This course examines the principles, including a traditional understanding of the nature and scope of the Bible, and methodologies of hermeneutics, focusing specifically on the interpretation of Old and New Testament literature. Emphasizing the importance of reading genre, historical and cultural context, and recognizing the diversity within the texts, students will explore various interpretative approaches to engage with the richness and complexity of biblical texts with depth and nuance.

Offered: Resident

This course provides an introduction to Hebrew and Greek alphabets and pronunciation, word formation, and basic grammar and syntax. Emphasis is placed on developing skills in the use of lexicons as well as the use of software tools for textual analysis and teaching/preaching preparation.

Offered: Resident

Online Prerequisite: (NBST 516 or NBST 517) and (OBST 516 or OBST 517) and SEMI 505 and SEMI 510

This course is designed to give students the necessary knowledge, values, and skills for the methodical approach to the observation, interpretation, and application of the Bible.

Offered: Online

Online Prerequisite: BIBL 612 and NBST 516 and NBST 517 and NGRK 520 and NGRK 525 and NGRK 620 and OBST 516 and OBST 517 and OBST 680 and OTCL 520 and OTCL 525 and OTCL 640 and SEMI 505 and SEMI 510

This capstone course serves as the culmination of a student’s studies in the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies program. The course places significant focus on a substantial capstone project, which consolidates the fundamental principles, concepts, and themes acquired throughout the program.

Registration Restrictions: The course must be taken in the student’s final semester.

Offered: Online