TALBOT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
RESEARCH ■ ,,, : ca•t&W =it 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 instructor. RG 721 Elements of Theological German (2) Basic grammar, syntax and vocabulaiy of the Geiman language with a view towai·d reading theological texts. Elective. RG 722 Selected Readings in Theological German (3) Reading of representative se lections from theological texts. Prerequisite: RC 721 or permission of the instructor.
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TS 502 Conquest and Settlement (2) john J. Davis, Th.D. A study of the conque st and settle ment period in Israel 's history from the perspective of archaeology, theo logical truths and history. The books in cluded are: Joshua, Judges and Ruth. Special cons ideration of Late Bronze Age materials from Palestine which provide insight into the cultural background for this era. TS 503 The United Monarchy (2) john J. Davis, 11i.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. Whit comb, Jr. , Th.D. The history of Israel from the begin ning of Solomon's apostasy (I Kings 1 I) 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.
These independent study courses offer lectures on casse tte tapes byout standing biblical scholars. ITS courses may be taken at Talbot only for gradu ate level credit toward electives, pre requisite credit or unresolvable sched uling problems as follows: Master ofDivinity 6 elective units or unresolvable scheduling problem Mas/er ofA,ts 4 elective units or unresolvable scheduling problem Mas/er ofArts reduced (Any Master of Arts reduced program) 2 elective units or unresolvable scheduling problem Courses include a primed syllabus which provides a broad outline of the lectures, review questions and a bibli ography. Requirements fo r credit include textbook assignments, collat eral reading , research papers and examinations, all of which are out lined in a programmed syll abus. The regular tuition fees are chai·ged for each course regardless of the number of units for which a student is already enrolled and include costs for tapes and programmed syllabus. Tapes must be ordered through the Talbot Deaii of Fac ultyoffice. ITS corn-ses may not normally be used in lieu of required cow-ses. Students who desire graduate credit for ITS courses must meet the nonnal requirements for adm ission to Talbot aiid register for tlie courses tlirough the Admissions and Registrar's Offices. Further details may be obtained from the Talbot Dean of Faculty Office. COURSES Old Testament Studies Courses listed under this heading which h11ve exegetical content. (and thus language /mrequisites) are s/mifically identified; other rou rses am ex/;ositional in nature and content.. TS 501 The Pentateuch (2) R. Laird Hanis, 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 Criti cism of the Pentateuch, the chronological issues, and the archaeological and cu ltural background of the Pentateuch.
There are two consecutive thesis sem inars for those electing to Wiite a thesis (Thesis First Draft aiid Tiiesis Final Draft). These seminai-s ai·e taken during the stu dent's last yeai·. During !lie third semester before graduation, the student mus~ wiili the approval of his major advisor, select a thesis subject, do research, and develop aii ouiline and bibliography. During !lie final yeai·, the iliesis can be w1itten in con junction with iliese two courses. See the Talbot student handbook and library handbook for dates, dead lines and requiremen ts. 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., O.T. , T.H. , and B/ TS) 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 Dralt/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 Final Draft/M.Div. (2) Required for M.Div. students electing to write a thesis. This course will be taken at the completion of 80 units. Nei th er this course nor HE 797 is appli cable toward graduat ion 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 Draft/TH.M. (3) Required for all Th .M. students. HE 892 Thesis Final Draft/TH.M. (3) Required for all Th .M. studen ts. 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.
TS 505 The Book of Psalms (2) Bruce K. Wallke, 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 se lected portions. TS 506 Understanding the Old Testament (3) Bnice K. Waltke, Th.D. , Ph.D. A survey of the hi story 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 establ ishment 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 cri ti cal and hermeneuti cal problems. To get the full benefit out of the course, a knowl edge of Hebrew is required for semina1y credit.
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