Biblical Studies

BS400 BIBLE SURVEY (3)

Staff
This course is designed to survey the Bible rapidly in order to acquaint the student with geography, historical framework, persons, and the content of the Bible. Pass/Fail. Not for graduate credit.

BS503 INTRODUCTION TO INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY (2)

Bauer, Dongell, Thompson
This course offers a concise introduction to inductive bible study for students in the master of arts programs. Students will be introduced to a systematic, comprehensive approach to bible study. The course will treat the entire bible study process from initial observation and interpretation of texts in the literary, historical, and canonical contexts to the contemporary appropriation of these texts. The course will focus upon the application of bible study method to three biblical books that represent both testaments and a range of literary forms and theological perspectives within the canon. Attention will be given to the significance of the interpretation and appropriation of the biblical text for ministerial vocations.

BS504 INTRODUCTION TO BIBLICAL STUDIES: OLD TESTAMENT (2)

Stone, Cook
This course orients the students to the discipline of Old Testament studies, stressing contemporary approaches to the historical and cultural settings, composition, authorship, and literary characteristics of the OT books. Attention will be given to the significance of the study of the Old Testament for the ministerial vocation represented in the master of arts programs.

BS505 INTRODUCTION TO BIBLICAL STUDIES: NEW TESTAMENT (2)

Staff
This course is a concise introduction to the New Testament in its historical, literary, and canonical contexts. Throughout the semester, students will be introduced to the concept and significance of the canon of scripture, to the Jewish and Greco-Roman background of the New Testament, and to particular books of the New Testament. Course participation, reading, and projects will be configured in part so as to reflect the character of the degree specialization represented among the course participants.

BS550 TUTORIAL IN BIBLICAL STUDIES (1-3)

Staff
For students with specialized interests/needs in selected areas of introductory Biblical Studies. Consult syllabus for prerequisites and course requirements. See academic policy. May be repeated.

BS599 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN BIBLICAL STUDIES (1-3)

Staff
Guided, independent, introductory research in Biblical Studies. See academic policy and procedures. By contract. Credit only. May be repeated.

BS650 TUTORIAL IN BIBLICAL STUDIES (1-3)

Staff
For students with specialized interests/needs in selected areas of intermediate Biblical Studies. Consult syllabus for prerequisites and course requirements. See academic policy. May be repeated.

BS699 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN BIBLICAL STUDIES (1-3)

Staff
Guided, independent, intermediate research in Biblical Studies. See academic policy and procedures. By contract. Credit only. May be repeated.

BS710 ADVANCED GREEK-1 (3)

Staff
For persons concerned with New Testament exegesis at an advanced level as well as those interested in the development of Second Temple and Diaspora Judaism, a working knowledge of the Septuagint (LXX) and its Greek is vital. This course provides an introduction to the LXX as well as disciplined opportunity for working with the Greek of the LXX. Texts to be read are chosen by the instructor each time the course is offered. Prerequisites: NT601 or NT602.

BS711 ADVANCED GREEK-2 (3)

Staff
For persons concerned with New Testament exegesis at an advanced level, facility with Hellenistic Greek is vital. Depending on the semester offered, the focus of the course may be on Josephus, Philo, Hellenistic and Hellenistic-Jewish Historians, Apostolic Fathers, etc. May be repeated for credit with the permission of the instructor. Prerequisites: NT601 or NT602.

BS715 JUDAISM (3)

Mulholland
A study of the Jewish background of the New Testament. Special attention is given to the Sadducees, Pharisees, Essenes, and Apocalypticists and the bearing of their doctrines and literature upon the interpretation of the New Testament. Prerequisite: NT520

BS720 ROMAN HELLENISM (3)

Mulholland
A study of the Roman-Hellenistic background of the New Testament. An overview of social, political, economic, philosophical, religious, and historical dynamics of the Mediterranean world (300 B.C.- A.D. 300) are developed and their bearing on the interpretation of the NT is illustrated. Prerequisite: NT520

BS750 TUTORIAL IN BIBLICAL STUDIES (1-3)

Staff
For students with specialized interests/needs in selected areas of advanced Biblical Studies. Consult syllabus for prerequisites and course requirements. See academic policy. May be repeated.

BS799 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN BIBLICAL STUDIES (1-3)

Staff
Guided, independent, advanced research in Biblical Studies. See academic policy and procedures. By contract. Credit only. May be repeated.

BS820 SEMINAR IN THE HISTORY OF INTERPRETATION (3)

Stone
Intensive reading of examples of biblical exegesis representative of selected major trends and problems in biblical interpretation. Specific topics and texts will vary, but typically stress the early Christian era through the Reformation.

BS850 MASTER OF ARTS THESIS (6)

Staff
A culminating project for the Master of Arts (with specialization in Biblical Studies). See academic policies and procedures. Credit only.

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