NT105 Exegesis of Romans
Fanning, Lowery, Wallace
NT210 Rapid Greek Reading Burer, Lowery
An exegetical study of Romans, emphasizing the theological content and development of the book. Prerequisite: NT104 Introduction to New Testament Exegesis. 3 hours.
NT113 New Testament Introduction The Department
NT215 New Testament Textual Criticism Wallace
A study of the materials, history, and praxis of New Testament textual criticism, with emphasis on examination of manuscripts and analysis of competing text-critical theories. Enrollment limited to 20 students. Prerequisite: NT104 Introduction to New Testament Exegesis. 3 hours.
NT220 Discourse Features of New Testament Greek Fanning
This course focuses on the insights that can be gained from a discourse approach to the original text of the New Testament. Participants need a basic knowledge of New Testament Greek. 3 hours.
elective courses
Elective courses are designed to aid students who wish to make a more intensive study of the Greek New Testament than is possible in the required courses. Students in the New Testament Studies ministry emphasis must take 9 hours in this department. As part of their 9 hours, students must include two of the following three courses: • NT205 Advanced Greek Grammar 3 • NT305 Exegesis of Gospel Narrative 3 • NT335 1 Corinthians 3 Students in the Jesus Studies ministry emphasis must take 9 hours in this field. As part of their 9 hours, students must include two of the following three courses and one other course selected in consultation with the Jesus Studies supervisor from this list: NT310, NT315, NT320, NT325, NT408, NT410, BE510, ST415 (WM535), HT217, PM232: • NT305 Exegesis of Gospel Narrative 3 • NT405 New Testament Study and the Life of Christ 3 • NT407 Historical Jesus 3
NT225 Computer and Internet Tools for New Testament Exegesis Harris
Use of current computer software for exegetical study of the New Testament, with particular emphasis on Logos Bible Software for PC and Mac. Use of Internet resources for exegesis also will be included. Enrollment limited to 15 students. Prerequisite: NT104 Introduction to New Testament Exegesis. 2 hours.
Exegetical Studies
Credit in NT104 Introduction to New Testament Exegesis (or concurrent enrollment in NT104 and permission of the professor) is required for enrollment in all exegetical electives. NT305 Exegesis of Gospel Narrative
Bock and Harris or Bock and Burer
A study of exegetical method in the Gospels, including a literary analysis of Jesus’ miracles and parables, the use of extrabiblical resources, a look at biblical theology of the Gospels, and issues tied to the historical Jesus. 3 hours.
Greek Language and Textual Studies NT205
Advanced Greek Grammar
Fanning, Wallace
An intensive study of the grammar of New Testament Greek, based on the grammars of A. T. Robertson and Blass-Debrunner, and an inductive study of selected portions of the New Testament. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent enrollment in NT104 Introduction to New Testament Exegesis. 3 hours.
Department of New testament studies
A study of the historical background and canon of the New Testament, an evaluation of New Testament criticism, and an examination of special introductory problems of selected New Testament books. The student will become acquainted with first-century works and issues as well as interact with the contemporary debates that directly relate to the origins of Christianity. Students may substitute NT400 The New Testament in Contemporary Culture for NT113 but may only take one or the other. 2 hours.
Reading of those books of the New Testament not covered in other courses, with approximately 100 pages in Nestle’s text covered. Cannot be taken for Ph.D. credit. Prerequisite: NT103 Intermediate Greek. 2 hours.
NT310
The Gospel of Matthew Burer, Lowery
Exegesis of the Greek text of Matthew, with concentration on exegetical method, narrative argument, theology of the Gospel, and preparation of narrative material for preaching and teaching. 3 hours.
New Testament Studies
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