2020-2021 Graduate Academic Catalog

2020–21 Graduate Academic Catalog Page 77 Graduate-Level Course Descriptions BTHT-6600 – BTPA-6250 BTHT-6600 Church History 3 hours An introduction to the history of Christianity covering the major people, movements, institutions, and events of the Church from its founding by Jesus Christ to the present. This course examines the unique ways Christianity has shaped and been shaped by its environment, the rich diversity of its expressions through the ages, and the significant purpose it fulfills in society and the world. BTHT-6740 Biblical Theology of Womanhood 3 hours A survey of key biblical components that delineates what it means to be female in Christ. The course includes a comprehensive study of major biblical passages concerning women, a survey of women in the Bible, and discussions of the application of these texts within the current cultural milieu. (dual- listed with BTHT-3740 Biblical Theology of Womanhood) BTHT-7900 Topics in Theological Studies 1-3 hours Investigation of special topics in theological studies, which have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. Bible and Theology — New Testament (BTNT) BTNT-6110 3 hours New Testament 1-Synoptic Gospels Study of the canonical texts of the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. 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 with BTNT-3110 New Testament 1-Synoptic Gospels) 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 with 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 with 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. (dual- listed with 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 with 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. Prerequisites: 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 with 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 with 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 with 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 with 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. (dual-listed with BTOT-4990 Selected Studies in the Old Testament) Crosslisted with BTOT-6160 Psalms 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. (Dual-listed with BTOT-4990 Selected Studies in the Old Testament). Crosslisted with BTOT-6150 Exposition of Old Testament Book:Psalms. 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 with BTPA-3250 Philosophy of Religion)