Courses By Department

Old Testament Courses

1101F - Old Testament Hebrew

A study of the Hebrew language in order to master the basic principles of its grammar (orthography, morphology and syntax). Selected passages of the Old Testament are read. Fall Semester. This course is the prerequisite for 1101W.

1101W - Old Testament Hebrew

A study of the Hebrew language in order to master the basic principles of its grammar (orthography, morphology and syntax). Selected passages of the Old Testament are read. Winter Semester. Prerequisite 1101F.

1104 - Textual Criticism of the Bible

This course teaches students how to make use of the text-critical apparatus of the Hebrew Old Testament and the Greek New Testament and equips them to make judgments on the best readings. The student learns about the way the texts of the Bible were written, transmitted, and subsequently became available to us. The course also teaches the students about translation methodology, and thus equips them to assess both today’s versions of the Bible as well as translations of specific texts. Attention is paid to the history of Bible translation and translation philosophies. Fall Semester.

2101 - Old Testament Hebrew

Narrative passages are read with due attention given to the Hebrew grammar. Prerequisite: 1101 Old Testament Hebrew. Fall and Winter Semester.

2102 - Old Testament Background

This course studies the events of the Old Testament in their larger Ancient Near Eastern context. Attention is given to the geography, archaeology, history, and social and religious institutions of Israel in the context of the surrounding nations. Winter Semester.

2103 - Old Testament Exegesis

Selected passages from the Pentateuch are studied, mainly in seminar format with a special emphasis on the text, translation and message. Occasionally an excursus on a subject related to the text is given. Fall Semester.

3101 - Old Testament Hebrew

Selected passages from the Prophets are read, with due attention given to the Hebrew grammar. Prerequisite: 1101 Old Testament Hebrew. Fall and Winter Semester.

3102 - Old Testament Canonics

A study of the origin and specific character of the books of the Old Testament. The authorship, date, contents, structure as well as the special place or purpose of each book is discussed. Attention is also given to the history of the study of Canonics as well as current trends in this field. Winter Semester.

3103 - Old Testament Exegesis

This course studies selected passages from one of the Prophets or Writings, mainly in seminar format, with a special emphasis on the text, its translation and message. Occasionally an excursus on a subject related to the text is given. Fall Semester.

3111 - Old Testament Aramaic

An introductory study of the grammar of Biblical Aramaic. Aramaic portions of the Old Testament are studied. A good knowledge of Hebrew is assumed in this course, which will be offered only if feasible. Prerequisite: 1101 Old Testament Hebrew and the permission of the professor. Fall Semester.

4101 - Old Testament Hebrew

Selected poetic passages are read with due attention given to the Hebrew grammar. Prerequisite: 1101 Old Testament Hebrew. Fall Semester.

4103 - History of Revelation in the Old Testament

A study of the history of Gods revelation in the Old Testament from creation to the end of prophecy. Included in this course is an orientation in and critical discussion of past and current Old Testament theologies. Fall Semester.