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113 NT 566 Analysis and Practice of the Sermon on the Mount Consists of 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 Same-Sex Attraction: A Biblical and Pastoral Care Perspective Introduces students to pastoral care, counseling, social justice concerns and historical-grammatical exegesis of OT and NT texts relevant to the study of same-sex attraction. Prerequisite: GS 500 Thinking Biblically and Theologically. Two hours. 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) and MDiv and ThM with concentrations in New Testament programs 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. 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.