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115 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 (New Testament) program but it may also be taken as an elective. Pre- or corequisite: 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 passages from throughout the New Testament 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 relevance for contemporary life are major objectives. Prerequisite: NT 611 Using Greek in New Testament Exegesis. Offered spring semesters. Three hours. NT 635 Letter to the Romans: Analysis, Hermeneutics, and Theology The student engages in a detailed study of the English text of Romans, composes an inductive Bible study on a selected passage from that epistle, and studies some of the reception history of the letter with a view to integrating biblical studies with systematic or historical theology. The class builds on beginning Greek but without introducing new grammar or vocabulary and without translating more of the Greek New Testament. An alternative to NT 611 Using Greek in New Testament Exegesis for those who do not desire additional Greek beyond first-year grammar, it is designed to enable them to consolidate and apply what they have already learned in Greek and in the hermeneutical portions of the New Testament survey courses. Prerequisite: NT 502 New Testament Greek II (or passing of the Greek advanced standing exam). Offered fall and 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, hermeneutical, and ideological issues of interpreting the New Testament. Pre- or corequisite: GS 500 Thinking Biblically and Theologically; NT 511 Gospels and Acts; and NT 512 Epistles and Revelation. Offered spring semesters, even years (alternates with NT 601). Two hours.