Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
TTNT 707 - The Cultural Setting of Second Corinthians An examination of such things as Jewish religious beliefs and customs, the political situation, urban life, folk belief, ethnic issues, language, Greco- Roman religious beliefs and customs, and other cultural phenomena that form the relevant background to Paul’s letters to Corinth. When Offered: By rotation and on request. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTNT 721 - Exegesis of the Synoptic Discourses of Christ Christ’s major discourses in the Synoptic gospels, with principal emphasis upon the Sermon on the Mount, the Parables of the Mysteries of the Kingdom and the Olivet Discourse. The content of the discourses will be analyzed within the ministry of Christ. Prerequisite(s): TTNT 503. Note(s): Elective. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTNT 722 - Exegesis of the Gospel of Luke Extensive translation in the gospel. Exegesis of selected portions. Consideration of the contribution of this book to one’s knowledge of the life of Christ. Examination of style and vocabulary of Luke. Prerequisite(s): TTNT 503. Note(s): Elective. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTNT 723 - Exegesis of Acts Extensive translation in the book. Exegesis of selected portions. Consideration of the contribution of this book to knowledge of the expansion and life of the early Church. Introduction to critical issues in the book, with emphasis upon its importance and its historicity. Comparison of style with that of Luke’s gospel. Prerequisite(s): TTNT 503. Note(s): Elective. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTNT 741 - Exegesis of Second Corinthians A detailed study of the Greek text of the epistle with special attention given to problems of grammar and interpretation. Prerequisite(s): TTNT 503. Note(s): Elective. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTNT 742 - Exegesis of Galatians A detailed exegesis of the original text together with a consideration of the historical situations. Prerequisite(s): TTNT 503. Note(s): Elective. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTNT 743 - Exegesis of Philippians A detailed study of the Greek text of the epistle with special attention given to the problems of grammar and interpretation. Prerequisite(s): TTNT 503. Note(s): Elective. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTNT 744 - Exegesis of Colossians A detailed study of the Greek text of the epistle with emphasis upon the problems present in the Colossian church. Exegesis of the epistle. Prerequisite(s): TTNT 503. Note(s): Elective. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTNT 747 - Exegesis of the Pastoral Epistles An examination of I Timothy, II Timothy and Titus in the Greek text with a special focus on church structure and leadership. Prerequisite(s): TTNT 503. Note(s): Elective. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTNT 751 - Exegesis of the Apocalypse A study based on the original text, with a focus on the seven churches and the literary genre of the book. Prerequisite(s): TTNT 503. Note(s): Elective. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTNT 755 - Theology of the Gospels An examination of the theological teaching of Jesus as recorded in the four gospel narratives. Special attention is paid to the chronological development of themes taught by Christ in the light of His presentation and rejection. Note(s): Elective. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. (Cross-listed with TTTH 729). Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTNT 757 - Johannine Theology The theology of the Johannine writings, with emphasis upon the concepts that the writer himself emphasizes. Prerequisite(s): TTNT 501, 502. Note(s): Elective. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTNT 759 - Pauline Theology The main themes of Paul’s doctrine from the biblical theological perspective. Cross-listed: TTTH 730. Prerequisite(s): TTNT 501, 502. Note(s): Elective. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3.
TTNT 770 - Spiritual Formation in the Letters of Paul An exploration of the theme of Christian growth in the letters and life of the Apostle Paul. Note(s): Elective. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTNT 791 - New Testament Seminar Supervised research of designated areas of concentration in New Testament literature, history, interpretation or theology. Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit with different content. Elective. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–4. TTNT 801 - Textual Criticism of the New Testament The origin and history of textual criticism. Study of the relative value of manuscripts and the examination of textual theories. Prerequisite(s): TTNT 503. Note(s): Elective for Th.M. students. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTNT 803 - Advanced Greek Grammar An intensive study of standard works on advanced Greek grammar. Prerequisite(s): TTNT 503, 604, 605, 4 credits TTNT exegesis electives. Note(s): May be continued for a second semester as warranted. Elective for Th.M. students. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTNT 804 - Advanced Greek Grammar An intensive study of standard works on advanced Greek grammar. Prerequisite(s): TTNT 503, 604, 605, 4 credits TTNT exegesis electives. Note(s): Elective for Th.M. students. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTNT 812 - The World of the New Testament 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. Note(s): Required of Th.M. (New Testament) students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTNT 814 - Seminar on the Cultural Setting of the New Testament An examination of such things as Jewish religious beliefs and customs, the political situation, urban life, folk belief, ethnic issues, language, Greco- Roman religious beliefs and customs, and other cultural phenomena that form the relevant background to various TTNT books. Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit with different content. Elective for Th.M. students. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTNT 816 - Hellenistic Greek Seminar 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. Prerequisite(s): TTNT 503. Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit with different content. Elective for Th.M. students. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. TTNT 822 - Seminar in the Gospels Advanced study of one or more of the gospels. Special attention given to critical and exegetical issues problems associated with a particular gospel(s). Prerequisite(s): TTNT 503, 604. Note(s): May be repeated for credit with the study of a different content. Elective for Th.M. students. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. TTNT 824 - The Acts of the Apostles Introduction to the book, the emphasis upon its importance and its historicity. Translation of the text with exegesis of certain sections. Comparison of style with that of Luke’s gospel and comparison of Peter’s and Paul’s speeches with their epistles. Note(s): Elective for Th.M. students. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTNT 825 - Seminar in New Testament Theology Advanced study in biblical theology focusing on describing the thought of one of the biblical writers or a grouping of TTNT books. Prerequisite(s): TTNT 501, 502. Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit with different content. Elective for Th.M. students. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. TTNT 832 - Seminar in the Epistles Advanced study of one or more of the epistles. Special attention given to critical and exegetical issues associated with a particular epistle(s). Prerequisite(s): TTNT 503, 605. Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit with different content. Elective for Th.M. students. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3.
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