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Course ID	Course
RELS 331	RELS 331 Readings in the Greek New Testament Course Credits: 3 A reading of selected texts from the New Testament, including a study of Greek syntax and an introduction to exegetical methodology. Students are also introduced to the reading of ancient manuscript. Cross-listed: GREE 331 Prerequisite(s): GREE/RELS 235, 329
RELS 332	RELS 332 Readings in the Greek New Testament Course Credits: 3 A reading of selected texts from the New Testament, including a study of Greek syntax and an introduction to exegetical methodology. Students are also introduced to the reading of ancient manuscript. Cross-listed: GREE 332 Prerequisite(s): GREE/RELS 331
RELS 336	RELS 336 Elementary Biblical Hebrew Course Credits: 3 A continuing study of the grammar and vocabulary of biblical Hebrew, designed to prepare the student for serious reading and study of the Hebrew Bible. Cross-listed: HEBR 336 Prerequisite(s): HEBR/RELS 245
RELS 337	RELS 337 Readings in the Hebrew Bible Course Credits: 3 A reading of selected texts from the Hebrew Bible, including a study of Hebrew syntax and an introduction to exegetical methodology. Cross-listed: HEBR 337 Prerequisite(s): HEBR/RELS 245, 336.
RELS 338	RELS 338 Readings in the Hebrew Bible Course Credits: 3 A reading of selected texts from the Hebrew Bible, including a study of Hebrew syntax and an introduction to exegetical methodology. Cross-listed: HEBR 338 Prerequisite(s): HEBR/RELS 337
RELS 340	RELS 340 Current Issues in Biblical Theology Course Credits: 3 An examination of the topics currently being discussed in biblical theology, such as the possibility and methodology of a biblical theology, apocalyptic and eschatology, covenant and election, redemption and freedom, worship, church, the righteousness of God, history, society, law and gospel, faith, canon, life and death, suffering, creation, atonement and reconciliation, sin and guilt, wisdom, and worldview. Prerequisite(s): RELS 111, 112 NB: Not offered every year See department chair.
RELS 341	RELS 341 The Pentateuch Course Credits: 3 A study of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible with special reference to introduction, exegesis, and history. Attention is given to their historical and theological significance for both Judaism and Christianity. Prerequisite(s): RELS 111 NB: Not offered every year See department chair
RELS 342	RELS 342 Psalms and Wisdom Literature Course Credits: 3 An introduction to the place, function, and form of the Psalms and wisdom literature within the context of other ancient Near Eastern literature, including an analysis of selected examples such as Job, Ecclesiastes, and Proverbs. Prerequisite(s): RELS 111 NB: Not offered every year See department chair
RELS 351	RELS 351 Life and Teaching of Jesus Course Credits: 3 A study of the life of Jesus through the eyes of the four evangelists, with special reference to Jesus' teaching on God, man, the Kingdom, righteousness, and prayer. An evaluation of the extra-biblical view of the person of Jesus. Students are also introduced to the major issues and topics discussed over the last centuries of historical Jesus research. Prerequisite(s): RELS 112

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