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SOT 601: Elementary Hebrew I
3 cr.
Introduction to the phonology, vocabulary, grammar and syntax of biblical Hebrew. Includes translation and analysis of selected passages in the Hebrew Bible.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MTTHF | 12:00–12:50 | SM214 |
SOT 602: Elementary Hebrew II
3 cr.
Reinforces and develops the basic principles of Hebrew grammar and syntax. Includes translation and analysis of selected portions of the Hebrew Bible. Emphasizes study methodologies in the Hebrew text within the abilities of the first-year student.
Prerequisite: SOT 601.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
SOT 611: Exposition of the Pentateuch
3 cr.
An exposition of the first five books of the Old Testament. The spiritual significance of Israel's ceremonial worship practices and the theological relationship of these books to the rest of Scripture.
Prerequisite: SOT 601.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 8:00–8:50 | SM213 |
SOT 613: Exposition of the Historical Books of the OT
3 cr.
An exposition of special introductory, literary, and hermeneutical issues in the books of Joshua through Esther. Verse by verse exposition of vital theological passages will be done. Preparation of expository sermons from the books will be required.
Prerequisite: SOT 601.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
SOT 615: Exposition of the Psalms
3 cr.
The nature and characteristics of Hebrew poetry as demonstrated in the Psalms. An exposition of selected Psalms centering on worship and knowing God. Special emphasis on the homiletical value of the book. Preparation of expository sermon outlines required.
Prerequisite: SOT 601.
This course is not offered this academic year.
SOT 616: Exposition of the OT Wisdom Books
3 cr.
An expositional study of Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon. Special theological and hermeneutical problems of the books will be considered. Preparation of expository sermon outlines from selected passages required.
Prerequisite: SOT 601.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
SOT 617: Exposition of Isaiah
3 cr.
Expositional studies in Isaiah with an emphasis on the integrity of the structure of the book and the development of the book's theme throughout its content in refutation of critical claims. Includes discussion of how to structure a preaching series from Isaiah and allows the student an opportunity to develop messages from different-sized portions of the book. Covers vital hermeneutical and translational problems in the book.
Prerequisite: SOT 601.
This course is not offered this academic year.
SOT 618: Exposition of Jeremiah, Ezekiel & Daniel
3 cr.
Exposition of the theology and selected passages from each book. Includes an investigation of the political and social background of the time. Emphasis on the preaching and application of the key messages from these major prophets. Preparation of expository sermons from selected passages required.
Prerequisite: SOT 601.
This course is not offered this academic year.
SOT 619: Exposition of the Minor Prophets
3 cr.
The exposition of the content of the twelve minor prophets with special attention to the themes of the books and hermeneutically challenging passages. Preparation of expository sermons from selected passages required.
Prerequisite: SOT 601.
This course is not offered this academic year.
SOT 620: Survey of the Old Testament
2 cr.
Orientation of the student to the content and theological message of each book of the Old Testament. The focus is on the macroscopic perspective and the relevance of the Old Testament to the present. Includes discussion of key issues in scholarly debate and liberal-critical attacks. Emphasizes personal Bible study methods. For students with little or no undergraduate background in Bible.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WF | 9:00–9:50 | SM214 |
SOT 635: Biblical Hermeneutics
3 cr.
A study of the principles and practices essential to biblical interpretation with an emphasis on the conservative, grammatical-historical-contextual method, presupposing the inerrancy of Scripture. Special attention will also be given to the interpretation of the various genres of Scripture including poetry, narrative, epistolary, and apocalyptic literature.
This course is also offered through BJUOnline.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 2:00–2:50 | SM113 |
SOT 640: Old Testament Theology
3 cr.
Principles and methods of biblical theology as applied to the Old Testament.
This course is also offered through BJUOnline.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
SOT 681: Old Testament Introduction
2 cr.
Canon and text of the Old Testament; composition, authorship, date, and content of each book. Emphasis on refutation of critical views.
This course is also offered through BJUOnline.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 9:00–9:50 | SM214 |
SOT 685: Biblical Geography & Archaeology
3 cr.
A study of the geographical features and important archaeological discoveries of the Holy Land, enhancing the understanding of both the Old and New Testaments.
This course is not offered this academic year.
SOT 697: Holy Land Studies
3 cr.
An in-depth study tour of Bible lands, visiting the sites of the major events of the Old and New Testaments. Course requirements include assigned reading and papers.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
SOT 698: Journeys of Paul
3 cr.
A study tour focusing on many sites of the missionary travels of the apostle Paul, including Asia Minor, Greece, and Rome. Course requirements include assigned readings and papers.
This course is not offered this academic year.
SOT 701: Hebrew Exegesis I
3 cr.
Exegesis in the Hebrew text of selected passages from the prophets with emphasis on the practical application of Hebrew in sermon preparation.
Prerequisite: SOT 602.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 12:00–12:50 | SM213 |
SOT 702: Hebrew Exegesis II
3 cr.
Reinforcement and development in the principles of exegesis and application through the analysis of selected Hebrew passages in the prophets.
Prerequisite: SOT 701.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
SOT 705: Biblical Aramaic
3 cr.
Aramaic grammar with translation of the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament.
This course is not offered this academic year.
SOT 776: Theology & Practice of Prayer
3 cr.
Investigation and systematization of the teaching of Scripture from biblical models, commands, and instructions concerning prayer. Readings from the major devotional and expositional classics on the subject.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 2:00–2:50 | SM213 |
SOT 783: Septuagint
3 cr.
The history and translation of the Greek Old Testament. Study and translation of passages from almost every Old Testament book. Comparisons with the Hebrew text and New Testament quotations.
Prerequisite: SOT 702.
This course is not offered this academic year.
SOT 801: Advanced Hebrew Exegesis
3 cr.
Translation and syntactical analysis of selected portions of the Hebrew Old Testament.
Prerequisite: SOT 702.
This course is not offered this academic year.
SOT 802: Advanced Hebrew Exegesis
3 cr.
Reinforcement and development in the grammatical and syntactical principles of exegesis through the analysis of selected passages in the Hebrew Old Testament.
Prerequisite: SOT 702.
This course is not offered this academic year.
SOT 805: Exegesis of Deuteronomy
3 cr.
Translation and exegetical analysis of selected passages from the fifth book of Moses.
Prerequisite: SOT 702.
This course is not offered this academic year.
SOT 807: Exegesis of Isaiah
3 cr.
Translation and exegetical analysis of various parts of the book of Isaiah with an emphasis on his major theological themes.
Prerequisite: SOT 702.
This course is not offered this academic year.
SOT 831: Problems of Old Testament Interpretation I
3 cr.
Study of the history and principles of interpretation as they apply to the Old Testament.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
SOT 832: Problems of Old Testament Interpretation II
3 cr.
Analysis and discussion of specific problem passages in the Old Testament.
Prerequisite: SOT 831.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
SOT 841: Advanced Old Testament Theology I
3 cr.
Study of the history and nature of Old Testament biblical theology. Application of the principles of biblical theology to selected Old Testament books, passages, and words.
Prerequisite: SOT 640.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 12:35–1:50 | SM211 |
SOT 842: Advanced Old Testament Theology II
3 cr.
Reinforcement and development in the application of the principles of biblical theology to selected Old Testament books, passages, words, and subjects.
Prerequisite: SOT 841.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
SOT 885: Ancient Near East History
3 cr.
The historical background of the Old Testament and its relation to Israel. Old Testament chronology and historicity.
This course is not offered this academic year.
SOT 887: Biblical Historical Backgrounds
3 cr.
A study of ancient near eastern history and the history of Old Testament times, including an investigation of the cultures preceding and contemporary with Israel during the theocracy, the intertestamental period, and the first century Mediterranean world.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 8:00–8:50 | SM211 |
SOT 889: Old Testament Seminar
3 cr.
Directed reading with weekly seminar discussions. Bibliography and scholarship, past and present, evaluated on the basis of absolute authority of the Scripture.
This course is not offered this academic year.
SOT 891: Teaching Internship
2 cr.
In the final year of his doctoral coursework, each doctoral candidate will be assigned a faculty professor-mentor for one semester. During this semester the candidate will be assigned test construction, lecture preparation and presentation, student consultation, project grading, and course management duties by his professor. The professor will also evaluate the preparation and presentation of a multi-hour teaching unit by the candidate in a course of the professor's choosing. Subject matter and pedagogical reading will be assigned according to the need of the student, at the professor's discretion.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
SOT 892: Theological Research Methods
2 cr.
Instruction in both electronic and hard copy resources for theological research, methods for the collection, analysis, and organization of research data, and an introduction to graduate paper and dissertation writing. Research and an initial dissertation proposal will be written for the course.
This course is not offered this academic year.
SOT 893: Dissertation Research
2 cr.
Guidance in the selection of a dissertation topic and in the research and writing of a dissertation. Required each semester and/or summer upon the fulfillment of all coursework until dissertation is completed. A maximum of six credits may count toward degree requirements.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | TBA | N/A |
SOT 894: Dissertation Research
4 cr.
Guidance in the selection of a dissertation topic and in the research and writing of a dissertation. Required each semester and/or summer upon the fulfillment of all coursework until dissertation is completed. A maximum of six credits may count toward degree requirements.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | TBA | N/A |
SOT 895: Dissertation Research
6 cr.
Guidance in the selection of a dissertation topic and in the research and writing of a dissertation. Required each semester and/or summer upon the fulfillment of all coursework until dissertation is completed. A maximum of six credits may count toward degree requirements.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | TBA | N/A |