Online Prerequisite: BIBL 700 and BIBL 715 and (NGRK 505 and NGRK 511 or NGRK 620 and NGRK 643 or NGRK 644 or NGRK 645 or NGRK 646) and (OTCL 505 and OTCL 511 or OTCL 640 and OTCL 643)

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

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

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

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

A seminar on the development of Jewish doctrine during the period between the Old and New Testaments. This seminar will focus on theological, philosophical, and political developments that set the stage for the coming of Christ in the first century. Areas of investigation could include the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Old Testament Apocrypha, or the writings commonly called Old Testament Pseudepigrapha.

Offered: Resident

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

A seminar examining the theological themes expressed in the epistles of the Apostle Paul.

Offered: Resident

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

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

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

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