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3.00 Credits
Russell, Thompson A series of book studies embracing Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs designed to refine method in the study of books as wholes and their significant parts in light of the whole. In the process, attention is given to the contributions of these works to significant biblical themes, such as the relationship between character and circumstance. This course seeks intentionally to incorporate the grammatical analysis of the Hebrew language into the overall inductive process. Prerequisite: NT(IBS) 510 or 511; and OT501 or equivalent (completed or taken concurrently with this course). (May be taken by students in M.A. programs not requiring Hebrew by special arrangement with the professor.)
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3.00 Credits
Bauer, Russell, Thompson Book studies of the Minor Prophets which build on the methodology of the first Inductive Bible Study course by further use of what has been previously learned and by emphasizing the study of books as wholes. Accordingly, there is a special focus on the initial survey of books as wholes, the interpretation of parts of books in the context of the book as a whole, and the synthesis of books. In addition, attention is given to thinking, valuing, and living biblically by learning how to apply Scripture to life and ministry. It intentionally incorporates the grammatical analysis of the Hebrew language into the inductive process. Prerequisite: NT(IBS)510 or 511; and OT501 or equivalent or taken concurrently with this course. (May be taken by students in M.A. programs not requiring Hebrew by special arrangement with the professor.)
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3.00 Credits
Russell, Stone An inductive study of the book as a whole and of each of the major divisions. Careful attention is given to structure and theological content. Emphasis is placed on the hermeneutical principles and procedures related to prophetic literature. This course seeks intentionally to incorporate the grammatical analysis of the Hebrew language into the overall inductive process. Prerequisite: NT(IBS)510 or 511; and OT501 or equivalent (completed or taken concurrently with this course). (May be taken by students in M.A. programs not requiring Hebrew by special arrangement with the professor.)
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3.00 Credits
Stone An overview of the book as a whole followed by intensive analysis of selected portions. Alongside general principles bearing upon the interpretation of prophetic literature, students also consider how factors such as the divergent textual witnesses, literary types, theological emphases, and compositional processes apparent in Jeremiah affect the interpretation of the book. The theological significance of the "new covenant" and of the figure of Jeremiah for theology and preaching, particularly in the Wesleyan tradition, receives attention. This course seeks intentionally to incorporate the grammatical analysis of the Hebrew language into the overall inductive process. Prerequisite: NT(IBS)510 or 511; and OT501 or equivalent (completed or taken concurrently with this course). (May be taken by students in M.A. programs not requiring Hebrew by special arrangement with the professor.)
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3.00 Credits
Thompson A study of the book as a whole and its most significant parts, with special attention to the historical and theological context of the prophet. Emphasis is placed on hermeneutical principles bearing on the interpretation of prophetic literature as illustrated specifically by this book and its treatment within the biblical tradition. Attention is also given to the place of Ezekiel in the thought of John Wesley. This course seeks intentionally to incorporate the grammatical analysis of the Hebrew language into the overall inductive process. Prerequisite: NT(IBS)510 or 511; and OT501 or equivalent (completed or taken concurrently with this course). (May be taken by students in M.A. programs not requiring Hebrew by special arrangement with the professor.)
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3.00 Credits
Arnold An inductive study of the book as a whole and of each of the major divisions. Emphasis is placed on hermeneutical principles bearing on the interpretation of apocalyptic literature, as distinct from other forms of prophetic literature. Comparisons and contrasts are made with other examples of Jewish apocalyptic, tracing the development of selected themes throughout the history of apocalyptic literature, including the Book of Revelation. This course seeks intentionally to incorporate the grammatical analysis of the Hebrew language into the overall inductive process. Prerequisite: NT(IBS)510 or 511; and OT501 or equivalent (completed or taken concurrently with this course). (May be taken by students in M.A. programs not requiring Hebrew by special arrangement with the professor.)
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3.00 Credits
Dongell A careful examination of the Gospel of John according to the inductive method of Bible study. Emphasis will be placed on the close examination of a series of key passages in light of the structure and major themes of the Gospel of John. This course intentionally incorporates the grammatical analysis of the Greek language into the inductive process. Prerequisite: NT(IBS)510 or 511; NT500 or 501. (May be taken by students in M.A. programs not requiring Greek by special arrangement with the professor.)
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3.00 Credits
Bauer A careful examination of the Book of Acts according to the inductive method of Bible study. Emphasis will be upon the structure and the major themes found in the Book of Acts, with the Gospel of Luke employed for background purposes. This course seeks intentionally to incorporate the grammatical analysis of the Greek language into the overall inductive process. Prerequisite: NT(IBS)510 or 511; and NT500 or 501 or equivalent. (May be taken by students in M.A. programs not requiring Greek by special arrangement with the professor.)
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3.00 Credits
Bauer, Dongell A study of Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians which builds on the methodology of the first inductive Bible study course by further use of what has been previously learned and by emphasizing the study of books as wholes. Accordingly, there is a special focus on the initial survey of books as wholes, the interpretation of parts of books in the context of the book as a whole, and the synthesis of books. In addition, attention is given to thinking, valuing, and living biblically by learning how to apply Scripture to life and ministry. This course seeks intentionally to incorporate the grammatical analysis of the Greek language into the overall inductive process. Prerequisite: NT(IBS)510 or 511; and NT500 or 501 or equivalent. (May be taken by students in M.A. programs not requiring Greek by special arrangement with the professor.)
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3.00 Credits
Dongell A detailed study of this epistle, with focus on the thought-development of the argument as it moves from chapters 1 to 11, with attention given to the instructions of chapters 12-16, and with an examination of the relationship between these two sections. This course seeks intentionally to incorporate the grammatical analysis of the Greek language into the overall inductive process. Prerequisite: NT (IBS) 510 or 511; and NT 500 or 501 or equivalent. (May be taken by students in the M.A. program not requiring Greek by special arrangement with the professor.)
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