semester is divided into a series of thematic workshops followed by a field based ministry project that will be addressed by a small group and an assigned mentor. Students practice leadership skills, strategic planning, collaboration and community development principles along with pastoral discernment. Spiritual formation goals are integrated into all aspects of the course
New Testament (Division of Biblical Studies) NT501 Exploring the New Testament Introduction to the field of New Testament studies, highlighting central New Testament themes, issues, events, and persons. NT502 Interpreting the New Testament Attention given to a variety of methods of interpretation (textual, lexical, grammatical, historical, literary) and bibliographic tools. Students prepare exegesis papers on the basis of the Greek text. Must complete OT500, NT501, and GL502 before this course. NT503 Life of Jesus An in-depth study of the complementary portraits of Jesus in the four gospels, focusing on the events of His life, the content of His message, and His understanding of His own person and mission. NT504 Paul and His Letters An in-depth study of Paul’s pastoral and missionary understanding of the Christian faith. Students assess the distinctive settings and themes of his letters in the context of the missionary journeys in Acts. NT/OT517 Interpreting the Bible An introduction to essential bibliographical tools necessary for Bible study and an orientation to the key issues in the field of hermeneutics. NT562 Ephesians in Depth Provides the student with sufficient knowledge of Greek and Hebrew to use research tools and do Greek and Hebrew word studies. An exegetical method is explained and then applied in a careful study of the epistle to the Ephesians. Addresses questions of both Paul’s original meaning and contemporary application. NT569 Revelation in Depth Course description not available. Please contact Division Chair. NT571 The Hellenistic World of the New Testament Reading and analysis of primary documents in Graeco-Roman religious and philosophical thought germane to New Testament literature and theology. NT572 The Jewish World of the New Testament In order better to interpret the New Testament, the course will survey the history, literature and practices of Judaism from the Maccabean revolt (175 BC) to the great revolt under Hadrian (AD 135). NT/CL/OT574 Biblical Theology of Leadership This course explores the foundational teachings and primary metaphors of leadership in the Bible. These teachings and metaphors are understood in the context of God’s larger calling on the covenant community in redemptive history. Some attention is also given to contemporary metaphors for ministry. Prerequisites: OT 500, NT 501, NT/OT517. NT577 Biblical Theology: New Testament Focus Course description not available. Please contact
Division Chair. NT582 Suffering and Joy in the New Testament Why do people suffer? The New Testament (with some attention to the Old Testament) gives reasons and responses to suffering which relate to God’s nature. A practical foundation for dealing with people in difficult circumstances. NT586 New Testament Basis for Women in Ministry A study of crucial New Testament passages will assist in developing an understanding of the role of women and men in ministry and in marriage. 71
