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110 OT 501 Hebrew I An introduction to the Hebrew language. Students will understand the basic structure of the language of the Old Testament and will learn about nouns, adjectives, the regular strong and weak verbs in the Qal stem, basic syntax and the vocabulary essential to begin reading the Hebrew Bible. Students will become acquainted with the most important tools for its exegesis. Offered fall, spring, and summer. Three hours. OT 502 Hebrew II Develop a deeper understanding of the classical Hebrew of the Old Testament. This course covers the strong and weak verbs in all derived stems and introduces skills in reading and interpreting the Hebrew Bible with a full examination of the variant readings from ancient manuscripts. Students will practice translating excerpts from narrative, law, and prophecy. Prerequisite: OT 501 Hebrew I. Offered fall, spring, and summer. Three hours. OT 509 Old Testament Survey for Counseling Students Surveys the content and message of the Old Testament as well as representative issues of historical background, criticism, and key texts. Journey with Israel through the wilderness and experience its conquest and settlement in the land; listen to the poetry and song of Israel's psalms and consider their place in the ancient world. Sit with the sages and prophets of the Bible. Offered fall and spring semesters. Two credit hours. OT 511 Israel's Early History and Poetry Surveys the content, historical background, critical issues, and key texts found in Genesis through Ruth and the poetic and wisdom literature. Journey with Israel through the wilderness, and experience its conquest and settlement in the land; listen to the poetry and song of Israel's psalms, consider their place in the ancient world; and sit with the sages of the Bible. Offered fall and spring semesters. Three hours. OT 512 Kingdom of Israel and Prophets Explores how God involved himself in the life and politics of ancient Israel. This course surveys the history of Israel from the rise of the monarchy to the return from exile and the prophets during this time period. Includes 1 Samuel to Esther and Isaiah to Malachi. Offered fall and spring semesters. Three hours. OT 540-555 Studies in Selected Books Studies a book of the Old Testament in depth for exegetical and theological insights that speak to today's world. These courses are based on the English Bible. Two hours. OT 580–589 Center for Judaic Studies These courses of study are available to Denver Seminary students through the University of Denver's Center for Judaic Studies. Courses may not apply to the required electives for the MA Old Testament) program. Two hours. OT 590, 690 Studies in Old Testament These course numbers are reserved for courses of special or one-time interest that do not otherwise appear in the catalog. One, two or three hours. OT 591, 691 Individualized Study in Old Testament These course numbers are reserved for courses that are designed to free the student for independent investigation in Old Testament under the guidance of a professor. One to three hours.