as it relates to text, language, history and interpretive issues. Note(s): May be taken multiple times with different content. Elective for Th.M. students. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: TTOT 705. Restrictions: Must not be School of Arts & Sciences, School of Professional Studies; must be Graduate Level, Post Masters Level or Doctoral Level. TTOT 811 - Seminar in Semitic Languages Credits 3 Introductory grammatical studies in Ugaritic, Arabic, Akkadian, Syriac or Modern Hebrew; readings in ancient Hebrew and Aramaic inscriptions; or other advanced Semitic studies. Note(s): May be taken multiple times with different content. Elective for Th.M. students. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: TTOT 705. Restrictions: Must not be School of Arts & Sciences, School of Professional Studies; must be Graduate Level, Post Masters Level or Doctoral Level. TTOT 814 - Readings in the Septuagint Credits 3 A survey of the origin, nature and value of the Greek Old Testament with a reading of selected portions and comparison with the Hebrew text. Investigation of the methods of the translators. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: TTOT 705, TTNT 502. Restrictions: Must not be School of Arts & Sciences, School of Professional Studies; must be Graduate Level, Post Masters Level or Doctoral Level. TTOT 880 - Old Testament Seminar Credits 2-4 Detailed research in some phase of the Old Testament field, such as specific topics in history and introduction or archaeology of selected geographical areas. Note(s): May be taken multiple times with different content. Elective for Th.M. students. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: TTOT 705. Restrictions: Must not be School of Arts & Sciences, School of Professional Studies; must be Graduate Level, Post Masters Level or Doctoral Level. TTOT 891 - Research Seminar Credits 3 Discussion and application of the central areas of Old Testament research and related fields of study. Instruction in research methodology, including the identification of a problem, the steps taken to resolve it, and writing the results. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must not be School of Arts & Sciences, School of Professional Studies; must be Graduate Level, Post Masters Level or Doctoral Level. Fees: $50.
TTOT 892 - Research Seminar
Credits 2
Discussion and application of the central areas of Old Testament research and related fields of study. Instruction in research, including the identification of a problem, the steps undertaken to resolve a problem, and writing the results. Note(s): Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Second semester to continue research in an area of interest. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must not be School of Arts & Sciences, School of Professional Studies; must be Graduate Level, Post Masters Level or Doctoral Level. Philosophy Faculty Chair: Scott B. Rae, Ph.D. Distinguished Professor: Moreland Professors: Ganssle, Geivett, Horner, Rae Associate : Pickavance Research Professor: Craig Professor at Large : DeWeese Objectives Part of the task of Christian leadership involves skilled thinking and the ability to clearly articulate to a modern culture the reasons for belief in the Christian faith. It is critical to grasp the underlying philosophical ideas that continue to shape contemporary culture. For this reason, a specialty in philosophy is crucial for defending the claims of Christianity in advancing a Christian Worldview. Courses TTPH 523 - Metaphysics I Credits 3 A topical study of the nature and methodology of metaphysics with emphasis on the nature and ultimate categories of being as well as specific areas (e.g. causation, space and time, the soul, freedom and determinism, personal identity, and essentialism). Special emphasis will be placed on integrating metaphysics with the construction and defense of a Christian worldview. 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. TTPH 524 - Metaphysics II Credits 3 A topical study of important selected themes and persons in the field of metaphysics. Emphasis will be placed on current tensions between Christian theism and various metaphysical positions and on key past and present figures in metaphysics. Note(s): Elective. May be taken multiple times with different content. 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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