Biblical Languages
FACULTY Professors: Arnold , Curtis. Finley, Rigsby, Russell , Wilkins Associate Professor: Rhee Assistant Professor: Huhbard Greek The purpose of these courses is co introdu ce students co the Greek lan g uage in order co enhance their personal under standing of the New Testament and co prepare chose who desire to pursue graduate bibli cal swdies. The plan is co provide students with cools which will enable chem co utilize the Greek text in future swdy, interpretation and exposi tion of the Word of God. Upon completion of 12 units of Greek, it is imended chat the student ' s proficiency in the Greek language will enable him/her to read and transl ate a Greek text with accuracy using a standard lexicon and grammar: co explain the significance of tenses, cases and important grammatical structures ; to exegete a biblical text accurately; and co undertake individual research in biblical and extra-biblical Greek. The courses Greek 101 , 102, 201. and 202 will fulfill the general education for eign language requirernenc. COURSES Greek (BLGR) 101, 102 Elementary Greek Grammar I, II (3,3) An introdu c tory srndy of the basic elements of New 'T'esca ment G reek, emphasizing syntax and development of vocabulary. Translation of selected portions of the New Tes tament, with extensive translation of a selected New Testament brn,k in the second semester. 201, 202 Intermediate Greek Grammar and Exegesis (3,3) A comprehensive survey of New 'T'escame nt Greek grammar and vocabulary which builds upon the first yea r of scudy. Incroduccion co cexcual criticism and exegetical methodology which will a id scu dencs in interpreting the New Testament. Reading in selected portions of the New Testament. Prerequisite: 102 or equivalent. 304, 305 Studies in Biblical Greek (1-4, 1-4) Exegesis of biblical Greek rexes for advanced students, with attention to cranslacion , grammar, hack-
copies. May be repeated with dif ferent content for a maximum of six units counted coward gradua tion. Prerequisites: 103, 105, 109. 450 Advanced Study: Christian Thought (3) 1 ndependent srndent research and writing in addition cu a seminar style classroom atmosphere for the study of selected texts and/or copies from eithe r or both cescamencs, the matically arranged co emphasi ze biblical, historical and/or systematic theology. l'v1ay be repeated with differem content for a maximum of six units counted coward gradua tion. Prerequisites: 105. 251 , 254. 455 Pauline Theology - Romans (3) Scudy of Paul's cheolo1,,,y and world view as contained in the hook of Romans. with special attention given to introductory and historical mat ters. Prerequisites: 103. 105, 110. 458 Theology of Mission (3) Swdy of God's redemptive aces in Scripture in behalf of mankind, with application co the mission of the church toda y. Prerequisites: 103. 105. 109. 110. 251, 2.'i4, 306. 465 Integration Seminar (3) Senior level capstone seminar in which the student will search the Bible and the literature dealing with the cupids) under discussion in the course leading to the discovery of means whereby the subject area may he "imegrated" with Biblical truth. The results nf the research will be incorporated in a paper or project which will be critiqued by the seminar members and by the professor. (May he repeated with differem content with a maximum of six unit~ counted coward gradua tion ). Prerequisites: 103, 105, 109, I IO, or pem1ission ofche instrucmr. 480 Directed Research (1-3) Guided ind e pendent reading, resear c h. problem-solving and preparation of a formal paper or projec t done in consulcacion with a selec ted professor. May be repeated with different content for a combined coral nf six units of 480 and 490 co unted coward graduation. Prerequisite: Permi s
371 Early History of Israel (3) Conquest through the establish ment of David's kingdom. focusing on historical, cultural and theologi cal issues chat aid in interpreting events and rexes. Prerequisite: 109. 372 Later History of Israel (3) Kings and prophets from Solomon through the return from ex ile, emphasizing historical , cul tural and theological issues chat a id in interpreti ng events and
grounds, incerprecacion , and prob lems of analysis. Swdy may include one or more portions of New Tescamem literature. Pre requisite: 202 and/or consent. May be repeated with different content. 403 Hellenistic Greek (3) Readings from the Jewish, patris tic and pagan writers of the Hel len iscic period, in c luding the Sepcuagint, with anencion co lit erar y analysis and comparison with relevant bibli ca l a uthors. Opportunity may he given co use the GRAMCORD and lb yc us computer projects. Prerequisite: 202 or equivalem. 405 Advanced New Testament Textual Criticism (3) A survey of the materials, history and theories of New Testament cexcual criticism. Prereq uisices: 20 I and two years of Greek. 407 Advanced Greek Granvnar (3) An advanced study of s y ntax focusing on nuances of grammar and st y le . To facilitate chi s scudy, in addition co che use: nf advanced grammar, special srnd ies and articles, extensive use is made of examples draw n from biblical and extra biblical licera rnre. Prerequisite: 304 and 305. 480 Directed Research (1-3) Individual research and writing for advanced scudents by special arrangement. Srndy may include concentration in New Testament literarnre , history. cexcual criti cism , specialized grammatical or lexical projec ts, introductory mat ters , or New Testament theol ogy. Prerequisite: 202 and ac lease six units of upper division Greek and/or consent. May be repeated with differem content. Hebrew (BLHE) 101, 102 Elementary Hebrew Grammar (3,3) Incrodu ccion cu the language of the Hebrew Bible: morphology, syntax, as well as readin g and translation of biblical rexes. 201, 202 Intermediate Hebrew Grammar (3,3) Advanced g rammar and syntax with emphasis upon rapid reading as well as the development of exegetical skills. Prerequisite: 102.
rexes. Prerequis ite: 109. 380 Wisdom and Poetic Literature (3)
Authorship. date of writing. histori cal and culcural backdrop, themes, theological issues. literary structure and content of Job through Song of
Son1,,,s. Prerequisite: 109. 391 Major Prophets (3)
Authorship , date of writing, his torical and c ulwral bac kdrop , themes, rheological issues, liter ary structure and content. Pre requisite: 109. 392 Minor Prophets (3) Authorship. dace of writing, his corical and cultural backdrop. themes, theological issues, liter ary structure and content. Pre requisite: 109. Advanced Study Electives (Descriptions often provide gen eral framework for focused elec tives. Specific cities for 430. 440 and 450 appear in the semester schedule prefi xed by "Adv Sc:": sections of 465. by "I nceg Sem:"). 411 New Testament Theology (3) l'vl e thod , practi ce and history of che discipline. l'vlay emphasize selected writers or themes. Pre req uisites: 103, 105, 110. 412 Old Testament Theology (3) Method, practice and histor y of the discipline. May emphasize selected writers , themes or eras.
Prerequisites: 103, 105, 109. 430 Advanced Study: New Testament (3)
Independent student research and writing in addition co a semi nar style classr<x>m atmosphere for the srndy of selected texts and/or copies. May be repeated with dif ferent content fur a max imum of six units counted coward gradua tion. Prerequisites: 103. 105, 110. 440 Advanced Study: Old Testament (3) Independent swdenc research and writing in addition co a semi nar style classroom atmosphere for the study of selected rexes and/or
sion of the instructor. 490 Practicum (1-3)
Supervised experience in teaching biblical srndies. Includes course preparation, observation and eval uation. l\fay be repeated with dif ferent content for a combined total of six units of 480 and 490 counted coward graduation. Prerequisite: Permission nf the instructor.
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