Old Testament Courses*
500-Level Graduate Courses
OTG 503 • Beginning Hebrew I (4 units) (M.T.S. or prerequisite for M.A.)
An introduction to Hebrew grammar, vocabulary and syntax for the graduate student. Offered alternate years.
OTG 504 • Beginning Hebrew II (4 units) (M.T.S. or prerequisite for M.A.)
A continuation of Beginning Hebrew I. Offered alternate years.
OTG 505 • Old Testament Life and Literature (3 units) (M.T.S. core)
A survey of the history and literature of the Old Testament, with special attention paid to significant events (e.g., creation, the Exodus from Egypt), outstanding persons (e.g., Moses), and dominant theological motifs (e.g., redemption). An emphasis will be laid on certain books that advance and develop one’s grasp of the holistic message of Scripture.
OTG/NTG 521 • Apocalyptic Literature (1-3 units)
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.
OTG 546 • Semitic Languages I (3 units)
Prerequisite: Approval of the professor and one year of Biblical Hebrew or its equivalent. Any of the following Semitic languages may be offered on demand: Akkadian, Arabic, Aramaic, Syriac, and Ugaritic. More than one language may be taken for credit.
OTG 547 • Semitic Languages II (3 units)
A continuation of the particular language offered in Semitic Languages I. Offered as needed.
OTG 570 • Special Topics (1-3 units)
Study in a special topic in Old Testament.
OTG/THOG 572 • Old Testament Theology (1-3 units)
An exploration of the meaning of, and limits for, biblical theology, together with the works of certain prominent scholars in the area; and of selected motifs found in the Old Testament.
OTG/THOG 574 • Old Testament Ethics (1-3 units) (M.A. or M.T.S.)
The study of moral theology through a biblical theology of the created order. It is designed to explore the possibility of formulating a systematic approach to the norms for ethical conduct as they are set forth both in edict, institution and deed in the literature of the Old Testament. (M.T.S. must have OT Life and Literature or its equivalent.)
OTG/NTG/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.
OTG/NTG/THOG 586 • Biblical Theology of Power, Wealth and Prosperity (1-3 units) (M.A. or M.T.S.)
A seminar which explores 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.)
OTG 590 • Seminar in Old Testament (1-3 units) (M.A. or M.T.S.)
Mutual investigation of one topic in Old Testament of particular relevance to graduate students in religion.
600-Level Graduate Only Courses
OTG 630 • The Kingdom of God in the Old Testament (1-3 units) (M.A. or M.T.S.)
An exegetical and comparative study of Samuel-Kings and of Chronicles-Nehemiah which seeks to discover the theological distinctive of each of these bodies of literature.
OTG 631 • Intermediate Hebrew I (3 units) (M.A.)
Further study of grammar and syntax including extensive exegesis of the narrative portions of the Old Testament. Offered alternate years.
OTG 632 • Intermediate Hebrew II (3 units) (M.A.)
A continuation of Intermediate Hebrew I. Offered alternate years.
OTG/THOG 635 • Moral Issues in the Old Testament (1-3 units) (M.A. or M.T.S.)
An examination of the moral values that govern human behavior in the Old Testament, with special attention given to the relationship between moral behavior and its theological foundations.
OTG 670 • Special Topics (1-3 units) (M.A. or M.T.S.)
Study in a special topic in Old Testament.
OTG 680 • Individual Study in Old Testament (1-3 units) (M.A. or M.T.S.)
A study of a subject not addressed by a regular course that is initiated by the student through a written prospectus of the proposed study and the securing of an appropriate sponsoring faculty member to supervise and evaluate the study. Up to a maximum of four units may be applied toward the degree requirements.
OTG 690 • Seminar in Old Testament (1-3 units) (M.A. or M.T.S.)
Mutual investigation of one topic in Old Testament of particular relevance to graduate students in religion.
700-Level Graduate Only Courses
OTG 725 • Current Issues in Old Testament Studies (3 units) (M.A. core)
An investigation and evaluation of the basic critical problems of Old Testament interpretation which aims to acquaint the student with the more significant methodologies and personalities in contemporary scholarly studies.
OTG 734 • Advanced Hebrew I (2 units) (M.A.)
Syntactical and exegetical analysis of selected portions from the Hebrew Old Testament. Offered as needed.
OTG 735 • Advanced Hebrew II (2 units) (M.A.)
A continuation of Advanced Hebrew I. Offered as needed.
OTG 740-742 • Seminar in Old 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 seminar. The particular topic will be announced in the registration class schedule in the semester when offered. May be repeated for credit.
- The Theology of Atonement in the Old Testament--A study of the theology of atonement that underlies the sacrificial system of the Old Testament, with an emphasis on the book of Leviticus.
* 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.