an exegetical and theological perspective. Students will know the text, its meaning, and its implications for the Christian life. Prerequisite: 60 earned hours. (3 hours) NT 4315 Revelation An exegetical study of the book of Revelation, focusing on how John’s vision reveals the sovereignty of God over all human history: past, present, and future. Students will learn and utilize the special principles for interpreting apocalyptic literature that will enable them to understand the book’s meaning for the first-century church and apply that meaning for the church today. The class will follow a lecture, discussion, and research format. (3 hours) NT 4410 Introduction to the Gospels The course covers the historical background of the Gospels, historical critical issues concerning Christ and the Gospels, and special introduction to each of the Gospels. Students will learn about the history of the intertestamental period, the search for the historical Jesus, critical methodologies for studying the Gospels (including source criticism, form criticism, and redaction criticism), related issues such as the Gnostic gospels and critical background information for each of the Gospels. (3 hours) NT 4411 New Testament Introduction This class focuses on New Testament criticism and introduction. Students will develop a deeper understanding of the nature, text, and problems of the New Testament. Class time consists of instructor lectures and some student presentations accompanied by electronic presentations. (3 hours) OLD TESTAMENT OT 1110 History of Ancient Israel 1 A study of the Old Testament historical books Genesis through Joshua focusing on chronological history. The course includes summaries and introductions to the various books, questions over the text, and information about the redemptive plan of God to save the world. Students will learn the facts of the text through lecture, discussions, assigned reading, and projects. (3 hours) OT 1111 History of Ancient Israel 2
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