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109 NT 601 New Testament Theology Taking the approach of biblical theology, this course will combine an inductive study of the New Testament with a careful analysis of the distinctive theologies of the various authors. The course is designed for students who have previously taken acceptable courses in New Testament critical introduction and general content. It is required for the MA (Biblical Studies) program with a New Testament emphasis but it may also be taken as an elective. Pre- or corequisite: BI 501 Effective Biblical Interpretation; NT 511 Understanding the Gospels and Acts; and NT 512 Understanding the Epistles and Revelation. Offered spring semesters, odd years (alternates with NT 670). Three hours. NT 611 Using Greek in New Testament Exegesis Aims to develop increased proficiency in Greek grammar by building on the previous sequence in beginning Greek. The student translates selected portions of Romans with an emphasis upon the significance of understanding grammar as the necessary basis for adequate exegesis and for discerning the message of Romans. The various tasks of exegesis receive constant reinforcement. Prerequisite: NT 502 Learning New Testament Greek (or passing of the Greek advanced standing exam), and BI 501 Effective Biblical Interpretation. Offered fall semesters. 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. Prerequisite: NT 611 Using Greek in New Testament Exegesis. Offered spring semesters. Three hours. NT 640–660 Exegesis of Selected Books These courses consist of an advanced 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 665 Principles and Practice of Greek Grammar and Linguistics Introduces students to additional grammatical and linguistic principles, focusing on developing students' ability to apply the principles of syntax in the study of selected passages in the Greek New Testament. 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, and ideological issues of interpreting the New Testament. Includes a component that meets the MA globalization awareness requirement and is a required course for the MA (Biblical Studies with a New Testament emphasis) program. Pre- or corequisite: BI 501 Effective Biblical Interpretation; NT 511 Understanding the Gospels and Acts; and NT 512 Understanding the Epistles and Revelation. Offered spring semesters, even years (alternates with NT 601). Two hours. NT 590, 690 Studies in New Testament These course numbers are reserved for courses of special or one-time interest that do not otherwise appear in the catalog. Two or three hours.