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108 NT 512 Understanding the Epistles and Revelation Using the English New Testament, this course surveys the New Testament epistles and the Apocalypse. Issues of introduction and content receive emphasis as well as a continual focus on the theology of evangelism and on the contemporary relevance of issues these documents raise for contemporary life. Students engage in the inductive study of a selected biblical passage to increase their ability to engage in interpretation of the New Testament for themselves or research and write a paper on a topic that integrates counseling with some portion of the second half of the New Testament. Pre- or corequisite for all programs except MA in Counseling: BI 501 Effective Biblical Interpretation. Offered fall and spring semesters. Three hours. NT 540–560 Analysis of Selected Books Engages students electing one of these courses in a careful study of the English text of one or more New Testament books. Two hours. NT 565 The Parables of Jesus Examines the nature and significance of the parables of our Lord in the context of Jesus' teaching, the evangelists' editing and the church today. Two hours. NT 566 Analysis and Practice of the Sermon on the Mount Consists of an analysis of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in order to understand its message for his original hearers and for Matthew the Evangelist. The course will have a dual focus: (1) critical methodology—giving proper place to exegesis, background, and literary structure and (2) theological content and contemporary application. Two hours. NT 570 Homosexuality: A Biblical/Counseling Perspective Introduces students to the on-going debate regarding homosexuality, with special emphasis on reparative therapy and historical-grammatical exegesis. Prerequisite: BI 501 Effective Biblical Interpretation. Two hours. NT 579 Using the Greek New Testament in Ministry This intensive course introduces the essential elements of Greek grammar and exegesis to students who do not take the full sequence of courses in Greek language and exegesis. A hands- on course, it identifies and demonstrates use of the best tools, including computer-based resources. Designed to meet the MDiv equivalence Greek requirement for admission to the Doctor of Ministry program but will also benefit MA degree students whose programs do not include Greek but who wish to enhance their own Bible study and biblical research. The course helps students avoid common pitfalls and fallacies in the use of the Greek language. Offered alternate summer sessions. Three hours. NT 580–589 Center for Judaic Studies Courses Courses are taught by instructors in the center, which is a part of the University of Denver. Covering a range of topics, the courses may apply to various Denver Seminary programs. However, specific courses may apply to the MA degree (Biblical Studies) with a New Testament emphasis only with the permission of the chair of the New Testament department. In addition, no more than one Judaic Studies course may apply to the MA degree (Biblical Studies/NT).