COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
BIBLICAL •EUC?i•tidl"I
FACULTY Professors: Arnold, Curtis, Finley, Rigsby, Wilkins Associate Professor: Russell Assistant Professors: Hubbard, Rhee Greek The purpose of these courses is to introduce students to the Greek language in order to enhance their personal understanding of the New Testament and to prepare those who desire to pursue graduate biblical studies. The plan is to provide stu dents with tools which will enable them to utilize the Greek text in future study, interpretation, and expo sition of the Word of God. Upon completion of 12 units of Greek, it is intended that the student's proficiency in the Greek language will enable him/ her to read and translate a Greek text with accuracy using a stan dard lexicon and grammar; to explain the significance of tenses, cases and important grammatical structures; to exegete a biblical text accurately; and to undertake individual research in biblical and extra-biblical Greek. The courses Greek 101 , 102, 201, and 202 will fulfill the general education for
458 Theology of Mission (3) Study of God ' s redemptive acts in Scripture in behalf of mankind, with application to the mission of the church today. Prerequisites: I03, 105, 109,110,251,254,306. 465 Integration Seminar 3 Senior level capstone seminar in which the student will search the Bible and the literature dealing with the topic(s) under discussion in the course leading to the discovery of means whereby the subject area may be "integrated" with Biblical truth. The results of the research will be incorporated in a paper or project which will be critiqued by the seminar members and by the professor. (May be repeated with different content with a maximum of six units counted toward graduation). Prerequisites: 103, 105, 109, 110, 251, 254, 306. 480 Directed Research (1·31 Guided independent reading, research, problem-solving and preparation of a fonnal paper or project done in consul tation with a selected professor. May be repeated with different content for a combined total of six units of 480 and 490 counted toward graduation. Prereq uisites: 103, 105, 109, 110, 251,254,306. 490 Practicum (1·3) Supervised experience in teaching bib!~ cal studies. Includes course preparation, observation and evaluation. May be repeated with different content for a combined total of six units of 480 and 490 counted toward graduation. Prereq uisites: 103, 105, 109, 110,251,254,306.
403 Hellenistic Greek (3) Readings from the Jewish, patristic and pagan writers of the Hellenistic period, including the Septuagint, with atten tion to literary analysis and comparison with relevant biblical authors. Oppor tunity may be given to use the GRAM CORD and Ibycus computer projects. Prerequisite: 202 or equivalent 405 Advanced New Testament Textual Criticism (3) A survey of the materials, history and theories of New Testament textual criticism. Prerequisites: BBST 201 and two years of Greek. 407 Advanced Greek Grammar (3) An advanced study of syntax focusing on nuances of grammar and style. To facilitate this study, in addition to the use of advanced grammar, special studies and articles, extensive use is made of examples drawn from biblical and extra biblical literature. Prerequ~ site: 304 and 305. 480 Directed Research (1-3) Individual research and writing for advanced students by special arrange ment. Study may include concentra tion in New Testament literature, his tory, textual criticism, specialized grammatical or lexical projects, intro ductory matters, or New Testament theology. Prerequisite: 202 and at least six units of upper division Greek and/ or consent. May be repeated with different content Hebrew 101, 102 Elementary Hebrew Grammar (3,3) Introduction to the language of the Hebrew Bible: morphology, syntax, as well as reading and translation of bib lical texts. 201, 202 Intermediate Hebrew Grammar (3,3) Advanced grammar and syntax with emphasis upon rapid reading as well as the development of exegetical skills. Prerequisite: 102.
logical issues, literary structure and con tent Prerequisites: 103, 105, 109, 110. 392 Minor Prophets (3) Authorship, date of writing, historical and cultural backdrop, themes, theo logical issues, literary structure and con tent Prerequisites: 103, 105, 109, 110. Advanced Study Electives (Descriptions often provide general framework for focused electives. Specific titles for 4.30, 440 and 450 appear in the semester schedule prefixed by "Adv St";
sections of 465, by "Integ Sem:"). 411 New Testament Theology (3)
Method, practice and history of the discipline. May emphasize selected writers or themes. Prerequisites: 103, 105, 109,110, 251,254, 306. 412 Old Testament Theology (3) Method, practice and history of the discipline. May emphasize selected writers, themes or eras. Prerequisites: 103, 105, 109, 110, 251 , 254, 306. 430 Advanced Study: New Testament (3) Independent student research and writing in addition to a seminar style classroom atmosphere for the study of selected texts and/ or topics. May be repeated with different content for a maximum of six units counted toward graduation. Prerequisites: 103, 105, 109, 110,251,254,306. 440 Advanced Study: Old Testament (3) Independent student research and writing in addition to a seminar style classroom atmosphere for the study of selected texts and/ or topics. May be repeated with different content for a maximum of six units counted toward graduation. Prerequisites: 103, 105, 109, 110, 251, 254, 306. 450 Advanced Study: Clvistian Thought (3) Independent student research and writing in addition to a seminar style classroom atmosphere for the study of selected texts and / or topics from either or both testaments , themati cally arranged to emphasize biblical, historical and/or systematic theology. May be repeated with different con tent for a maximum of six units counted toward graduation. Prerequi sites: 103, 105, 109, I 10,251,254,306. 455 Pauline Theology - Romans (3) Study of Paul's theology and worldview as contained in the book of Romans, with special attention given to introduc tory and historical matters. Prerequ~ sites: 103, 105, 109, 110, 251, 254, 306.
eign language requirement 101, 102 Elementary Greek Grammar I, II (3,3)
An introductory study of the basic ele ments of New Testament Greek, emphasizing syntax and development of vocabulary. Translation of selected por tions of the New Testament, with exten sive translation of a selected New Testa ment book in the second semester. 201, 202 Intermediate Greek Grammar and Exegesis (3,3) A comprehensive survey of New Testa ment Greek grammar and vocabulary which builds upon the first year of study. Introduction to textual criti cism and exegetical methodology which will aid students in interpreting the New Testament. Reading in selected portions of the New Testa ment Prerequisite: 102 or equivalent 304, 305 Studies In Biblical Greek (1-4, 1-4) Exegesis of biblical Greek texts for advanced students, with attention to translation , grammar, backgrounds, interpretation, and problems of analy sis. Study may include one or more portions of New Testament literature. Prerequisite: 202 and/ or consent May be repeated with different content
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