Historical account of how the Bible has come to us with special attention to manuscripts, texts, and translations. 519X. Guided Research in the Old Testament. Reading, research, reports, and discussion of some aspect or aspects of Old Testament study with applications to ministry. 520A. Survey of the New Testament. Designed to familiarize the student with the basic content of the entire New Testament.
Special emphasis is given to the structure and basic themes of each book.
No term paper required. When this course is successfully completed it may be used, in conjunction with the successful completion of 500A, in lieu of the comprehensive English Bible exam. 520B. An Advanced Introduction to the New Testament. New Testament World. A study of the social, political, and religious facets of the Jewish and Graeco-Roman world which affected the life and thought of the early church.