Master of Divinity Program
Biblical and Language Courses
Develop in-depth biblical and language understanding that equips you to interpret Scripture faithfully through study of Greek, Hebrew, and biblical theology. Courses include:
BBL-501: Biblical Hermeneutics
Understand the process of determining the original meaning and contemporary significance of biblical texts.
CTS-502: Program Introduction
Develop essential skills for rigorous graduate theological study as you engage in research, academic reading, writing, and citation practices.
BBL-510: Greek I
Study the elements of Koine Greek.
BBL-511: Greek II
Continue Greek I with exercises in reading the Greek New Testament, introduction to NT Textual Criticism, and the use of basic lexical and syntactical tools.
BBL-514: Old Testament Foundations
Learn the historical and cultural contexts of the events and authors of the Old Testament, and examine the literary features and theological emphases of each book.
BBL-515: New Testament Foundations
Understand the historical and cultural contexts of the events and authors of the New Testament, and examine the literary features and theological emphases of each book.
BBL-516: Hebrew I
Learn the basic grammar and vocabulary of biblical Hebrew.
BBL-517: Hebrew II
Continue Hebrew I with emphasis on grammar, syntax, and expansion of vocabulary by means of translating simple texts.
BBL-640: Hebrew Exegesis I
Examine the methods of Hebrew exegesis, including textual criticism, syntactical and discourse analysis, and lexical studies, with further development of skills in translating and understanding Hebrew narrative.
BBL-641: Hebrew Exegesis II
Explore the content and biblical theology of Genesis through Deuteronomy, including exegesis of selected texts from various literary genres. Examine composition, ancient history and culture, New Testament correlation, contemporary challenges to religion and ethics in the Old Testament, including the relevance and communication of the canonical message of these texts to contemporary culture.
BBL-672: Greek Exegesis I
Learn the theory of translation and practice of exegesis. Selections in the Pauline epistles are used to apply grammatical and hermeneutical principles of Greek exegesis.
BBL-677: Greek Exegesis II
Understand the rudiments of historical, source, form, redaction, and literary critical methods. Develop skills in the exegesis of Gospel texts with a view to biblical theology and the ministry of the word.
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