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Exegetical Theology
100 LEVEL COURSES
Required Courses
EXT 100 HEBREW I
An introduction to biblical Hebrew which includes Hebrew word formation, elementary
grammar, the building of a basic vocabulary and the morphology of the regular verb. Note 4.
EXT 101 HEBREW II
A continuation of Hebrew I, which focuses on the various formations of the irregular verb.
The course also broadens the student’s vocabulary and introduces him to principles of
advanced grammar. Note 4.
EXT 102 ELEMENTARY GREEK
This is a course in basic New Testament Greek. The Master of Arts student will take this course
in the summer or fall in order to fulfill their Biblical Language requirement. Refer to page 53
for the Biblical Language requirement. Six credits. Notes 6, 14.
EXT 113 NEW TESTAMENT ISAGOGICS
Origin, content, form, authenticity, integrity and canonicity of the books of the New
Testament. Reading and analysis of the individual books.
EXT 114 OLD TESTAMENT ISAGOGICS I
General introduction to the questions of the Canon and text of the Old Testament. Nature,
content and authorship of the Pentateuch, with attention to questions of Pentateuchal
Criticism. Nature, content, purpose and authorship of the former prophets.
EXT 115 BIBLICAL HERMENEUTICS AND TEXTUAL CRITICISM
An introduction to the history, principles and techniques of biblical interpretation. Pertinent
sections from both the Old and New Testaments will be studied to demonstrate the biblical
usages and interpretation procedures. One class hour each week is devoted to the study of
the basic principles of textual criticism as these apply in general and to the latest Nestle-
Aland edition in particular. Four credits. Notes 7, 8.
EXT 117 LUKE
Selected portions from each chapter of Luke’s Gospel are assigned for an in-depth exegetical
experience on the basis of the Greek text. Special attention is given to the uniqueness of the
Gospel, particularly those sections peculiar to Luke. For a total perspective, the remaining
portions of the Gospel are read and studied through English translations. Note 9.
EXT 118 JOHN
Selected chapters of John’s Gospel are considered on the basis of the Greek text. Students
are introduced to the easier Greek of John which, however, conveys the deep, moving
thought of the writer. Special attention is given to the extensive discourse sections of the
Gospel that present a compend of the theology of Jesus Christ. Note 9.
Elective Courses EXT E102 HEBREW III
Representative selections of prose and poetry from the Hebrew Bible are examined to help
the student make the transition from his grammar textbook to the actual Hebrew text of the
Old Testament and a careful reading of it.
EXT E103 OLD TESTAMENT HEBREW READINGS
Offered each quarter, this course is designed to keep fresh the Hebrew skills of those who
have completed Hebrew I and II. Through a carefully chosen series of pericopes the student
will also learn inductively additional vocabulary and grammatical principles found in the
Hebrew Bible. One credit. Note 12.
EXT E116 NEW TESTAMENT GREEK READINGS
Offered each quarter, this course is designed to keep fresh the Greek skills of the students
who are not engaged in a New Testament exegetical course during that quarter. New
selections from the New Testament are chosen each quarter. One credit. Note 12.
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