Concentration especially upon the land prophecies and other portions of the Old Testament upon which the chiliastic misinterpretations are usually based. Special accent on the light shed by the subject on biblical philology and background. Qualified students may take only one independent study elective for credit toward the M.Div. degree. Prospectus forms are available in the registrar's office. The course offers a survey of the history of Israel and an analysis of each book of the Old Testament in the light of this background.
Stress is on theology, applicability, structure, form, and general content.
3 hours Research Project Independent study project for M.A. students supervised by a selected instructor on the basis of a prospectus prepared by the student. Prospectus forms are available from the School for Graduate Studies. A rapid reading of major portions of the Hebrew Old Testament emphasizing problems of text, language, and grammar. Prospectus forms are available from the School for Graduate Studies. Registration is valid for one calendar year.