Master of Theology
| MTH 820 - Advanced Theology Elective (3 hrs.) |
| MTH 821 - New Testament Exposition (3 hrs.) |
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MTH 840 - Old Testament Exposition(3 hrs.) The student will survey the content of each book from Isaiah through Malachi, study selected portions in detail (some in the Hebrew text), and learn an exegetical method for discerning the essential contributions of these books to the biblical canon and to the Christian Church today. Interaction with commentary and theological literature is included. Prerequisites: RES 500 |
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MTH 841 - New Testament Exposition (3 hrs.) The student will become more familiar with the conversation about the meaning and significance of Paul's letter to the Romans, particularly as this epistle helps us understand the relationship between the Old and New Testaments. Paul's understanding of this issue in the larger context of Judaism will be explored and defined more substantially. Prerequisites: BIE 505 |
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MTH 850 - OT Biblical Exegesis (3 hrs.) Course selected from M.A. Biblical Studies offerings. |
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MTH 851 - NT Biblical Exegesis (3 hrs.) Course selected from M.A. Biblical Studies offerings. |
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MTH 870 - OT Exegesis Seminar (3 hrs.) A significant purpose of the MTh degree is the development of the student’s competence for the exegetical task, particularly as this relates to discerning what may be regarded as ‘normative’ in the text. Participation in this seminar will enable the student to investigate how one might bridge the gaps that are evident between the text, the scholar, and the church. Some issues of intra-canonical interpretation will also be explored. Selected texts from the Old Testament will provide the basis for study. Prerequisites: BIE 603 |
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MTH 871 - NT Exegesis Seminar (3 hrs.) A significant purpose of the MTh degree is the development of the student’s competence for the exegetical task, particularly as this relates to discerning what may be regarded as ‘normative’ in the text. Participation in this seminar will enable the student to investigate how one might bridge the gaps that are evident between the text, the scholar, and the church. Some issues of intra-canonical interpretation will be explored. Selected texts from the New Testament will provide the basis for study. Prerequisites: BIE 600 |
| MTH 872 - Biblical Studies Seminar (3 hrs.) |
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MTH 890 - Research Writing & Ministry of Scholarship (3 hrs.) The student is introduced to the basic process of thesis development and writing as well as current research methodologies in a variety of disciplines. The student meets with the Program Director and works specifically on the design of the MTH thesis project. |
| MTH 891 - Thesis I (3 hrs.) |
| MTH 892 - Thesis II(3 hrs.) |
| MTH 893 - Thesis III(3 hrs.) |
| MTH 894 - Continuing Status (0 hrs.) |
