Biblical Studies. Introduction to Biblical Studies

OT501. Interpretation of the Old Testament I

Fall. Credit, three hours. (Faculty)

Introduction to the Pentateuch and Former Prophets, with attention to the history and cultural context of ancient Israel and to the interpretation of Old Testament prose literature.

OT502. Interpretation of the Old Testament II

Spring. Credit, three hours. Prerequisite: OT501. (Faculty)

Introduction to the Latter Prophets and the Writings, with attention to the cultural context of ancient Israel and the interpretation of Old Testament poetic literature.

NT501. Interpretation of the New Testament I

Fall. Credit, three hours. MDiv students must complete the Old Testament Sequence before enrolling in NT501. (Faculty)

An introduction to the contents and concepts of the New Testament writings, with attention to the historical, literary, and theological dimensions of these biblical books.

NT502. Interpretation of the New Testament II

Spring. Credit, three hours. Prerequisite: NT501. (Faculty)

An introduction to the practice and theory of interpreting the New Testament, which emphasizes the development of exegetical skills through the writing of papers, the reading of secondary literature, and engagement with diverse hermeneutical approaches.