2011-2012 Academic catalog
NT/CS655 Faith and Wealth in New Testament Perspective (2-3) How closely the New Testament message is related to the realities of human existence at the turn of the third millennium is evident from a consideration of its contents against its socio-economic backdrop. By means of an exploration of the social, economic, and political environment in which the Christian movement took shape in the first century, students understand better that issues of wealth are no more significant in this industrial-cum-information-cum-cyber era than in the first-century Roman world. This course examines how Jesus and various New Testament writers worked out the socio-economic implications of the gospel in their settings and how their witness might inform and shape our own. Prerequisites: NT520 and CS601. NT666 The Book of Revelation (3) An exegetical study of the book of Revelation which focuses upon the background materials of Jewish prophecy and apocalyptic, the structure of the book, its relationship to the other New Testament writings, and an examination of the perceptual framework which forms its imagery. Prerequisites: NT520 and NT501 or equivalent. May be taken by students in Master of Arts programs not requiring Greek, by special arrangement with the professor. NT670 Non-Canonical Writings for the New Testament Studies (3) Serves as a basic introduction to the wide range of literatures surrounding the New Testament and illuminating its interpretation. Students will read (in English translation) selected portions of those literatures which meaningfully relate to the New Testament, and will be exposed to the historical circumstances of each literature, while becoming familiar with tools available for further research. Prerequisite: NT520 NT699 Independent Study in the New Testament (1-3) Guided, independent, intermediate research in New Testament studies. See academic policy and procedures. By contract. Credit only. May be repeated. NT720 Exegetical Studies in Acts of the Apostles (3) A study of selected passages in Acts, this course deals with the various textual, historical, rhetorical, exegetical, theological, and ethical concerns that the only canonical book about early Christian history raises. Literary and genre issues are also addressed to try to determine the structure of the work and its literary type or kind. The focus in the course will be on familiarizing the student not only with the content of this book, but also with the exegetical and hermeneutical issues that it raised and raises. Prerequisites: NT520 and NT501/NT502 or equivalent.
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NT722 Exegetical Studies in Romans (3) A detailed exegesis of the entire book of Romans, examining this most commented-on book in the New Testament in light of its historical, rhetorical, sociological, theological, and ethical contexts. Prerequisites: NT520 and NT501/ NT502 or equivalent. NT724 Exegesis of the Corinthian Correspondence (3) A close reading of the Corinthian correspondence with special attention given to literary, socio-historical, and theological understandings of the epistles. May include readings from either one or both of the Corinthian letters during any given semester. Prerequisites: NT520 and NT501/NT502 or equivalent. NT725 Exegetical Studies in Galatians (3) A study of selected passages in Galatians, this course deals with the various textual, historical, rhetorical, exegetical, theological, and ethical concerns raised by this letter. Literary and genre issues are addressed to try to determine the structure of the work and its literary type or kind. The focus in the course is on familiarizing the student not only with the content of this book, but also with the exegetical and hermeneutical issues that it raised and raises. Prerequisites: NT520 and NT501/NT502 or equivalent. NT740 Exegetical Studies in the General Epistles (3) A close reading of the general epistles (James, 1-2 Peter, 1-3 John, Jude) with special attention given to literary, socio-historical, and theological understandings of the epistles. May include readings from any or all of the general epistles in a given semester. Prerequisites: NT520 and NT501/NT502 or equivalent. NT750 Tutorial in the New Testament (1-3) For students with specialized interests/needs in selected areas of advanced New Testament study. Consult syllabus for prerequisites and course requirements. See academic policy. May be repeated. NT751 Textual Criticism of the New Testament (3) Elements of Greek paleography and a history of the textual tradition of the Greek New Testament, including sources of corruption and transmission. Primary emphasis is given to the principles and praxis of selected variants. Prerequisite: NT501/NT502 or equivalent. NT799 Independent Study in the New Testament (1-3) Guided, independent, advanced research in New Testament studies. See academic policy and procedures. By contract. Credit only. May be repeated. Note: Enrollment in all 900-level courses in the School of Biblical Interpretation is restricted to Th.M. and Ph.D. degreeseeking students.