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128 satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Two consecutive semesters of receiving an unsatisfactory grade and/or two consecutive semesters of not paying the continuation fee will result in withdrawal from the program. Prerequisite: NT 996 New Testament Thesis Proposal. No credit. NT 999 Thesis in New Testament This course is for students in the Master of Theology program. Students should register for NT 999 when they are ready to complete the thesis process in a particular semester. Note that there are no course extensions for theses. Prerequisite: NT 996 New Testament Thesis Proposal. Four hours. 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. OT 501 Learning Hebrew and Its Tools (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. Three hours. OT 502 Learning Hebrew and Its Grammar (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 Learning Hebrew and Its Tools (Hebrew I). 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. Two 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. 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. Three hours.