TALBOT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
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•l·U@•lri?llt RL 711 Elements of Ecclesiastical Latin (3) Basic grammar, syntax and vocabulary of the Latin language with a view toward reading ecclesiastical texts. Elective. RL 712 Selected Readings In Ecclesiastical Latin (2) Representative selections from Latin ecclesiastical texts, including liturgi cal, didactic and confessional writings. Samples will be drawn from patristic, medieval and Renaissance/ Reforma tion Latin writers. Prerequisites: RL 711 or permission of the instrnctor. RG 721 Elements of Theological German (2) Basic grammar, syntax and vocabulary of the German language with a view toward reading theological texts. Elective. RG 722 Selected Readings in Theological German (3) Reading of representative selections from theological texts. Prerequisite: RG 721 or permission of the instructor.
TS 502 Conquest and Settlement (2) john]. Davis, Th.D. A study of the conquest and settle ment period in Israel's history from the perspective of archaeology, theo logical truths and history. The books included are: Joshua, Judges and Ruth. Special consideration of Late Bronze Age materials from Palestine which provide insight into the cultural background for this era. TS 503 The United Monarchy (2) John]. Davis, Th.D. An historical , archaeological and the ological analysis of the period of the United Monarchy in Israel. Archaeo logical discoveries from the Iron Age I period cited to illustrate important cultural trends of this era. Particular attention given to the books of I and II Samuel , the first ten chapters of I Kings, and the parallel passages in Chronicles and Psalms. TS 504 The Divided Monarchy (2) John C. Whitcvmb, jr., Th.D. The history of Israel from the begin ning of Solomon 's apostasy (I Kings 11 ) about 950 B.C. to the Babylonian Captivity (II Kings 25) in 586 B.C. Special emphasis given to the miracle ministries of Elijah and Elisha. Paral lel passages from the Chronicles and the prophetic books scrutinized, as well as evidence from contemporary secular history.
There are two consecutive thesis seminars for master's-level students elect ing to write a thesis (Thesis First Draft and Thesis Final Draft). These seminars are taken during the student'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 outline and bibliography. During the final year, the thesis can be written in conjunction with these two courses. See the Talbot student handbook and library handbook for dates, dead lines and requirements. HE 793 Thesis First Draft/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 Draft/M.A. (0) Required for M.A. (B.E., N.T., Q.T., T.H., and BITS) students. Fee: $100. HE 795 Thesis First Draft/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 Draft/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 Draft/M.Div. (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 Anal DraM,1.Div. (2) Required for M.Div. students electing to write a thesis. This 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 DralVTH.M. (3) Required for all Th .M. students. HE 892 Thesis Final DralVTH.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 thesis are required to register for this course to maintain degree status. Fee: $100.
These independent study courses offer lectures on cassette tapes by out standing biblical scholars. They are available only as electives or prerequi sites in Biblical Studies for degree seeking Talbot students. Students who experience unresolveable sched uling problems previous to graduation may use them to meet their require ments. They may not normally be used in lieu of required courses. The use of ITS courses is limited as follows: Master ofDivinity 6 elective units or unresolvable scheduling problem Master ofArts 4 elective units or unresolvable scheduling problem Master ofArts 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 reading , research papers and examinations , all of which are out lined in a programmed syllabus. Regular tuition fees are charged for each course regardless of the num ber of units for which a student is already enrolled and include costs of tapes and programmed syllabus. Tapes must be ordered through the Talbot Dean ofFaculty office. Students who desire graduate credit for ITS courses must meet the normal requirements for admission to Talbot and register for the courses through the Admissions and Registrar's Offices. Further details may be obtained from the Talbot Dean ofFaculty Office. COURSES Old Testament Studies Courses listed under this heading which have exegetical content (and thus language prerequisites) are specifically identifud; other COUTlts are expositional in nature and content. TS 501 The Pentateuch (2) R Laird Harris, Ph.D. Acritical introduction to the first five 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) Bruce K. Waltkt, Th.D., Ph.D.
An introduction to the book of Psalms with emphasis on the principles involved in the exegesis of hymnic lit erature as well as application of these principles to selected portions. TS 506 Understanding the Did Testament (3) Bruce K. Waltke, Th.D., Ph.D. A survey of the history of salvation in the Old Testament especially as it relates to the universal of Old Testa ment theology, i.e. the rule of God or the establishment 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) Bruce K. Waltke, Th.D., Ph.D.
An exegetical 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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