A 54-HOUR THESIS PROGRAM

Adviser: Dr. John T. Willis 

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

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Degree Requirements (54 hours)

Students who have extensive preparation at the undergraduate level may apply the following upper division courses (maximum 18 hours) toward the 54-hour degree:  3 hours upper-division Old Testaement text, 3 hours upper-division New Testament text, 6 hours of Greek, 6 hours of Hebrew.

Core Courses 33 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
BHEB 681 Intermediate Hebrew Readings
BHEB 682 Intermediate Hebrew Readings
BIBL 611 Old Testament Theology
BIBL 627 Biblical Exegesis

9 hours of Old Testament text (over sections not covered during the student's upper-division undergraduate degree)

6 hours of New Testament text

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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