Oriental Languages (Division of Biblical Studies

NT991 ThM Thesis –Part IIntensive research into a topic leading to the production of a thesis under the guidance of a thesis director. By invitation of the Biblical Studies Division.

Prerequisite: NT/OT901 and an invitation from the division.

NT992 ThM Thesis –Part IIA continuation of NT991.

Prerequisite: NT991. NT993 The Old Testament in the NewAn integrative course with a focus on the distinctive uses and applications of Old Testament themes and texts in the New Testament. Offered at the Th.M. level.

Prerequisite: GL502 and NT502.

OL501 Hebrew IIntroduces basic grammar and vocabularyof biblical Hebrew, emphasizing the importance of Hebrew language for understanding the Old Testament.

OL502 Hebrew IIContinuation of OL 501 with sustained emphasis on mastery of grammar and vocabulary. OL 502 will emphasize reading from the Hebrew Old Testament with introduction of some rudiments of exegetical method.Prerequisite: OL501.

OL503 Forgotten Hebrew: An Accelerated Review of Basic HebrewCourse description not available. Please contact Division Chair. Not for students whose degrees require OL501 and OL502.

Prerequisite: Prior transcripted study of Hebrew and professor approval.

OL710 Independent Reading in the Hebrew BibleA minimum of 30 chapters of proseor 25 chapters of poetry is normally required. Independent study, any session by petition.

Prerequisite: OL502. OL711 Independent Reading in a Near Eastern LanguageA minimum number of passages appropriate to full course credit will be required, with appropriate examination at the conclusion. Language reading may be undertaken at either the beginning or the advanced level. Independent study, any session by petition.

Prerequisite: OL502. OL860 Research in Oriental LanguagesIndependent study, any session by petition. See Student Handbook for information on reading and research courses.

Prerequisite: OL502. OL910 Intermediate Hebrew GrammarAn intensive study of Hebrew grammaticalissues through a direct study of the Hebrew Bible and interaction with the secondary literature.

OL912 AramaicA study of the grammar of biblical Aramaic, followed by a reading of the Aramaic portions of Ezra and Daniel, as well as short extra-biblical Aramaic texts.

Recommended Prerequisite: OL502. OL913 Targumic AramaicA study of the grammar of Targum Onqelos, followed by reading from a variety of biblical passages in the major Targums. Independent study, any session by petition.

Prerequisite: OL912. OL914 SyriacA study of the grammar of Syriac, followed by a reading of selected Syriac texts from the Bible and early Christian history. Independent study, any session by petition.

Prerequisite: OL912. OL915 Advanced Hebrew GrammarIn addition to solidifying components of grammar learned at the introductory level and at the 600-level exegesis, the course introduces students to advanced principles of grammar and to some of the current debates in the field. By the end of the course, students should have developed competence in addressing complex grammatical issues in the text. Throughout the course emphasis is placed on building skills to assess the import of a particular grammatical inquiry in the exegetical process.

Prerequisite: OL610, OL710, or any 600-level OT course.