Biblical Interpretation Courses*
500-Level Graduate Courses
BING 540 • New Testament Backgrounds (1-3 units)
A study of the world of Jesus and the early church through the Greek, Roman and Jewish Backgrounds of the New Testament, including extensive readings in the apocrypha, pseudepigrapha, Dead Sea Scrolls, and other significant literature.
BING 561• Old Testament Archeology (1-3 units)
An examination of archeological methodology and evidence concerned with the recovery and interpretation of the physical remains of the biblical period as a vital supplement to the interpretation of the biblical text.
BING 562 • New Testament Archeology (1-3 units)
An examination of archeological methodology and evidence pertaining to the land of Israel during the time of Christ, and the lands of the Mediterranean world during the time of the early church.
BING 564 • Archeological Fieldwork (3-6 units)
Prerequisite: BINT 461/BING 561 or BINT 462/BING 562. Participation in an archeological excavation and/or a study tour of the important sites of the Bible Lands. May be repeated for credit on student’s transcript of record. A maximum of six units may be applied toward the degree requirements.
BING 576 • Old Testament backgrounds (1-3 units)
An exploration of Egyptian, Babylonian, Assyrian, and Persian backgrounds of the Old Testament, designed to provide the student with an understanding of the Old Testament world.
BING 579 • Biblical Hermeneutics (1-3 units) (M.T.S.)
A study of the science and art of the interpretation of the Scriptures which aims at providing the student with a basic knowledge of the exegetical process. Various historical schools of interpretation are also studied in order to acquaint the student with the hermeneutical principles used by these various schools.
600-Level Graduate Only Courses
BING 615 • Hermeneutical Issues in New Testament Interpretation (1-3 units)
A study of the hermeneutical issues involved in understanding the intended meanings of the New Testament writers within the various genres of New Testament literature. The particular corpus under study — for example, Synoptic Gospels, Johannine literature, Pauline literature, apocalyptic literature — will be announced in the Graduate Course Schedule in the semester when offered.
* This information is provided for ease of use, however it is not the official record. See the academic catalog for official course descriptions and requirements.