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OLD TESTAMENT The Old Testament department introduces students to the languages, literature, ethics, and archaeology of the text and its ancient context. Students also encounter Old Testament studies from around the globe that introduce new ways of appreciating its message and power. Each of these areas contributes to an essential foundation for identifying the person and work of Jesus Christ and for understanding the mission of the people of God today. Academic rigor and serious reflection prepare advanced students for further research in the linguistic, literary, historical, theological, and moral concerns of this sacred text. BI 501 Effective Biblical Interpretation Foundational for all biblical studies, this course introduces the students to the proper principles and methods for correctly interpreting scripture. It traces the history of interpreting the Bible since its writing, the need for appropriate presuppositions, the nature of preunderstanding, the goals for interpretation, essential methods for performing the task, and an introduction to the various genres of both testaments as the requisite basis for doing biblical interpretation today. Offered fall and spring. Two hours. OT 501 Learning Hebrew and Its Tools An introduction to the Hebrew language. Students will understand the basic structure of the language of the Old Testament and will learn about the noun, the regular verb and the vocabulary essential to begin reading the Hebrew Bible. Students will become acquainted with the most important tools for its exegesis. Offered fall and spring semesters and summers. Three hours. OT 502 Learning Hebrew and Its Grammar Develops an understanding of the classic Hebrew of the Old Testament. This course covers the irregular verb and introduces skills in reading and interpreting the Hebrew Bible with a full examination of the variant readings in the texts and versions. Students will practice translating a variety of types of literature including narrative, law, and prophecy. Prerequisite: OT 501 Learning Hebrew and Its Tools. Recommended prerequisite: NT 502 Learning New Testament Greek. Offered fall and spring semesters and summers. Three hours. OT 505 Basic Hebrew Bible Interpretation A practical introduction to the study of the Old Testament using the foundational knowledge of Hebrew grammar and the basic vocabulary learned in OT 501. This course develops the skills for interpreting specific biblical texts and to expose the student to modern language study tools. Designed for those not enrolling in OT 502 Learning Hebrew and Its Grammar. Prerequisite: OT 501 Learning Hebrew and Its Tools. Offered fall and spring semesters and summers. Two hours. OT 511 Understanding Early Israel and Its Wisdom Literature 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, and consider their place in the ancient world; and sit with the sages of the Bible. Offered fall and spring semesters. Three hours. 110