COURSE DESCRIPTIONS - NEW TESTAMENT STUDIES

NT 510 Exegesis of the Gospels

Extensive translation in the Gospels. Exegesis of selected portions with emphasis on major synoptic discourses of Christ.

NT 520 Exegesis of the Epistles

A detailed study and exegesis of the Greek Text of the selected portions of the epistles with emphasis upon the problems of grammar and interpretation.

NT 530 New Testament Theology

This course seeks to introduce the student to the developments and contexts of the emergence of the theological themes of the New Testament. Emphasis will be placed on the continuity and discontinuity between New Testament Theology and Old Testament Theology, and the peculiar nature of New Testament theological themes as expression of the Christian Experience. The following themes will be explored: Sin, Jesus as Messiah, Fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies, the People of God (the Church), the Kingdom of God, and Future Hope. Special attention is paid to the main themes of Paul’s doctrine from the biblical theological perspective.

NT 540 The World of the New Testament

New Testament historical backgrounds and archaeology, including a study of the religious developments, literature, geography and cultural setting of Judaism and the Hellenistic world at the time of Christ and the early church.

NT 550 Textual Criticism of the New Testament

The origin and history of textual Criticism. Study of the relative value of manuscripts and the examination of textual theories.

NT 560 Greco-Roman Religions & NT

An analysis of the Greco-Roman religions, the ‘mystery religions’, magic, astrology, and the beginning forms of Gnosticism for their relevance in better understanding the New Testament.