Mid-America Reformed Seminary - 229 Seminary Drive - Dyer, IN 46311 |
Old Testament Studies
- OT 113 - Basic Hebrew
An intensive study of the grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of Biblical Hebrew, including the study of selected Old Testament passages.(Fall, 3 hours)
- OT 122 - Advanced Hebrew
Continuation of OT 113, along with a study of the text of the Old Testament.(Interim, 2 hours. Prerequisite: OT 113.)
- OT 132 - Old Testament Canon and Interpretation
The recognition of the Old Testament canon will be traced, along with a study of the history and principles of the interpretation (exegesis) of the Old Testament. There will be a focus upon the books of Ruth and Jonah.
(Spring, 2 hours. Prerequisite: OT 113 and OT 122.)
- OT 134 - Old Testament History: Pre-Monarchy Period
An introduction to the literary, historical, cultural, and archaeological environment of the Old Testament, with special attention to the Old Testament covenants and the history of revelation from Genesis through Ruth.(Spring, 4 hours. Prerequisite: OT 113.)
- OT 233 - Old Testament History: Monarchy Period
Demonstration and analysis of the method of interpretation appropriate to the Old Testament text dealing with the history of redemption in the period of the monarchy up to the exile. The selections for study will vary annually.(Fall, 3 hours. Prerequisites: all first year Divisional and Departmental courses. Combined with MO 211.)
- OT 313 - Old Testament History: Post-Exilic Period
Demonstration and analysis of the method of interpretation appropriate to the Old Testament text dealing with the history of redemption in the period of the monarchy up to the exile. The selections for study will vary annually.(Fall, 3 hours. Prerequisites: all first year Divisional and Departmental courses. Combined with MO 211.)
New Testament Studies
- NT 133 - New Testament Canon, Environment and Interpretation
A study of the history of the history of the transmission and preservation of the New Testament writings, of the historical, cultural, religious, and archaeological environment of the New Testament, and of the principles of biblical interpretation.(Fall, 3 hours, Prerequisite: New Testament Greek)
- NT 213 - New Testament History
Analysis of the development, details and themes of the New Testament history of revelation.( Fall, 3 hours, Prerequisite: New Testament Greek)
- NT 233 - New Testament Exegesis: Gospels and Acts
Demonstration and analysis of the method of interpretation appropriate to selected types of New Testament writings; selections include the Gospels and Acts.(Spring, 3 hours. Prerequisites: all first year Divisional and Departmental courses. Combined with MN 231.)
- NT 333 - New Testament Exegesis: Epistles
Demonstration and analysis of the method of interpretation appropriate to selected types of New Testament writing; selections include the Epistles and Revelation.(Spring, 3 hours. Combined with MN 331.)
Biblical Studies Electives
- BE 432 - Hermeneutics
A historical and theological analysis of methods of interpretation inappropriate to the Scripture, with special attention to so-called Scripture criticism.(2 hours)
- BE 442 - The Messianic Message of the Old Testament
An exegetical, Biblical-theological examination of prophecy, ceremonies, and typology in the Old Testament with a view to the advent of Jesus Christ.(2 hours)
- BE 452 - Readings in the Septuagint
Translation of various portions of the Septuagint, comparing the Greek Old Testament text with the Masoretic Text. The course will include a history of the Septuagint and its editions, vocabulary building, and an examination of how the New Testament authors used Septuagint texts.(2 hours)
- BE 462 - The Parables and Miracles of our Lord
A study of Jesus’ communication through parables and miracles with special inquiry into the meaning of His message for Christians today.(2 hours)
- BE 472 - The Kingdom of God in the New Testament
Study of the Old Testament antecedents, the sayings of our Lord, the references to the kingdom in Acts and the Epistles, with special attention to the relation of kingdom and church.(2 hours)
- BE 482 - Galatians: Grace and Christian Liberty
An exegetical study that traces the progressive development of these basic themes in the New Testament.(2 hours)
- BE 492 - Readings in Old Testament Hebrew
Translation of various portions of the Masoretic Text of the Old Testament. The course will include vocabulary building as well as increased understanding of Hebrew grammar. Selections for translation will vary each semester the course is offered.(2 hours. Prerequisites: OT 113 and OT 122)
- BE 542 - Readings in New Testament Greek
Translation of various portions of the New Testament text, with special attention to vocabulary and syntax. Selections will vary.(2 hours)
- BE 552 - Old Testament Apocalyptic Literature
An exegetical, biblical-theological examination of the apocalyptic literature of the Old Testament, especially in Daniel. Brief survey of its relationship to New Testament revelation will be made.(2 hours. Prerequisites: OT 134 and OT 233)
- BE 992 - Individual Studies Seminar
Greek Language Studies
- Greek 101 and 102
Entrance into any level beyond Greek 101 requires taking the prerequisites at Mid-America or elsewhere or by placement examination at Mid-America. These courses involve intensive instruction in New Testament Greek with emphasis upon morphology and vocabulary, including completion of basic grammar instruction by the end of Greek 102. These courses are preparatory for the M.Div. degree and are required for the MTS degree.(Summer, 3 hours per course)
- Greek 201 and 202
Entrance into any level beyond Greek 101 requires taking the prerequisites at Mid-America or elsewhere or by placement examination at Mid-America. These courses presume the work of Greek 101 and 102 and involve further training in and mastery of Greek morphology, syntax, and vocabulary as well as training in the employment of Greek exegetical skills through reading selected passages in the Greek New Testament. The courses are preparatory for the M.Div. degree and are required for the MTS degree.(Fall and Spring, 3 hours per course)
