TALBOT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
New Testament Language and Literature
Christian Thought - Philosophy ofReligi,on
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Chair: Michael J. Wi lkins, Ph .D.
ogy and discussi on of background issues , including historical back- grounds , composition, authorship , and distinctives of each book. Special auen tion given to assessment of mod- ern critical methods for the interpre- tation of the Biblical text. Prerequi- site: NT 503. Required of M.Div. ,
PH 624 Seminar in Ethical Issues (3) A study of va ri ous topics currently being debated in ethics, e.g. abortion, euthanasia, genetic engineering, infan- ticide, surrogate motherhood, business ethics, environmental issues, etc.. PH 667 Seminar in Philosophical Anthropology and Philosophy of the Mind (2) A study and defense of the existence and nature of the soul, the reality of disembodied existence , the nature of human action, and issues in personal identity. Various models of human nature will be investigated (dualism, beha11orism, functionalism , the iden- tity thesis, eliminative materialism) , as well as their implications for ethics.
The Christian leader often deals with problems wh ich are related to contemporary trends in phi losophical and scientific thought. For this rea- son , a knowledge of the intellectual heritage of the western world and the apologetic techniques and postures which are of most value is needed.
FACULTY
Professor:Wilkins
Assoc iate Professors: Arnold, Russell
OBJECTIVES
The purpose of this department is to impart to the student a knowledge of the Greek New Testament wh ich includes three principal areas: histori- cal backgrounds, Greek grammar and exegesis of the text. The plan is to provide students with tools which will enable them to utilize the Greek text in future study, interpretation, and in
M.A. (BE, NT) students.
COURSES
NT 605 Exegesis in the Epistles
A topical study of the nature and PH 523 Metaphysics (3) T-24 I methodology of metaphysics with
and Acts (3)
Exegetica l study of select passages from the Greek text of the Epistles in tl1e light of the historical framework of the book of Acts. Application of exegetical methodology and discus- sion of background issues, including historical backgrounds, composition, authorship , and distinctives of each book. Special auention given to assess- ment of modern critical methods for the interpretation of the Biblical text. Prerequisite: NT 503. Required of
emphas is on the nature and ultimate categories of being as well as specific areas (e.g. causation, space and time, the soul , freedom and determinism, per- sonal identity, and essentialism). Special emphasis will be placed on integrating metaphysics with the construction and
exposition of the Word of God.
Students are strongly advised to take beginning Greek prior to starting course work at Talbot (either in sum- mer school at Talbot or in undergrad- uate work), so that the student can immediately begin work with th e Greek text of the New Testament. A qualifying examination in Greek is available to all students with pre11ous Greek training. Those with a grade of "C" or higher on the examination will be enrolled in NT 503 and the rest in NT 50 l. Those who take beginning Greek at Talbot for credi t 11111 have 4
PH 669 Seminar in Historical
Apologetics (3)
defense of aChristian worldview.
A study of the historicity of the scrip- tures with special emphasis on mira- cles, the New Testament, and the res-
A topical study in the definition of PH 544 Epistemology (3) knowledge and justified belief, prob- lems in skepticism, the nature of epis- temic justification and the nature of truth. Application will be made to spe- cial epistemological issues in religion , e.g. religious experience, miracl es, inerrancy, burden of proof issues. PH 547 The Theology and Philosophy A study of various issues that arise in the integration of science and ortho- dox Christian theology (e.g. models of integration the scientific status of cre- ation ism, the creation / evo luti on debate) as well as an inves tigation of selected topics in philosophy of sc i- ence relevant to a Christian worldview (e.g. the realist/ antirealist debate , the nature, formation, use, and confirma- tion of scientific laws and theories, sci- entism and the limits of science) PH 566 The History of Ethics (3) A survey and eva luation of various eth icists and their sys tems from within of Science (2) a Christian framework . Emphasis will be placed on Aristotle, Augustine , Aquinas, the utilitarians, and Kant. PH 587 Seminar in Ethical Systems and Ethical Reasoning (3) Astudy of var ious issues in metaethics and normative ethics as well as an investigation of ethical decision-mak-
urrection ofJesus.
M.Div. , M.A. (BE, NT) students.
PH 684 Seminar in Philosophy of
NT 606 New Testament Introduction (2) New Testament historical back- grounds ; English translations of the New Testament; formation , history, exte!ll and transmission of the canon ; special introduction of each New Tes-
Religion (3)
An investigation of the arguments for and against the existence of God, faith and reason , the use of religious lan- guage, and the philosophical clarifica- tion and defense of the attributes of
tament book.
units fewer elective units.
the God of Scripture.
NT 616 Readings in Hellenistic Greek (2) 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 con- text of the New Testament. Prerequi-
COURSES
PH 722 Cults of America (2)
The distinctive features of the cults of America with their significance in the development of religious thought and with particular reference to their treatment of the central features of
NT 501-502 Beginning Greek (2, 2) An introductory study of the basic ele- men ts of New Testament Greek. Translation of portions of the New Testament in the second semes ter. Designed for sLUdents who have not completed a full sequence of begin- ning Greek courses. Not for credit in the M.Div. program unless the swdent
site: NT 503. Elective.* NT 621 Life of Christ (2)
orthodox Christian doctrine.
PH 730 Directed Study (1-4)
Astudy of the historical and cultural background to the Gospels; extensive study of the mission, life and teachings of Christ. A harmony/ synopsis of the Gospelswill be employed in order to give attention to the similarities and differ- ences in the Gospel accounts. Elective.*
Reading and research in selected areas of phi losophy of religion and
eth ics. Elective.
takes in place of elective units.
PH 735 Seminar (1-3)
NT 503 Introduction to Exegesis (3) Acomprehensive survey of morphol- ogy and syntax , the building of a Greek vocabulary, an introduction to textual criti cism , and the deve lop- ment of an exegetical methodology with reading in se lected passages of the Greek New Testament. Designed to emphasize the value of Greek study as a tool for understanding the bibli- cal text. Includesa required one hour non-credit lab. Prerequisite: NT 501- 502. Required of M.Div., M.A. (BE,
Selected topics in the fields of philoso- ph y, apologetics and eth ics. May be repeated with different content. Elective.
NT 623 Exegesis of the Gospel of
PH 835 Advanced Seminar (1-3)
Matthew (2)
Supervised research of selected topics within the fields of philosophy, apolo- ge ti cs, and ethics. May be repeated
A st udy of the entire gospel with detailed exegesis of sele(t passages. Special attention given to the struc- ture , argument, and interpretative problems of the gospel. Prerequisite:
with different content. Elective.
PH 880 Directed Research (1-3)
NT 503. Elective.*
Supervised research in selected areas of philosophy of religion. Elective for
ing and case studies. PH 602 Apologetics (3)
NT 641 Exegesis of Romans (2)
Th.M. students.
A study of the en tire epist le with detailed exegesis of select pas.sages . Special attention given to the struc- ture, argument, and interpretative problems of the epistle. Prerequisite:
An examination of th e Christian world view and the various Christian apologetic responses in relation to the areas of history, science, and philoso- phy. Required for M.Div. and M.A. (T. H. ) students
NT, OT, TH) students.
NT 604 Exegesis in the Gospels (3) Exegetical study of se lect passages from the Greek text of the Gospels. Appli cation of exegetical methodol-
1 T 503. Elective.*
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