New Testament Courses*
500-Level Graduate Courses
NTG 503 • Beginning Greek I (4 units) (M.T.S. or M.A. prerequisite)
An introduction to Greek grammar, vocabulary and syntax for the graduate student. Offered alternate years.
NTG 504 • Beginning Greek II (4 units) (M.T.S. or M.A. prerequisite)
A continuation of Beginning Greek I.
NTG 505 • New Testament Life and Literature (3 units) (M.T.S. core)
A survey of the literary and theological dynamics of the New Testament, with special attention to the role those dynamics would have played in the developing social milieu of Early Christianity.
NTG/OTG 521 • Apocalyptic Literature (1-3 units) (M.A. or M.T.S.)
Daniel, 1 Enoch, 4 Ezra, the Olivet Discourse, and Revelation are studied with a view to determining the nature and rise of apocalyptic literature in Judaism and Christianity.
NTG 525 • New Testament Textual Criticism (1-3 units) (M.A. or M.T.S.)
An applied study of the history, canons and goals of the text-critical method.
NTG 552 • New Testament Theology (1-3 units) (M.A. or M.T.S.)
A study of the history and methods of biblical theology and examination of the major themes of the principal New Testament writers in the light of their historical backgrounds.
NTG 555 • New Testament Ethics (1-3 units) (M.A. or M.T.S.)
This course is designed to acquaint students with the ethical teachings of the New Testament, and to probe the relevance of New Testament ethics for a contemporary personal and social ethic.
NTG 570 • Special Topics (1-3 units) (M.A. or M.T.S.)
Study in a special topic in New Testament.
NTG 572 • Synoptic Gospels (1-3 units) (M.T.S.)
The study of the history and nature of the Synoptic Problem and the methods of Gospel research; and an overview of the content, characteristics, and theology of the first three Gospels.
NTG/OTG/THOG 582 • Biblical Theology of Love, Sex, Marriage and Family (1-3 units) (M.A. or M.T.S.)
Exploration of the biblical attitudes expressed toward the oft-neglected themes of love, sex, marriage, family, and community. Examination of the claims of the traditional Judaeo-Christian silence, ignorance and prudery on the one hand, and the claims of an amoral atheological social scene that is constantly shifting its grounds on the other. (M.T.S. must have OT or NT Life and Literature or its equivalent.)
NTG/OTG/THOG 586 • Biblical Theology of Power, Wealth and Prosperity (1-3 units) (M.A. or M.T.S.)
Seminar designed to explore the biblical attitudes expressed toward the oft-misunderstood themes of power, wealth, and prosperity, their benevolent uses together with their dark sides (oppression, affliction, theological exclusivity) and their reciprocals (powerlessness, helplessness, poverty and suffering). Hopefully, it will enable us to thread our way more effectively through the claims by the proponents of the current "health-and-wealth" movement on the one hand, and those by liberationists on the other. (M.T.S. must have OT or NT Life and Literature or its equivalent.)
NTG 590 • Seminar in New Testament (1-3 units) (M.A. or M.T.S.)
Mutual investigation of one topic in New Testament of particular relevance to graduate students in religion.
600-Level Graduate Only Courses
NTG 631 • Intermediate Greek I (3 units) (M.A.)
Further study of grammar and syntax, including extensive exegesis of selected Johnannine and Pauline texts. Offered alternate years.
NTG 632 • Intermediate Greek II (3 units) (M.A.)
A continuation of Greek I. Offered alternate years.
NTG 670 • Special Topics (1-3 units) (M.A. or M.T.S.)
Study in a special topic in New Testament.
NTG 680 • Individual Study in New Testament (1-3 units) (M.A. or M.T.S.)
An individualized study initiated by the student who must develop a written prospectus of the proposed study and secure an appropriate sponsoring faculty member to supervise and evaluate the study. A maximum of four units may be applied toward the degree requirements.
NTG 690 • Seminar in New Testament (1-3 units) (M.A. or M.T.S.)
Mutual investigation of one topic in New Testament of particular relevance to graduate students in religion.
700-Level Graduate Only Courses
NTG 710 • Current Issues in New Testament Studies (3 units) (M.A. core)
An investigation and evaluation of the basic critical problems of New Testament interpretation which aims to acquaint the student with the more significant methodologies and personalities in contemporary scholarly studies.
NTG 730-733 • Seminar in New Testament Exegesis (1-3 units) (M.A.)
A research oriented course that seeks to identify the principles of sound exegetical method through an examination of topics that will include but not be limited to the following seminars. The particular topic will be announced in the registration class schedule in the semester when offered. May be repeated for credit.
- Second Peter--An intensive study of II Peter, including an overview of the book’s introductory issues, its theology, and a translation of I Peter, II Peter and Jude from the original Greek. Greek required.
- Issues in Acts--A study of the historical, exegetical and theological issues in view of purposes of Luke in writing the Acts. Greek required.
- The Body of Christ in Pauline Theology--A study of the emerging church, emphasizing its identity in relation to the Kingdom of God, the spiritual gifts and offices, and its mission in the world.
- Eschatological Themes in the New Testament--A study of the major themes of the Olivet Discourse, including their origin and development, in order to understand the eschatology of Jesus and the early church.
NTG 734 • Advanced Greek I (2 units) (M.A.)
Reading and exegesis of selected texts from the New Testament, Apostolic Fathers and the Septuagint. Offered on demand.
NTG 735 • Advanced Greek II (2 units) (M.A.)
A continuation of Advanced Greek I. Offered on demand.
* 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.