TALBOT SCHOOL CF" THEOLOGY
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TS 509 The Christian and Old Testament Theology (3) Walter C. Kaiser, Jr., Ph.D. A bibli cal and theological study of the foundat ional theology applied by the Old Testament for the New Testament and tl1 e Christian Church. This study ident ifi es and inducti ve ly derives the center or focal point for the theology of botl1 tl1e Old and New Testaments. It also deals with the amou111 of continu ity and discont inuity between the Old and New Testaments. Included are the top ics of saving faith, the people of God , the role of the law of God, the worship of God, the doctrine of atone ment , relationship between the law and wisdom theology, kingdom of God, the Messiah, the inclusion of the Gentiles, the theology of tl1e HolySpirit and the preparation of tlie new covenant. TS 515 The Post-Exlllc Prophets (3) Richard 0. Rigsby, Ph.D. A survey of the historical context and Biblical context of the prophets Hag gai, Zechariah, and Malachi, with and exposition of each of these tluee books. New Testament Studies Cou rses li sted under this headin g which have exegetical content (and thus language prerequisites) are specif ically identified; other courses are expositional in nature and content. TS 518 The Gospel of Luke (3) Darrell L. Bock, Ph.D. An examination of the Gospel of Luke with concentration on its message and preparation of narrative material for preaching and teaching. TS 519 New Testament Survey: This cottrse surveys the New Testament epistles and the Apocalypse, dealing with both introductory issues as well as basic content of each book. The student will do an inductive study of a selected pas- sage, according to the accompanying Inductive Bible Studysyllabus. TS 520 The Sermon on the Mount (2) John R Stott, M.A., D.D. The course, originally presented at Trin ity Evangelical Divinity School, is a con secutive exposition ofJesus ' Sermon on the Mount in Matthew f>.7. The empha sis is upon the distinctive character that is expected of the Christian and upon the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ. For the student desiring seminary credit, a programmed syllabus requires an expository and ready study with empha sis on the practical and spiritual applica- Epistles/Revelation (3) Craig L. Bloomberg, Ph.D.
There are two co nsecuti ve th es is seminars for master's--lel'el students elect ing to write a thesis (Thesis First Draft and Tl1esis Final Draft). These seminars are taken during the stude111 's last year. During the third semester before gradua tion, the student must, with the approval of a major advisor, select a thesis subject, do research, and develop an outli ne and bibliography. During the final year, tlie tl1esis can be written in conjunction wi tl1 these two courses. See the Talbot student handbook and library handbook for dates, dead lines and requirements. HE 793 Thesis First Dratt/M.A. (0) Required for M.A. (B.E., N.T., O.T., T.H. , and B/ TS) students. Fee: $100. HE 794 Thesis Final Dratt/M .A. (0) Required for M.A. (B.E., N.T., O.T., T.H., and B/TS) students. Fee: $100. HE 795 Thesis First Dratt/M.A.C.E. (2) Required for M.A.C.E. students. This course will be taken at the completion of 32 units. Neither this course nor HE 796 is applicable toward gradua tion unless both have been completed. HE 796 Thesis Final Dratt/M.A.C.E. (2) Required for M.A.C.E. students. This course will be taken at the completion of 48 units. Neither this course nor HE 795 is applicable toward gradua tion unless both have been completed. HE 797 Thesis First Dratt/M .Dlv . (2) Required for M.Div. students electing to write a thesis. This course will be taken after the completion of 64 units. Neither this course nor HE 798 is applicable toward graduation unless both have been completed. HE 798 Thesis Final Dratt/M.Dlv. (2) Required for M.Div. students electing to write a thesis. Th is course will be taken at the completion of 80 units. Neither this course nor HE 797 is applicable toward graduation unless both have been completed. HE 799 Thesis Continuous Registration (0) Students who need extra time to work on first or final draft of the thesis are required to register for this course to maintain degree status. Fee: $100. HE 891 Thesis First DratVTH.M. (3) Required for all Th.M. students. HE 892 ThesisFinal DratVTH.M. (3) Required for all Th.M. students. HE 899 Thesis Continuous Registration (0) Students who need extra .time to work on first or final draft of the thes is are required to register for this course to maintain degree status. Fee: $100.
TS 502 Conquest and Settlement (2) j ohn J. Davis, Th.D. Astudy of the conquest and set tl ement period in Israel 's hi story from the per spective of archaeology, th eo logical truths and hisw1y The books included are:Joshua, judges and Ruth. Special consideration of Late Bronze Age mater~ als from Palesti ne which provide insight into tlie cultural background for thisera. TS 503 The United Monarchy (2) j ohn J. Davis, Th.D. An historical, archaeological and theolog ical analysis of th e peri od of the United Monarchy in Israel. Archaeological dis- coveries from the Iron Age I period cited to illustrate importa111 culniral trends of tliis era. Particular attention given to tlie books of I and II Samuel, the first ten chapters of I Kings, and tlie parallel pas- sages in Chronicles and Psalms. TS 504 The Divided Monarchy (2) j ohn C. Whitwmb,jr., Th.D. The history of Israel from the beginning of Solomon's apostasy (I Kings II) about 950 B.C. to the Babylonian Cap ti,1ty (II Kings 25) in 586 B.C. Special emphasisgiven to the miracle mi nistries of Elijah and Elisha. Parallel passages from the Chronicles and the prophetic books scrutinized, as well as evidence from contemporary secular history.
These independent study courses offe r lectures on casseue capes by otll standing bibli ca l scho lars. They are avai lable only as electil'es or prerequ i sites for degree-seekingTalbot students. Students who experience unresolvable scheduling problems previous to grad u at ion may use them to me et th eir requirements. They may not normally be used in lieu of required courses. The use of ITScourses is limited as fo ll ows: Master ofDivinity 6 elec ti ve units or unresolvable scheduling problem Master ofAits 4 elec ti ve units or unresolvable scheduling problem Master of Aris reduced (Any Master of Arts reduced program) 2 elective units or unresolvable scheduling problem Courses include a printed syllabus which provides a broad outline of the lectures, review questions and a bibli ography. Requirements for credit include textbook assignments, collat eral read ing , resear ch paper s and examinations , all of which are out lined in a programmed syll abus. Regular tuition fees are charged for each course regardless of the mun ber of units for which a student is already enrolled and include costs of tapes and programmed sy ll abus. Tapes must be ordered through the BiblicalStudies & Theology office. Students who desire graduate credit for ITS courses must meet tlie normal requirements for admission to Talbot and register for tl1e courses tluough the Admissions and Registrar 's Offices. Further details may be obtained from the Biblical Studies & Theology Office. COURSES Old Testament Studies Courses listed under this heading which have exegetical content (and thus language prerequisites) are specif ically identified; other courses are expositional in nature and content. TS 501 The Pentateuch (2) R Laird Harris, Ph.D. A critical introduction to the first fi ve books of the Bible. Examination of such subjects as the problems of Gen esis 1-11 , the Higher Criticism of the Pentateuch, the chronological issues, and the archaeological and cultural background of the Pentateuch.
TS 505 The Book of Psalms (2) Brua K. Waltke, Th.D., Ph.D.
An introduction to the book of Psalms with emphasis on th e principles involved in the exegesis of hymnic lit erature as well as application of these principles to selected portions. TS 506 Understanding the Old Testament (3) Brua K. Waltke, Th.D., Ph.D. A survey of the history of salvation in th e Old Tes tament espec iall y as it relates to the universal of Old Testa ment theology, i.e. the rule of God or the es tablishment of God 's kingdom upon the earth. Aworking knowledge of Hebrew considered to be helpful but not required for this course. TS 507 The Book of Proverbs (4) Brua K Waltke, Th.D., Ph.D. An exegetica l study of the Book of Proverbs in both its cultural and histor ical setting and its literary setting with attention to its critical and hermeneuti cal problems. To get the full benefit out of the course, a knowledge of Hebrew is required for seminary credit.
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