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TTOT: and Semitics 1

TTOT 609 - Hebrew Exegesis III - Credits 2 TTOT: OLD TESTAMENT AND Emphasis is placed upon the in the Writings, or Hagiographa of the Old Testament Hebrew Scriptures. Special attention SEMITICS will be given to the characteristics and interpretation of Hebrew poetry and proverbs, along with the application of the wisdom literature of the Objectives . Particular emphasis will also be given to texts that relate to the Messiah of Israel and His mission to Israel. Additional discussion will The department aims to acquaint students with the life, customs and focus on the use of these texts in the . The character, thought of the Israelites and their neighbors in the biblical and related extent, and authorship of this division of the Hebrew Scriptures will be periods; and to give students an accurate foundation in Hebrew grammar, studied along with principles for their interpretation. Note(s): Offered only syntax and exegesis, so that their expositions of the English Bible will at the New York extension site. Grade Mode: A. reflect this sound basis of interpretation. The department purposes not Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate to be exhaustive, but rather directive in the matter of further independent Level. study from the original languages. TTOT 613 - Rabbinic Literature–Readings in Mishnah and Talmud Credits 3 Courses Using the original text, some texts of the TTOT 603 - Elements of Hebrew I Credits 3 Talmud, and English translations of both, students will be introduced Basic grammar with translation and written exercises. Note(s): Required to this core literature, which shaped the thought and life of the Jewish of Master of Divinity and Master of Arts (Old Testament) students; must community. The overall content of the sixty-three tractates of the earn a minimum grade of C- to progress to TTOT 604. Grade Mode: A. Mishnah will be taught as well as the interrelatedness with the text of Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate the New Testament. Attention will also be given to selected portions Level. of Tosefta and . This course will assist students in acquiring TTOT 604 - Elements of Hebrew II Credits 3 knowledge of and history from the 3rd Century to the Additional grammar and syntax with emphasis on reading and translation present through the study of the argumentation of the Talmud and the in selected biblical texts. Note(s): Required of Master of Divinity and contemporary approaches to Talmudic literature. Note(s): Offered only at Master of Arts (Old Testament) students; minimum grade of C- required the New York extension site. Grade Mode: A. to progress to TTOT 703. Grade Mode: A. Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Prerequisite(s): TTOT 603. Level. Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate TTOT 703 - Introduction to Hebrew Exegesis Credits 3 Level. Reading of Hebrew prose texts (intermediate level), including TTOT 607 - Hebrew Exegesis I – Credits 3 grammatical analysis and introduction to exegetical methods (especially Course content includes readings and exegesis from the Hebrew text text criticism, translation, syntax and lexical analysis). Note(s): Minimum of the Torah (Pentateuch) with discussion of text criticism, background grade of C- required to progress to TTOT 722. Grade Mode: A. issues (historical and compositional), and exegetical methodology. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the online Talbot Research and Special attention is given to the Torah as the legal constitution of the Writing Module; TTOT 603 and TTOT 604. Nation of Israel and its implications as the foundation for Jewish life. Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Study will include Jewish commentaries from ancient and modern Level. sources. Note(s): Offered only at the New York extension site. Grade TTOT 704 - Old Testament Prophecy Credits 2-3 Mode: A. The character, extent and personalities of Old Testament prophecy, with a Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate treatment of principles of prophetic interpretation. Note(s): Electives are Level. offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. TTOT 608 - Hebrew Exegesis II – Neviim and Ketuvim Credits 3 Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the online Talbot Research and Emphasis is placed upon the Hebrew language in the Prophets and the Writing Module. Writings, with special attention given to key prophetic and Messianic Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate texts that identify the Messiah and His mission to Israel. Additional Level. discussion will focus on the use of these texts in the New Testament. The TTOT 705 - Exegesis in Genesis and Selected Passages Credits 3 character, extent, and personalities of the Hebrew prophetic scriptures Readings and exegesis from the Hebrew text of Genesis and selected will be studied along with principles for their interpretation. Note(s): passages with discussion of text criticism, background issues (historical Offered only at the New York extension site. Grade Mode: A. and compositional) and exegetical methodology. Special attention given Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate to the strengths and weaknesses of contemporary methodologies for the Level. interpretation of the biblical text. Note(s): Required of Master of Divinity and Master of Arts (Old Testament) students. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the online Talbot Research and Writing Module; TTOT 604. Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. 2 TTOT: Old Testament and Semitics

TTOT 706 - Advanced Hebrew Grammar Credits 2-3 TTOT 725 - Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha Credits 2-3 A study of the details of Hebrew grammar and syntax along with readings Consideration of the non-canonical literature from the period between the in the Hebrew text. Note(s): Electives are offered by rotation and on Testaments. Emphasis on the development of Jewish thought during the request. Grade Mode: A. centuries before the advent of Christianity. Note(s): Electives are offered Prerequisite(s): TTOT 703 or TTOT 705. by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. Level. TTOT 707 - Old Testament Poetry Credits 2-3 TTOT 730 - The Credits 2-3 The nature, scope and principles of Hebrew poetry in the Old Testament. A survey of the discoveries, the origin of the Qumran Community, its belief Comparisons with the poetry of the . Note(s): Electives and practices and the relationship of the finds to Old and New Testament are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. studies. Note(s): Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Mode: A. Level. Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate TTOT 709 - Reading of Selected from the Hebrew Text Credits 2-3 Level. Particular emphasis upon the devotional and practical values. Note(s): TTOT 731 - Biblical Aramaic Credits 3 May be taken multiple times with different content; electives are offered A study of the grammar with emphasis on comparisons with Hebrew; by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. translating the Aramaic of and Ezra. Note(s): Electives are offered Prerequisite(s): TTOT 604. by rotation and on request; one Semitic language is required for Master of Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Arts (Old Testament) students. Grade Mode: A. Level. Prerequisite(s): TTOT 703 or TTOT 705. Repeat Limit (after first attempt): 10. Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate TTOT 715 - Studies in the History and Culture of Israel Credits 2-3 Level. Historical and cultural examination of a period in Israel's history (Exodus TTOT 732 - Seminar in Hebrew Exegesis Credits 2-4 and Conquest, Judges, United Monarchy, Divided Monarchy, Judah to the A consideration of selected Old Testament passages with emphasis Fall of Jerusalem, Post-Exilic), using available biblical and extra-biblical on historical background and detailed exegesis from the Hebrew text. materials. Note(s): May be taken multiple times with different content; Note(s): May be taken multiple times with different content; electives are electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisite(s): TTBE 519. Prerequisite(s): TTOT 703 or TTOT 705. Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. Level. Repeat Limit (after first attempt): 10. Repeat Limit (after first attempt): 10. TTOT 718 - Archaeology of Israel Credits 2 TTOT 733 - Seminar in Credits 2-3 The history of excavation, the history and geography of the land and the Introductory grammatical studies in Ugaritic, , Akkadian, Syriac or bearing upon the Old Testament. Note(s): Electives are offered by rotation ; readings in ancient Hebrew and Aramaic inscriptions; and on request. Grade Mode: A. or other advanced Semitic studies. Note(s): May be taken multiple times Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate for credit with different content; electives are offered by rotation and Level. on request; one Semitic language is required for Master of Arts (Old TTOT 720 - Critical Issues in Old Testament Studies Credits 3 Testament) students. Grade Mode: A. Text, canon and examination of the foundations and conclusions of Prerequisite(s): TTOT 703 or TTOT 705. modern historical-critical methods. Special introduction of selected Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Old Testament books to illustrate these topics of general introduction. Level. Note(s): Required for Master of Arts (Old Testament) students. Grade Repeat Limit (after first attempt): 10. Mode: A. TTOT 734 - Readings in the Credits 2-3 Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level, or Graduate A survey of the origin, nature and value of the Greek Old Testament with Level. a reading of selected portions and comparison with the Hebrew text. TTOT 722 - Hebrew Exegesis Credits 2-3 Investigation of the methods of the translators. Note(s): Electives are Reading of Hebrew texts (advanced level) and application of offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. comprehensive exegetical methods to selected texts. Note(s): May be Prerequisite(s): TTOT 703 or TTOT 705; TTNT 502. taken multiple times with different content; required for Master of Arts Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate (Old Testament) students; two credits minimum required for Master of Level. Divinity students. Grade Mode: A. TTOT 745 - World of the Old Testament Credits 2-3 Prerequisite(s): TTOT 703 or TTOT 705. Old Testament backgrounds, including a study of the religion, literature, Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate geography, archaeology, and culture of Israel in its ancient Near Eastern Level. environment. Note(s): Required of Master of Arts (Old Testament) Repeat Limit (after first attempt): 10. students. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the online Talbot Research and Writing Module. Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. TTOT: Old Testament and Semitics 3

TTOT 791 - Old Testament Seminar Credits 1-4 TTOT 880 - Old Testament Seminar Credits 2-4 Supervised research of designated areas of concentration in Old Detailed research in some phase of the Old Testament field, such as Testament literature, history, interpretation or theology. Note(s): May be specific topics in history and introduction or archaeology of selected taken multiple times for credit with different content; three credits are geographical areas. Note(s): May be taken multiple times with different required for Master of Arts (Old Testament) students. Grade Mode: A. content; elective for Master of Theology students; electives are offered by Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Level. Prerequisite(s): TTOT 703 or TTOT 705. Repeat Limit (after first attempt): 10. Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate TTOT 799 - Old Testament Capstone Credit 1 Level. Students will work with an OT professor, initially submitting an exegetical Repeat Limit (after first attempt): 10. project on a given Hebrew passage and then revising it for resubmission TTOT 891 - Research Seminar Credits 3 based on the professor's feedback. Note(s): Required for all Master of Discussion and application of the central areas of Old Testament Arts (Old Testament) students in their final semester unless they choose research and related fields of study. Instruction in research methodology, to write a thesis. Grade Mode: A. including the identification of a problem, the steps taken to resolve it, and Prerequisite(s): TTOT 703 or TTOT 705. writing the results. Grade Mode: A. Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. Level. TTOT 807 - Old Testament Credits 2 Course Fee: $50. A study of the Masoretic notes, the parallel passages and the versions TTOT 892 - Research Seminar Credits 2 with explanation of the variations. Note(s): Elective for Master of Discussion and application of the central areas of Old Testament Theology students; electives are offered by rotation and on request. research and related fields of study. Instruction in research, including the Grade Mode: A. identification of a problem, the steps undertaken to resolve a problem, Prerequisite(s): TTOT 703 or TTOT 705. and writing the results. Note(s): Electives are offered by rotation and on Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate request; second semester to continue research in an area of interest. Level. Grade Mode: A. TTOT 809 - Advanced Exegetical Studies Credits 2-4 Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Application of exegetical methodology to selected passages from the Level. Hebrew text of the Old Testament. Special attention given to the ancient versions and to current scholarship as it relates to text, language, history and interpretive issues. Note(s): May be taken multiple times with different content; elective for Master of Theology students; electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisite(s): TTOT 703 or TTOT 705. Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. Repeat Limit (after first attempt): 10. TTOT 811 - Seminar in Semitic Languages Credits 3 Introductory grammatical studies in Ugaritic, Arabic, Akkadian, Syriac or Modern Hebrew; readings in ancient Hebrew and Aramaic inscriptions; or other advanced Semitic studies. Note(s): May be taken multiple times with different content; elective for Master of Theology students; electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisite(s): TTOT 703 or TTOT 705. Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level. Repeat Limit (after first attempt): 10. TTOT 814 - Readings in the Septuagint Credits 3 A survey of the origin, nature and value of the Greek Old Testament with a reading of selected portions and comparison with the Hebrew text. Investigation of the methods of the translators. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisite(s): TTOT 703 or TTOT 705; TTNT 502. Restriction(s): Must be Doctoral Level, Post Masters Level or Graduate Level.