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114 OT 648 Book of Genesis Students engage in a detailed study of the English text of Genesis, compose a teaching outline and paper on a selected passage from the book, and study the interpretation of the book. The class builds on beginning Hebrew but without introducing new grammar or vocabulary and without translating more of the Hebrew Bible. It is designed as an alternative to OT 701 Introduction to Hebrew Exegesis for those who do not desire additional Hebrew beyond first- year grammar. Prerequisites: OT 502 Hebrew II; OT 511 Israel's Early History and Poetry. Offered spring semesters. Three hours. OT 651 Reading the Old Testament from the Majority World New insights into the Old Testament are emerging from unexpected places. This course begins with an introductory survey of Old Testament studies from Latin America, Africa, and Asia. After examining contributions from different parts of the globe, these perspectives will be compared to recent approaches to the biblical text in North America offered by women, African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans. Offered spring semesters, even years. Two hours. OT 661 Old Testament Theology and Religion Course includes three components: (1) Discover significant issues and achievements of recent scholarly endeavor in Old Testament study; (2) consider the history of the discipline and read the most influential theologies of the Old Testament—how have modern believers understood their faith in the Old Testament and its relationship to the New Testament?; and (3) examine the actual beliefs and practices of ancient Israel using archaeological and textual evidence—how did the ancient people of God live out their faith in the contexts of other religions and cultures? Offered spring semesters, even years. Three hours. OT 662 The Old Testament World How did the land of Israel affect the lives and faith of the people? What role did the history of the Old Testament play in God's relationship with his people? This course makes use of the archaeological, historical, and biblical sources to understand the biblical world and explores some of the major issues of interpretation. Students will learn about the most recent discoveries in archaeology and history that affect our understanding of the Bible. Two hours. OT 701 Hebrew Exegesis of Old Testament Texts Focuses on the study and interpretation of selected texts or a book in the Hebrew Bible. This course develops skills in the use of exegetical tools and applies them to an in-depth analysis of the Hebrew text. This is an essential course for all who wish to preach and teach from the Old Testament. Prerequisite: OT 502 Hebrew II. Offered fall semesters. Three hours. OT 741 Septuagint Focus on the reading and interpretation of significant Old Testament texts in the Hebrew and Greek translations, and the corresponding New Testament citations. Develop skills in the analysis of the original languages. Prepare for the independent study of the texts and versions of the Old Testament, for the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament, and for the reading of Greek New Testament texts in light of their citation of the Old Testament. Prerequisites: OT 502 Hebrew II; NT 502 New Testament Greek II. May also credit as a New Testament elective. Two hours.