A 54-HOUR THESIS PROGRAM

Adviser: 

The purpose of this degree is to provide an advanced academic foundation in New Testament studies. Students will be expected to gain proficiency in appropriate exegetical tools and languages as well as a broad understanding of textual and theological issues. Specifically, students should be able to exegete and interpret a variety of New Testament texts and understand them within their larger theological contexts.

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Degree Requirements (54 hours)

A reading knowledge of German is strongly recommended. Students who have extensive preparation at the undergraduate level may apply the following upper division courses (maximum of 18 hours) toward the 54 hour degree:  3 hours church history, 3 hours philosophy or theology, 6 hours of Greek, and 6 hours of Hebrew.

Courses

Core courses (30 hours)

BIBD 672 Introduction to Graduate Studies
BIBL 610 Advanced Introduction to the Old Testament
BIBL 620 Advanced Introduction to the New Testament
BGRK 611, 612 Elementary New Testament Greek
BHEB 671, 672 Introduction to Hebrew
BIBH 651 History of Christianity I
BIBD 660 Introduction to Systematic Theology I
BIBL 627 Biblical Exegesis

Specialized Courses (18 Hours)

BGRK 621 Intermediate Greek
BIBH 662 Backgrounds of the New Testament and Early Christianity
BGRK 623 Seminar in the Gospels
BGRK 624 Seminar in Acts
BGRK 625 Seminar in the Epistles
BGRK 628 Seminar in New Testament Textual Criticism

Thesis (6 hours)

English Bible Exam

All students are required to take an exam over the English Bible. A passing grade of 75 (out of 100) is required. All students must pass the exam at least two weeks prior to his or her oral exams. The exam will involve knowing a basic outline of each book of the Bible as well as basic themes, interpretative issues, and selected texts of each book.

Oral Examination

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