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110 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 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: GS 500 Thinking Biblically and Theologically. Two 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 (New Testament) 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 (New Testament) program. NT 601 New Testament Theology Taking the approach of biblical theology, this course combines an inductive study of the New Testament with a careful analysis of the distinctive theologies of the various authors. It is designed for students who have previously taken acceptable courses in New Testament critical introduction and general content. It is required for the MA (New Testament) program but it may also be taken as an elective. Pre- or corequisites: GS 500 Thinking Biblically and Theologically; NT 511 Gospels and Acts; and NT 512 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 skills introduced in first-year Greek. The student translates selected portions of Romans 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). 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