New Testament Bible Studies (NBST)
NBST 800 New Testament Backgrounds 3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of the peoples, movements, and cultures surrounding the world of the New Testament. Special emphasis is placed on the impact of background material on the exposition of key segments of the New Testament. Resources from Greco-Roman and Second Temple Jewish archaeological and literary discoveries are examined with attention given to their influence on informing the interpretation of the New Testament. Historiography within the first century world is explored with an emphasis on its impact upon the Gospels and Acts.
Offered: Online
NBST 815 Gospels 3 Credit Hour(s)
Online Prerequisite: NBST 800
A study of select portions of the Gospels, including a treatment of introductory issues, aspects of historiography in the first century, hermeneutical principles regarding narrative literature and the diverse literary features within the Gospels, and a functional analysis of key interpretive issues in the study of the Gospels. The course engages with current evangelical scholarship on critical issues that relate to the study of the four gospels. Special emphasis is placed on biblical theological motifs within the Gospels, and expositional strategies to integrate standard exegesis with biblical theological awareness.
Offered: Online
NBST 830 Acts/Pauline Epistles 3 Credit Hour(s)
Online Prerequisite: NBST 800
A study of select portions of the Acts and the Pauline Epistles. The course provides a treatment of introductory issues, aspects of background that connect the narrative of Acts to the Pauline Epistles, hermeneutical principles regarding narrative literature and epistolary literature, and a functional analysis of key interpretive issues in the study of Acts and the Pauline Epistles. The course engages with current evangelical scholarship on critical issues that relate to the study of Acts and the Pauline Epistles. Special emphasis is placed on biblical theological motifs within these books, and expositional strategies to integrate standard exegesis with biblical theological awareness.
Offered: Online
NBST 845 General Epistles/Revelation 3 Credit Hour(s)
Online Prerequisite: NBST 800
A study of select portions of the General Epistles and the book of Revelation. The course provides a treatment of introductory issues, hermeneutical principles regarding epistolary and apocalyptic literature, and a functional analysis of key interpretive issues in the study of the General Epistles and Revelation. The course engages with current evangelical scholarship on critical issues that relate to the study of the General Epistles and Revelation, with attention given to the impact of theological systems on the interpretation of Revelation. Special emphasis is placed on biblical theological motifs within these books, and expositional strategies to integrate standard exegesis with biblical theological awareness.
Offered: Online
NBST 900 Reading Seminar in Early Judaism and the Greco-Roman World 3 Credit Hour(s)
A seminar on Second Temple Judaism and the Greco-Roman world. The seminar explores significant religious, philosophical, historical, and political developments related to the Second Temple period. Areas of investigation may include the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Old Testament Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha, the writings of Josephus, and other Jewish and Greco-Roman literature.
Offered: Resident
NBST 910 Uses of the Old Testament in the New Testament 3 Credit Hour(s)
An intensive study of the historical, exegetical, and theological issues related to the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament, with special attention to the question of how the hermeneutics of the New Testament writers should impact Christian interpretation of Scripture.
Offered: Resident
NBST 935 Theology of Paul 3 Credit Hour(s)
A seminar examining the theological themes expressed in the epistles of the Apostle Paul.
Offered: Resident
NBST 950 Special Topics in the New Testament 3 Credit Hour(s)
An intensive study in a specific topic related to the New Testament. The emphasis in this study will be on directed reading and research in an area determined by the supervising instructor. This course allows a variation in approach and content and may be used to supplement areas already covered.
Offered: Resident
NBST 968 Current Biblical and Theological Issues 3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of biblical and theological issues of contemporary significance. Attention will be given to the present-day representatives along with their literature and influence upon current Christianity.
Offered: Resident
NBST 993 Readings in New Testament and Comprehensive Examination 3 Credit Hour(s)
Analysis of the major primary sources and scholarly research on the New Testament leading toward a comprehensive examination.
Offered: Resident
NBST 995 Directed Research in New Testament Biblical Studies 3 Credit Hour(s)
Designed for the advanced student in good standing who has demonstrated an ability to work independently. The student will work with the instructor in developing a proposal for guided research in a specified area of the New Testament.
Offered: Resident
NBST 997 Seminar in New Testament 3 Credit Hour(s)
An intensive study in a specific subject of the New Testament. This course allows variation in the approach and content of the regular curriculum and often will be used by visiting professors.
Offered: Resident