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117 NT 891 Individualized Study in New Testament These course numbers are reserved for courses that are designed to free the student for independent investigation in New Testament under the guidance of a professor. One to three hours. NT 995 Specialized Project in New Testament Students should register for NT 995 when they are ready to complete the specialized project in a particular semester. Note that there are no course extensions for specialized projects. Three hours. NT 996 New Testament Thesis Proposal Students submit a thesis proposal by the due date of the term of registration and receive a grade of satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Once students register for thesis proposal, they must remain enrolled in NT 998 in subsequent semesters until the term of registration for NT 999. One hour. NT 998 New Testament Thesis Continuation Students who are not ready to enroll in NT 999 should register for NT 998 each semester until they are ready to enroll in NT 999. Course is graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Two consecutive semesters of receiving an unsatisfactory grade and/or two consecutive semesters of not paying the continuation fee will result in withdrawal from the program. $280 fee per semester. Prerequisite: NT 996 New Testament Thesis Proposal. No credit. NT 999 Thesis in New Testament Students should register for NT 999 when they are ready to complete the thesis process in a particular semester. Note that there are no course extensions for theses. Prerequisite: NT 996 New Testament Thesis Proposal. Three hours. OLD TESTAMENT The Old Testament department introduces students to the languages, literature, ethics, and archaeology of the text and its ancient context. Students also encounter Old Testament studies from around the globe that introduce new ways of appreciating its message and power. Each of these areas contributes to an essential foundation for identifying the person and work of Jesus Christ and for understanding the mission of the people of God today. Academic rigor and serious reflection prepare advanced students for further research in the linguistic, literary, historical, theological, and moral concerns of this sacred text. OT 501 Hebrew I An introduction to the Hebrew language. Students will understand the basic structure of the language of the Old Testament and will learn about the noun, the regular verb and the vocabulary essential to begin reading the Hebrew Bible. Students will become acquainted with the most important tools for its exegesis. Offered fall, spring, and summer. Three hours. OT 502 Hebrew II Develops an understanding of the classic Hebrew of the Old Testament. This course covers the irregular verb and introduces skills in reading and interpreting the Hebrew Bible with a full examination of the variant readings in the texts and versions. Students will practice translating a variety of types of literature including narrative, law, and prophecy. Prerequisite: OT 501 Hebrew I. Recommended prerequisite: NT 502 New Testament Greek I. Offered fall, spring, and summer. Three hours.

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