2026–27 Graduate Academic Catalog Page 119 Graduate-Level Course Descriptions BTNT-6120 – BUS-5000 BTNT-6120 3 hours New Testament 2: Acts and New Testament Epistles Study of the canonical texts of Acts, Hebrews, James, 1 & 2 Peter, and Jude. Attention is also given to the historical, theological, and literary structural considerations for the books. Drawing on the texts, contemporary implications will also be addressed. (dual-listed as BTNT-3120 New Testament 2: Acts and New Testament Epistles) BTNT-6130 3 hours New Testament 3: Pauline Literature Study of the canonical texts of Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. Attention is also given to the historical, theological, and literary structural considerations for the books. Drawing on the texts, contemporary implications will also be addressed. (dual-listed as BTNT-3130 New Testament 3: Pauline Literature) BTNT-6140 3 hours New Testament 4: Johannine Literature Study of the canonical texts of the Gospel of John, 1–3 John, and Revelation. Attention is also given to the historical, theological, and literary structural considerations for the books. Drawing on the texts, contemporary implications will also be addressed. (duallisted as BTNT-3140 New Testament 4: Johannine Literature) BTNT-6150 Exposition of New Testament Book 3 hours This course examines the historical, literary, and theological features of a New Testament book focusing not only on the content, but also on methodological approaches in interpreting the literature. (dual-listed as BTNT-4990 Selected Studies in the New Testament) BTNT-7150 Greek Exegesis of a New Testament Book 3 hours This course features original language-based reading and exegesis of a selected book from the Greek New Testament with attention to development of the skills of textual criticism, grammar/ syntax, semantics, compositional analysis, and intertextuality in Greek. Prerequisite: BTBL-6510 Intermediate Greek or permission of the instructor. Bible and Theology — Old Testament (BTOT) BTOT-6110 Old Testament 1: Pentateuch 3 hours Study of the canonical texts of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Attention is also given to the historical, theological, and literary structural considerations for the books. Drawing on the texts, contemporary implications will also be addressed. (dual-listed as BTOT-3110 Old Testament 1-Pentateuch) BTOT-6120 Old Testament 2: Former Prophets 3 hours Study of the canonical texts of Joshua, Judges, 1 and 2 Samuel, and 1 and 2 Kings. Attention is also given to the historical, theological, and literary structural considerations for the books. Drawing on the texts, contemporary implications will also be addressed. (dual-listed as BTOT-3210 Old Testament 2-Former Prophets) BTOT-6130 Old Testament 3: Latter Prophets 3 hours Study of the canonical texts of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. Attention is also given to the historical, theological, and literary structural considerations for the books. Drawing on the texts, contemporary implications will also be addressed. (dual-listed as BTOT-3310 Old Testament 3-Latter Prophets) BTOT-6140 Old Testament 4: Writings 3 hours Study of the canonical texts of Psalms, Job, Proverbs, Ruth, Song of Solomon, Ecclesiastes, Lamentations, Esther, Daniel, Ezra, Nehemiah, and 1 and 2 Chronicles. Attention is also given to the historical, theological, and literary structural considerations for the books. Drawing on the texts, contemporary implications will also be addressed. (dual-listed as BTOT-3410 Old Testament 4-Writings) BTOT-6150 Exposition of Old Testament Book 3 hours This course examines the historical, literary, and theological features of an Old Testament book focusing not only on this content, but also on methodological approaches in interpreting the literature. Crosslisted with BTOT-6160 Psalms. (dual-listed as BTOT-4990 Selected Studies in the Old Testament) BTOT-6160 Psalms 3 hours Study of the book of Psalms. Attention is given to the historical, theological, and literary structural considerations for the book. Drawing on texts, contemporary implications will also be addressed. Crosslisted with BTOT-6150 Exposition of Old Testament Book: Psalms. (dual-listed as BTOT-4990 Selected Studies in the Old Testament) BTOT-7150 3 hours Hebrew Exegesis of an Old Testament Book This course features original language-based reading and exegesis of a selected book (or portion of a book) from the Hebrew Bible with attention to development of the skills of textual criticism, grammar/syntax, semantics, compositional analysis, and intertextuality in Hebrew. Prerequisites: BTBL-6610 Elementary Hebrew I; BTBL-6620 Elementary Hebrew II; or permission of instructor. Bible and Theology — Philosophy and Apologetics (BTPA) BTPA-6250 Philosophy of Religion 3 hours Analysis of the major philosophical problems relating to religion, as these have arisen in the modern intellectual environment. (dual-listed as BTPA-3250 Philosophy of Religion) BTPA-6450 Christian Apologetics 3 hours The need for disciples of Jesus to be courageous and clear about what they believe is being felt throughout the evangelical world. How will Christians engage a world that increasingly sees truth as a personal construct instead of an objective reality provided by a Creator? This course will equip students to discern faulty assertions made about the Christian faith, exposure to different streams of apologetics, and tools for active Gospel engagement with competing belief systems. (dual-listed as BTPA3450 Christian Evidences and Apologetics) Business Administration (BUS) BUS-5000 Foundations of Business I 0 hours Foundations of Business I provides a comprehensive review and reinforcement of core business disciplines essential for success in the MBA program. Through structured online modules and standardized assessments, students begin strengthening their understanding of marketing, management, accounting, finance, and related foundational areas. The course establishes an initial academic baseline and verifies competency in foundational business knowledge. (Credit/No Credit)
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