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98 taken acceptable courses in New Testament introduction and general content. It is required for the MA (New Testament) program but it may also be taken as an elective. Pre- or corequisite: GS 500 Thinking Biblically and Theologically; NT 511 Gospels and Acts; and NT 512 Epistles and Revelation. Three hours. NT 611 Using Greek in New Testament Exegesis Aims to develop increased proficiency in Greek grammar by building on the skills introduced in first-year Greek. The student translates selected passages from throughout the New Testament with an emphasis upon the significance of understanding grammar as the necessary basis for adequate exegesis. The various tasks of exegesis receive regular reinforcement through discussion and an exegetical paper. Prerequisite: NT 502 New Testament Greek II (or passing of the Greek advanced standing exam). Three hours. NT 612 Greek Exegesis of James Concentrates on the practice of all the exegetical methods acquired in prior courses through a thorough exegesis of the book of James. An understanding of the message of James and its relevance for contemporary life are major objectives. It is required for the MA (New Testament) program but it may also be taken as an elective. Prerequisite: NT 611 Using Greek in New Testament Exegesis. Three hours. NT 635 Letter to the Romans: Analysis, Hermeneutics, and Theology The student engages in a detailed study of the English text of Romans, composes an inductive Bible study on a selected passage from that epistle, and studies some of the reception history of the letter with a view to integrating biblical studies with systematic or historical theology. The class builds on beginning Greek but without introducing new grammar or vocabulary and without translating more of the Greek New Testament. An alternative to NT 611 Using Greek in New Testament Exegesis for those who do not desire additional Greek beyond first-year grammar, it is designed to enable them to consolidate and apply what they have already learned in Greek and in the hermeneutical portions of the New Testament survey courses. Prerequisite: NT 502 New Testament Greek II (or passing of the Greek advanced standing exam). Three hours. NT 640–660 Exegesis of Selected Books These courses consist of advanced, careful study of one or more New Testament books using the Greek text. Varying approaches may be employed depending on the interest of the class. Prerequisite: NT 611 Using Greek in New Testament Exegesis. Two hours. NT 670 Modern Methods of New Testament Study Exposes the student to the variety of methods that modern scholars and critics employ to investigate historical, literary, linguistic, hermeneutical, and ideological issues of interpreting the New Testament. Pre- or corequisite: GS 500 Thinking Biblically and Theologically; NT 511 Gospels and Acts; and NT 512 Epistles and Revelation. Two hours. NT 796 New Testament Thesis Proposal Students submit a thesis proposal by the due date of the term of registration and receive a grade of satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Once students register for thesis proposal, they must remain enrolled in NT 798 in subsequent semesters until the term of registration for NT 799. Prerequisite: instructor permission. One hour. NT 798 New Testament Thesis Continuation Students who are not ready to enroll in NT 799 should register for NT 798 each semester until they are ready to enroll in NT 799. Course is graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Two consecutive semesters of receiving an unsatisfactory grade and/or two consecutive semesters of not paying the continuation fee will