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SCRIPTURE & BIBLICAL STUDIES
School
Saint John's Seminary
BL671
The Parables of Jesus
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
SP26
This course will survey the interpretive history of the parables of Jesus, explore their complexity, and focus on why some see the parable as a bridge that may lead back to the original voice of Jesus. The class will also discuss the meaning of the parables based primarily upon an exegetical and narrative analysis of the text with attention to current discussions in the scholarly literature. This course aims to develop the student’s ability to appreciate how parables support the evangelists’ overall theological perspective which enables one to integrate it meaningfully into preaching, teaching, and theological reflection. Completion of the course should give the student the ability to: apply various interpretive methodologies to parabolic material; explore issues that pertain to the historical Jesus; understand the parables in their historical context; draw interpretive conclusions from the context of the overall narrative; utilize the parables for preaching, teaching, and pastoral applications; survey the treatment of parables from the secondary literature.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Fr. Grover, OMV
T
2:45-4:45pm
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Boston College School of Theology & Ministry
TMNT7043
1 Corinthians
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
SP26
A close reading of 1 Corinthians with attention to its historical and social setting, its rhetorical structure, and its theological and ecclesiological significance for our understanding of Paul's thought and practice, and the history of early Christianity. Thus the course will consist of a thorough survey of the structure, content, and key themes (e.g., Christology, ecclesiology, eschatology, ethics, resurrection, role of women) of Paul's epistle based primarily upon an exegetical analysis of the text with attention to current discussion in the scholarly literature.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Harkins, Angela Kim
W
04:00PM-06:00PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
Graduate Only
School
Boston College School of Theology & Ministry
TMOT7067
Introduction to the Old Testament
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
SP26
A literary, historical, and theological introduction to the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible)—the Pentateuch, Deuteronomistic History, Wisdom Literature, and Prophets. Key books will be read in their entirety: Genesis; Exodus; Deuteronomy (chs. 5-28 only); 1 and 2 Samuel; Psalms (selected); Ecclesiastes, Job; Isaiah; and Daniel, and others in selection.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Waters, Jaime L
MW
10:30AM-12:00 Noon
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Boston College School of Theology & Ministry
TMOT8142
The Deuterocanonical Books: Between the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
SP26
This course is a survey of the seven deuterocanonical books in the Roman Catholic Old Testament. These books were transmitted in the Greek Septuagint (LXX) and bridge the time between the Hebrew Bible and the NT: 1 and 2 Maccabees, Tobit, Judith, Baruch, Ecclesiasticus, and Wisdom of Solomon. In addition to these seven books, this course will also examine aspects of the longer Greek versions of Esther and Daniel. The Deuterocanon contributes to later Christian understandings of God, martyrdom, communion of saints, angels, and resurrection. Prayers are also prominent in these books and appear alongside fasting and almsgivings.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Wills, Lawrence
M
02:00PM-04:50PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
Prereq: One graduate level course in Old Testament or New Testament
School
Boston College Department of Theology
THEO7067-01
The Gospel of Matthew
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
SP26
This seminar provides an in-depth study of the Gospel of Matthew, primarily through engagement with two major, modern commentaries by W. D. Davies & Dale C. Allison (ICC) and Ulrich Luz (Hermeneia). The seminar emphasizes textual analysis and theological reflection with a focus upon developing critical skills in literary, historical, and theological interpretation. Among the key themes and debates considered are those surrounding Christology, eschatology, and Matthean ethics, and the course is designed to help students gain proficiency in both evaluating and developing source-critical, redactional, and exegetical arguments. Ability to work with the Greek text of Matthew is required.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Roth, Dieter T
M
2:00-4:25 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
Graduate; ability to work with the Greek text of Matthew is required.
School
Boston University School of Theology
STHTN 862
Methods and Exegesis: Africana and Womanist Biblical Approaches
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
SP26
This is a seminar-style, intensive course in which students critically read works of African American and Womanist biblical scholarship on the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, while critically engaging biblical passages and peers in discussions about approaches, contexts, implications, strengths and challenges. The course begins with the conviction that all knowledge is perspectival. That is, how we access and interpret texts has to do with a complex combination of factors, including ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and social-cultural history (just to name a few), that constitute who we are at one particular instance in time. In particular, the course seeks to understand the historic perspectives and approaches of African American and Womanist readings and appropriations of biblical texts as a way to build students' capacities to appreciate the interpretative strategies of others (especially historically marginalized and/or underrepresented groups) as well as to identify and articulate their own critical and socially-situated understandings of biblical passages and its implications.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Smith, Shively
R
3:30-6:15pm
Grading Option
Letter or P/F
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
Y
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary-Hamilton
NT613
Exegesis of Mark
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
SP26
This course follows a sequential exegetical assessment of the Gospel of Mark, with the purpose of sharpening the exegetical skills learned in NT502 and developing familiarity with the Gospel’s historical background, as well as its narrative and theological features, with particular emphasis on Jesus’ identity, mission and discipleship teaching. Prerequisite: GL502 and NT502.
Professor
Class Day & Time
de Campos, Mateus
R
1:30-4:30pm
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
Prereq: NT502
School
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary-Boston
OT552
Exodus in Depth
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
SP26
Students will explore the content, interpretive, and theological issues raised and addressed in the book of Exodus. This course will also provide the student with sufficient knowledge of Hebrew and Greek to do Hebrew and Greek word studies. No previous knowledge of Hebrew or Greek is expected or required for this course.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Day, Quonekuia
See notes
Fri 6:30-9:30pm; Sat 8:30am-4:30pm
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
Y
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
Module 4: Feb. 20-21, Mar. 20-21, Apr. 24-25
School
Harvard Divinity School
HDS 1103
Introduction to the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament 2: Latter Prophets and Writings
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
SP26
A critical introduction to the literature and theology of the Hebrew Bible, considered in light of the historical contexts of its formation and the interpretive contexts of its reception within Judaism and Christianity. The course, the second part of a divisible, year-long sequence, will focus on the Latter Prophets and the Writings. Jointly offered in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as ANE 120b.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Teeter
TR
10:30am-11:45am
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
4
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Harvard Divinity School
HDS 1702
Greek Exegesis of Galatians and Romans
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
SP26
This course will be devoted to a close reading of the Apostle Paul’s Letters to the Galatians and the Romans. We will translate and discuss the Greek text of each letter with specific attention to interpretive issues and historical context. Three semesters of Greek are highly recommended. Two semesters may be permissible with instructor permission. The course can be used to fulfill the requirement for a fourth semester of Greek. This is a limited enrollment class. Please email the instructor (bdunning@hds.harvard.edu) with a short introduction including relevant background and reasons for wanting to enroll in the course. Students will be notified of acceptance before the enrollment deadline.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Dunning
T
03:00pm-04:59pm
Grading Option
Letter, P/F
Credits
4
Professor Approval Req'd?
Y
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
This is a limited enrollment class. Please email the instructor (bdunning@hds.harvard.edu) with a short introduction including relevant background and reasons for wanting to enroll in the course. Students will be notified of acceptance before the enrollment deadline.
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
NEWT 5111 Z1
The Gospel of Matthew
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
SP26
This course builds skills for interpreting the Scriptures by studying their linguistic, historical, patristic, liturgical, and iconographical contexts. In addition, it studies the Gospel of Matthew in its historical setting, exegeting select passages from it. The goal of this course is to train students to study the Holy Scriptures for teaching, preaching, and personal spiritual formation. Classes will include lectures and discussions on the theological, literary, and historical aspects of the Gospel of Matthew. The second half of each class session will focus on studying a passage from Matthew to build exegetical skills. The students will have regular opportunities to practice certain skills. Students will participate in interpreting specific passages and share their work in class. Students who have studied Greek should bring both an English and a Greek New Testament to class. This course satisfies NT Exegesis for MDIV students.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Dr. Bruce Beck
ASYNC
ASYNC
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
Y
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
OLDT 7301
Christ in The Old Testament
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
SP26
Christ’s birth, life, crucifixion, and glorious resurrection were all prophesied centuries earlier in Old Testament times. This course aims to reconstruct the prehistory of Christ or the Old Testament messianism as it unfolds in the Pentateuch, Psalms and Prophets. Selected messianic texts will be interpreted in the light of patristic traditions with references to modern scholarship as well. This course may fulfill the Old Testament Exegesis requirement.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. Eugen J. Pentiuc
M
9:10 - 10:30 AM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Saint John's Seminary
OT502
Prophets, Psalms, and Wisdom
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
SP26
This course prepares students to read the biblical text in a scholarly manner with an ecclesial spirit. Account is taken of modern scholarship, while reading the inspired text from the heart of the Church. Relevant Church documents are referenced. The nature of Hebrew poetry is investigated, with its eminent suitability as a theological medium. The literary, historical, and theological dimensions of the Old Testament are discussed through exegetical study of selected texts. In no way bypassing the literal and historical senses of the text, that the New Testament is “hidden in the Old” — that Christ is the “measure” of Scripture — is not overlooked. Emphasis is placed upon the theological, spiritual, and pastoral message of these life-giving texts. Since Scripture is the “soul of theology,” a solid understanding of these texts will benefit preaching and catechesis.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Fr. Briody
MWF
9:00-9:50 AM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Boston College School of Theology & Ministry
TMNT7023
Introduction to the New Testament
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
SP26
The New Testament is a collection of diverse writings that are central to Christian faith and life. This course will introduce students to the literary characteristics, historical context, and theological content of these writings and to the methods and approaches associated with the modern discipline of biblical studies.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Harkins, Angela Kim
ASYNC
ASYNC
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
ASYNC
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
Graduate Only
School
Hartford International
SC-531
New Testament Survey
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
SP26
This course invites students to intimately engage the text of the New Testament, while becoming familiar with critical issues surrounding its composition, authorship, and reception. Students will be expected to demonstrate the following: acute engagement with the New Testament as both an ancient text and a contemporary religious text; familiarity and facility with appropriate secondary literature; ability to articulate various viewpoints other than one’s own. Issues that will be covered in this course include the study of the historical Jesus, the canonicity of the New Testament, past and present interpretive strategies, and various issues involving the New Testament and race, sexuality, slavery, and gender.
Course fulfills the following curricular requirements:
MAIRS - Ministerial Studies: Scripture
MAIRS - Interreligious Studies Elective
MAIRS - Islamic Studies: Pluralism
MAIRS - Islamic Studies: Elective
Professor
Class Day & Time
Robertson
W
5:00 - 6:50 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Boston College School of Theology & Ministry
TMNT7047
John: Gospel and Letters
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
SP26
This course will examine the Gospel of John with attention to its distinctive literary and theological aspects within its historical context. In spring 2016, topics that will be given special consideration include the relationship between the Johannine communities and the Jewish groups of their time, the understanding of discipleship in the Fourth Gospel, and the reception of this Gospel in the history of the Church.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Harkins, Angela Kim
TR
10:00AM-11:30AM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
Graduate Only
School
Boston College School of Theology & Ministry
TMOT8098
Prophets
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
SP26
This course provides an historical, literary, and theological overview of prophets and prophetic books in the Old Testament. The course examines prophets in the Pentateuch and Former Prophets although the primary focus is on the Latter (Writing) Prophets. Special attention will be given to justice-related themes in prophetic literature, such as opposition to oppression, dignity of life, and care for creation.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Waters, Jaime L
T
12:30PM-03:00PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
Graduate-level introductory OT course
School
Boston College Department of Theology
THEO7009-01
Psalms and the Cult
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
SP26
The Book of Psalms, sometimes called Israel's "Songbook," engages the world of religious practice, or cult, in a variety of ways. This is true, also, of other biblical poetic compositions outside of the Psalms. The present course investigates the problem of Psalms and the Cult from a number of perspectives by posing a variety of questions. To what extent does Israel's poetry reflect or take for granted specific cultic practices? Are such practices individual or communal? Were they connected with expert oversight? How might Psalms have been used during cultic practice? Were they liturgical or performative texts? How might the relationship between psalms and prophecy inform the discussion? Students will formulate answers to these and other questions by close reading of a selection of Psalms in Hebrew, and by engagement with secondary literature and material culture evidence. Three semesters of Biblical Hebrew or equivalent.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Vanderhooft, David
T
3:30-5:55 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
Graduate; Three semesters of Biblical Hebrew or equivalent
School
Boston University School of Theology
STHTN 724
Introduction to NT Greek 2
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
SP26
Continues and presupposes STHTN 723 NT Greek I
Professor
Class Day & Time
Menéndez-Antuña, Luis
TR
8:00-9:15am
Grading Option
Letter or P/F
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
Y
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
N
School
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary-Hamilton
NT501
Exploring the New Testament
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
SP26
Introduction to the New Testament, providing a framework to understand its message as a whole, as well as the particular message of each book. The course focuses on historical, literary, and theological aspects of the New Testament.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Ciampa, Roy
R
1:30-4:30pm
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary-Hamilton
NT649
Exegesis of Revelation
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
SP26
Exegesis of the Apocalypse in its historical setting and Old Testament context, interpreting its meaning in both the first century and today. Special attention is given to the occasion and purpose, structure and theological content of the letter. Prerequisite: GL502 and NT502.
Professor
Class Day & Time
McDonough, Sean
M
1:30-4:30pm
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
Y
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
Prereq: NT502
School
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary-Hamilton
OT750
Old Testament Prophetical Books
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
SP26
A study of the institution and contribution of the prophets from the perspective of various sub genres (call narratives, salvation oracles, judgment oracles, etc.). Includes a brief survey of the prophets, and exegesis of selected passages in the prophetic literature. The course draws from Exodus to emphasize the theological backdrop of the prophets.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Petter, Donna
T
1:30-4:30pm
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
Prereq: OT511
School
Harvard Divinity School
HDS 1309
Topics in the Dead Sea Scrolls: Exegesis at Qumran
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
SP26
This course explores the diverse functions of scripture within the literature of the Dead Sea Scrolls, focusing in particular on the forms and methods of interpretation attested, and considered in light of other varieties of interpretation in early Judaism. Sessions will be devoted to reading, translation and discussion of primary sources in Hebrew, as well as to discussion of relevant secondary literature. The course presumes facility in Biblical Hebrew, as well as the ability to read unpointed Hebrew texts.Jointly offered in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as Jewish Studies 149.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Teeter
T
03:00pm-04:59pm
Grading Option
Letter, P/F
Credits
4
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
Y
Notes
The course presumes facility in Biblical Hebrew, as well as the ability to read unpointed Hebrew texts
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
NEWT 5111
The Gospel of Matthew
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
SP26
This course builds skills for interpreting the Scriptures by studying their linguistic, historical, patristic, liturgical, and iconographical contexts. In addition, it studies the Gospel of Matthew in its historical setting, exegeting select passages from it. The goal of this course is to train students to study the Holy Scriptures for teaching, preaching, and personal spiritual formation. Classes will include lectures and discussions on the theological, literary, and historical aspects of the Gospel of Matthew. The second half of each class session will focus on studying a passage from Matthew to build exegetical skills. The students will have regular opportunities to practice certain skills. Students will participate in interpreting specific passages and share their work in class. Students who have studied Greek should bring both an English and a Greek New Testament to class. This course satisfies NT Exegesis for MDIV students.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Dr. Bruce Beck
M
2:10 - 4:30 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
NEWT 5141
The Gospel of John
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
SP26
This course is an exegesis course on the Gospel of John using the Greek texts and English translations. Students will be accompanied in this course by the writings of St. John Chrysostom, blessed Bishop Gerasimos of Abydos, and select contemporary historical-theological interpreters of the Gospel. Prerequisite: Introduction to New Testament. This course fulfills the New Testament Exegesis requirement.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. George Lewis Parsenios
F
10:30 AM - 12:50 PM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
OLDT 7301 Z1
Christ in The Old Testament
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
SP26
Christ’s birth, life, crucifixion, and glorious resurrection were all prophesied centuries earlier in Old Testament times. This course aims to reconstruct the prehistory of Christ or the Old Testament messianism as it unfolds in the Pentateuch, Psalms and Prophets. Selected messianic texts will be interpreted in the light of patristic traditions with references to modern scholarship as well. This course may fulfill the Old Testament Exegesis requirement.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Rev. Dr. Eugen J. Pentiuc
ASYNC
ASYNC
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
Y
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
School
Saint John's Seminary
NT502
The Letters of Saint Paul
BTI Category
Semester
Scripture & Biblical Studies
SP26
The class will pursue a close exegetical analysis of the letters, with particular attention to the historical setting, style, author and audience, political and social issues. The course will also develop the student’s ability to integrate Paul’s perspective meaningfully into preaching, teaching, and theological reflection.
Professor
Class Day & Time
Fr. Achu
MRF
11:00-11:50 AM
Grading Option
Letter, P/F, Audit
Credits
3
Professor Approval Req'd?
N
Online?
N
Prerequisites?
N
Notes
N
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