New Testament

NT500 CONCISE GREEK (3)

Staff
An introduction to exegetical Greek for ministry. Particular emphasis is placed on inductive learning of exegetical Greek, the use of standard exegetical tools and of Bible study software, and linguistics. Prerequisite: NT(IBS)510 or 511 either completed or taken concurrently with this course.

NT501 COMPREHENSIVE GREEK-1 (3)

Staff
The first of a two-course sequence designed to introduce all aspects of New Testament Greek-e.g., noun declensions, the verb system, grammar, syntax, and structure. Persons successfully completing NT501 and NT502 should be able to work comfortably with the basic Greek of the New Testament text. Prerequiste: NT(IBS)510 or 511 either complete or taken concurrently with this course.

NT502 COMPREHENSIVE GREEK-2 (3)

Staff
The second of a two-course sequence designed to introduce all aspects of New Testament Greek-e.g., noun declensions, the verb system, grammar, syntax, and structure. Persons successfully completing NT501 and NT502 should be able to work comfortably with the basic Greek of the New Testament text. Prerequisite: NT501.

NT503 MORPHOLOGY AND VOCABULARY FOR READING NT GREEK (3)

Patrick
An intensive course which, building on NT500, is designed to introduce all of the basic elements of New Testament Greek-e.g. noun declensions, the verb system, grammar, and syntax, and structure. Persons successfully completing NT503 should be able to work comfortably with the basic Greek of the New Testament Text. Prerequisites: NT 500 with a grade no lower than "A-" and permission from the instructor of NT503.

NT520 NEW TESTAMENT INTRODUCTION (3)

Long, Mulholland, Reese, Witherington
An introduction to (1) the literature of the New Testament in its socio-historical, literary and canonical contexts; and (2) critical study of the New Testament.

NT550 TUTORIAL IN THE NEW TESTAMENT (1-3)

Mulholland, Reese, Witherington
For students with specialized interests/needs in selected areas of introductory New Testament study. Consult syllabus for prerequisites and course requirements. See academic policy. May be repeated.

NT599 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN THE NEW TESTAMENT (1-3)

Mulholland, Reese, Witherington
Guided, independent, introductory research in New Testament studies. See academic policy and procedures. By contract. Credit only. May be repeated.

NT601 INTERMEDIATE GREEK-1 (3)

Staff
This course fosters competency in New Testament Greek beyond the introductory phase through translation and analysis of significant portions of Luke-Acts. Prerequisites: NT 501/502 or equivalent.

NT602 INTERMEDIATE GREEK-2 (3)

Staff
This course fosters competency in New Testament Greek beyond the introductory phase through translation and analysis of significant portions of the Letters of Paul, Hebrews, and 1 Peter. Prerequisites: NT 501/502 or equivalent.

NT605 GREEK READINGS (3)

Bauer
A rapid reading of different sections of the New Testament to develop a facility with the text. Prerequisite: NT501/502 or equivalent.

The core elective requirement for the M.Div. in New Testament exegesis is met by courses that appear in the ranges, NT610-649 and NT710-749. Courses in the range NT610-649 require only NT500 Concise Greek. Beginning in the spring of 2005, students are required to take their New Testament exegesis core elective within six months of completing NT500 or NT502.

NT614 EXEGESIS OF THE GOSPEL OF MARK (3)

Witherington
An exegetical study of the Gospel of Mark, with careful attention given to social, rhetorical, literary, and theological dimensions and implications of the text. Prerequisite: NT520; and NT500 or 501/502 or equivalent. (May be taken by students in M.A. programs not requiring Greek by special arrangement with the professor.) Prerequisites: NT (IBS)510 or 511

NT615 EXEGESIS OF THE GOSPEL OF LUKE (3)

Staff
A close reading of the Gospel of Luke, with attention to its status as historiographical narrative, its relationship to the Acts of the Apostles, and the development of its message within the socio-historical environment of Roman antiquity. Prerequisite: NT520; and NT500 or 501/502 or equivalent. (May be taken by students in M.A. programs not requiring Greek by special arrangement with the professor.) Prerequisites: NT (IBS)510 or 511

NT617 EXEGESIS OF THE JOHANNINE LITERATURE (3)

Witherington
A study of selected passages in Johannine Literature, this course will deal with the various textual, historical, rhetorical, exegetical, theological, and ethical concerns raised in the Gospel and Letters of John. The focus in the course will be on familiarizing the student not only with the content of this book, but also with the exegetical and hermeneutical issues that it raised and raises. Prerequisite: NT520; and NT500 or 501/502 or equivalent. (May be taken by students in M.A. programs not requiring Greek by special arrangement with the professor.) Prerequisites: NT (IBS)510 or 511

NT620 EXEGESIS OF THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES (3)

Witherington
An exegesis of the entire narrative of Acts that explores Luke's perspective on God's aim for the people of God and their mission. Prerequisite: NT520; and NT500 or 501/502 or equivalent. (May be taken by students in M.A. programs not requiring Greek by special arrangement with the professor.) Prerequisites: NT (IBS)510 or 511

NT621 EXEGESIS OF ROMANS (3)

Witherington
A detailed exegesis of the entire book of Romans, examining the most commented on New Testament book in light of its historical, rhetorical, sociological, theological and ethical contexts. Prerequisite: NT (IBS)510 or 511, NT520; and NT500 or 501/502 or equivalent. (May be taken by students in M.A. programs not requiring Greek by special arrangement with the professor.)

NT630 EXEGESIS OF THE CAPTIVITY EPISTLES (3)

Long, Witherington
A study of selected passages in Ephesians and Colossians, this course deals with the various textual, historical, rhetorical, exegetical, theological, and ethical concerns raised by these letters. The focus in the course will be on familiarizing the student not only with the content of these books, but also with the exegetical and hermeneutical issues that it raised and raises. Prerequisite: NT (IBS)510 or 511; NT520; and NT500 or 501/502 or equivalent. (May be taken by students in M.A. programs not requiring Greek by special arrangement with the professor.)

NT632 EXEGESIS OF PHILIPPIANS (3)

Mulholland, Russell
An exegetical study of the letter to the Philippians which focuses upon the application of basic exegetical principles of the Greek text and understanding the text within the literary, linguistic, historical, and cultural contexts in which it was originally circulated. Prerequisite: NT (IBS)510 or 511; NT520; and NT500 or 501/502 or equivalent. (May be taken by students in M.A. programs not requiring Greek by special arrangement with the professor.)

NT633 EXEGESIS OF COLOSSIANS (3)

Long, Mulholland
An exegetical study of the letter to the Colossians which focuses upon the application of basic exegetical principles of the Greek text and understanding the text within the literary, linguistic, historical, and cultural contexts in which it was originally circulated. Prerequisite: NT (IBS)510 or 511; NT520; and NT500 or 501/502 or equivalent. (May be taken by students in M.A. programs not requiring Greek by special arrangement with the professor.)

NT640 EXEGESIS OF THE GENERAL EPISTLES (3)

Reese
A close reading of the General Epistles with special attention given to literary, sociohistorical, and theological understandings of the epistles. May include readings from any or all of the General Epistles in a given semester. Prerequisite: NT (IBS)510 or 511; NT520; and NT500 or 501/502 or equivalent. (May be taken by students in M.A. programs not requiring Greek by special arrangement with the professor.)

NT641 EXEGESIS OF HEBREWS (3)

Reese
A close reading of Hebrews with special attention given to literary, socio-historical, and theological understandings of the epistle. Prerequisite: NT (IBS)510 or 511; NT520; and NT500 or 501/502 or equivalent. (May be taken by students in M.A. programs not requiring Greek by special arrangement with the professor.)

NT650 TUTORIAL IN THE NEW TESTAMENT (1-3)

Mulholland, Reese, Witherington
For students with specialized interests/needs in selected areas of intermediate New Testament study. Consult syllabus for prerequisites and course requirements. See academic policy. May be repeated.

NT/CS655 FAITH AND WEALTH IN NEW TESTAMENT PERSPECTIVE (2-3)

Staff
How closely the New Testament message is related to the realities of human existence at the turn of the third millennium is evident from a consideration of its contents against its socio-economic backdrop. By means of an exploration of the social, economic, and political environment in which the Christian movement took shape in the first century, students will understand better that issues of wealth are no more significant in this industrial-cum-information-cum-cyber era than in the first-century Roman world. This course examines how Jesus and various New Testament writers worked out the socio-economic implications of the gospel in their settings and how their witness might inform and shape our own. Prerequisites: NT520 and CS601.

NT666 THE BOOK OF REVELATION (3)

Mulholland
An exegetical study of the book of Revelation which focuses upon the background materials of Jewish prophecy and apocalyptic, the structure of the book, its relationship to the other New Testament writings, and an examination of the perceptual framework which forms its imagery. Prerequisite: NT (IBS)510 or 511; NT520; and NT500 or 501/502 or equivalent. (May be taken by students in M.A. programs not requiring Greek by special arrangement with the professor.)

NT670 NON-CANONICAL WRITINGS FOR THE NEW TESTAMENT STUDIES (3)

Dongell
This course will serve as a basic introduction to the wide range of literatures surrounding the New Testament and illuminating its interpretation. Students will read (in English translation) selected portions of those literatures which meaningfully relate to the New Testament, and will be exposed to the historical circumstances of each literature, while becoming familiar with tools available for further research. Prerequisite: NT520

NT699 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN THE NEW TESTAMENT (1-3)

Mulholland, Reese, Witherington
Guided, independent, intermediate research in New Testament studies. See academic policy and procedures. By contract. Credit only. May be repeated.

The core elective requirement for the M.Div. in New Testament exegesis is met by courses that appear in the ranges, NT610-649 and NT710-749. Courses in the range NT710-749 require NT501 and NT502 Comprehensive Greek 1-2.

NT720 EXEGETICAL STUDIES IN ACTS OF THE APOSTLES (3)

Witherington
A study of selected passages in Acts, this course will deal with the various textual, historical, rhetorical, exegetical, theological, and ethical concerns that the only canonical book about early Christian history raises. Literary and genre issues will also be addressed to try to determine the structure of the work and its literary type or kind. The focus in the course will be on familiarizing the student not only with the content of this book, but also with the exegetical and hermeneutical issues that it raised and raises. Prerequisite: NT (IBS)510 or 511; NT520; and NT501/502 or equivalent.

NT722 EXEGETICAL STUDIES IN ROMANS (3)

Witherington
A detailed exegesis of the entire book of Romans, examining the most commented on book in the New Testament in light of its historical, rhetorical, sociological, theological, and ethical contexts. Prerequisites: NT(IBS)510 or 511; NT520; or equivalent.

NT723 EXEGETICAL STUDIES IN 1 CORINTHIANS (3)

Staff
A detailed exegetical and theological study of Pauline thought as expressed in this letter.
Prerequisite: NT (IBS)510 or 511; NT520; and NT501/502 or equivalent.

NT724 EXEGESIS OF THE CORINTHIAN CORRESPONDENCE (3)

Reese
A close reading of the Corinthian Correspondence with special attention given to literary, sociohistorical, and theological understandings of the epistles. May include readings from either one or both of the Corinthian letters during any given semester. Prerequisite: NT (IBS)510 or 511; NT520; and NT501/502 or equivalent.

NT725 EXEGETICAL STUDIES IN GALATIANS (3)

Long, Witherington
A study of selected passages in Galatians, this course will deal with the various textual, historical, rhetorical, exegetical, theological, and ethical concerns raised by this letter. Literary and genre issues will also be addressed to try to determine the structure of the work and its literary type or kind. The focus in the course will be on familiarizing the student not only with the content of this book, but also with the exegetical and hermeneutical issues that it raised and raises. Prerequisite: NT (IBS)510 or 511; NT520; and NT501/502 or equivalent.

NT740 EXEGETICAL STUDIES IN THE GENERAL EPISTLES (3)

Reese
A close reading of the General Epistles (James, 1-2 Peter, 1-3 John, Jude) with special attention given to literary, socio-historical, and theological understandings of the epistles. May include readings from any or all of the General Epistles in a given semester. Prerequisite: NT (IBS)510 or 511; NT520; and NT501/502 or equivalent.

NT750 TUTORIAL IN THE NEW TESTAMENT (1-3)

Mulholland, Reese, Witherington
For students with specialized interests/needs in selected areas of advanced New Testament study. Consult syllabus for prerequisites and course requirements. See academic policy. May be repeated.

NT751 TEXTUAL CRITICISM OF THE NEW TESTAMENT (3)

Mulholland
Elements of Greek paleography and a history of the textual tradition of the Greek New Testament, including sources of corruption and transmission. Primary emphasis is given to the principles and praxis of selected variants. Prerequisite: NT501/502 or equivalent.

NT753 RESEARCH METHODS IN NEW TESTAMENT INTERPRETATION (3)

Staff
An advanced seminar in which participants explore through readings, practice, and critical discussion the range of methods employed in New Testament study today. The entire research process - from "getting into a conversation" and specifying a "thesis" to the presentation of one's research - will be discussed, modeled, and practiced. Prerequisite: NT501/502 or equivalent, and at least one exegetical course.

NT/ST754 JAMES AND 1 PETER: NEW TESTAMENT EXEGESIS AND CONSTRUCTIVE THEOLOGY (3)

Staff
What is the relationship between biblical exegesis, on the one hand, and the disciplines of theology and ethics on the other? This seminar will employ these two New Testament letters, James and 1 Peter, as case studies in the relationships among these theological disciplines. Prerequisites: NT500 or 501, NT520, and either ST501 or CS601.

NT799 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN THE NEW TESTAMENT (1-3)

Mulholland, Reese, Witherington
Guided, independent, advanced research in New Testament studies. See academic policy and procedures. By contract. Credit only. May be repeated.

NT805 The Early Church Fathers and The Formation of the Canon (3)

This course will cover both the primary and secondary sources germane to an understanding of the development of the NT canon and the role played by the early church fathers.

Note: Enrollment in all 800 level biblical studies courses is restricted to Th.M. and Ph.D. degree seeking students.

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