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Year Course ID Course
RELS 311

History of Ancient Israel

A study of the various eras of the history of the Hebrew people in the Old Testament period, including a survey of attempted historical reconstructions. Attention is given to such features as pre-history, nationalism, government, and social institutions.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): RELS 111
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2025-2026 RELS 311

History of Ancient Israel

A study of the various eras of the history of the Hebrew people in the Old Testament period, including a survey of attempted historical reconstructions. Attention is given to such features as pre-history, nationalism, government, and social institutions.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2026-2027 RELS 311

History of Ancient Israel

A study of the various eras of the history of the Hebrew people in the Old Testament period, including a survey of attempted historical reconstructions. Attention is given to such features as pre-history, nationalism, government, and social institutions.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): RELS 111
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
RELS 320

Dead Sea Scrolls

A survey of the literary, social, cultural, political, and religious contexts of the Dead Sea Scrolls (DSS) and their role in recovering the historical development of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and early Jewish and Christian identities in antiquity.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): RELS 111 or 112
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2025-2026 RELS 320

Dead Sea Scrolls

A survey of the literary, social, cultural, political, and religious contexts of the Dead Sea Scrolls (DSS) and their role in recovering the historical development of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and early Jewish and Christian identities in antiquity.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2026-2027 RELS 320

Dead Sea Scrolls

A survey of the literary, social, cultural, political, and religious contexts of the Dead Sea Scrolls (DSS) and their role in recovering the historical development of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and early Jewish and Christian identities in antiquity.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): RELS 111 or 112
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2025-2026 RELS 326

Gender & the Bible: Text, Tradition & Interpretation

Focuses on issues related to gender (including such topics as the roles and relationships of female and male characters in the Bible) within the contexts of the ancient Near East, Second Temple Judaism, the Greco-Roman world, the Jesus movement and the early Church. Also provides opportunity for the study and critique of the transmission and interpretation of these traditions within the early, medieval, Reformation, and contemporary eras.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 RELS 326

Gender & the Bible: Text, Tradition & Interpretation

Focuses on issues related to gender (including such topics as the roles and relationships of female and male characters in the Bible) within the contexts of the ancient Near East, Second Temple Judaism, the Greco-Roman world, the Jesus movement and the early Church. Also provides opportunity for the study and critique of the transmission and interpretation of these traditions within the early, medieval, Reformation, and contemporary eras.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): RELS 111 or 112
RELS 326

Gender and the Bible—Text, Tradition, and Interpretation

Focuses on issues related to gender (including such topics as the roles and relationships of female and male characters in the Bible) within the contexts of the ancient Near East, Second Temple Judaism, the Greco-Roman world, the Jesus movement and the early Church. Also provides opportunity for the study and critique of the transmission and interpretation of these traditions within the early, medieval, Reformation, and contemporary eras.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): RELS 111 or 112.
Cross-listed: GNDR 326
RELS 329

Elementary New Testament Greek

A continuing study of Koine Greek that is designed to prepare the student for reading the Greek New Testament.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): GREE/RELS 235
Cross-listed: GREE 329
2025-2026 RELS 329

Elementary New Testament Greek

A continuing study of Koine Greek that is designed to prepare the student for reading the Greek New Testament.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 RELS 329

Elementary New Testament Greek

A continuing study of Koine Greek that is designed to prepare the student for reading the Greek New Testament.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): GREE/RELS 235
Cross-listed: GREE 329
RELS 331

Readings in the Greek New Testament

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.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): GREE/RELS 235, 329
Cross-listed: GREE 331
2025-2026 RELS 331

Readings in the Greek New Testament

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.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 RELS 331

Readings in the Greek New Testament

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.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): GREE/RELS 235, 329
Cross-listed: GREE 331
RELS 332

Readings in the Greek New Testament

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.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): GREE/RELS 331
Cross-listed: GREE 332
2025-2026 RELS 332

Readings in the Greek New Testament

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.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 RELS 332

Readings in the Greek New Testament

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.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): GREE/RELS 331
Cross-listed: GREE 332
RELS 336

Elementary Biblical Hebrew

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.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HEBR/RELS 245
Cross-listed: HEBR 336
2025-2026 RELS 336

Elementary Biblical Hebrew

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.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 RELS 336

Elementary Biblical Hebrew

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.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HEBR/RELS 245
Cross-listed: HEBR 336
RELS 337

Readings in the Hebrew Bible

A reading of selected texts from the Hebrew Bible, including a study of Hebrew syntax and an introduction to exegetical methodology.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HEBR/RELS 245, 336.
Cross-listed: HEBR 337
2025-2026 RELS 337

Readings in the Hebrew Bible

A reading of selected texts from the Hebrew Bible, including a study of Hebrew syntax and an introduction to exegetical methodology.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 RELS 337

Readings in the Hebrew Bible

A reading of selected texts from the Hebrew Bible, including a study of Hebrew syntax and an introduction to exegetical methodology.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HEBR/RELS 245, 336
Cross-listed: HEBR 337
RELS 338

Readings in the Hebrew Bible

A reading of selected texts from the Hebrew Bible, including a study of Hebrew syntax and an introduction to exegetical methodology.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HEBR/RELS 337
Cross-listed: HEBR 338
2025-2026 RELS 338

Readings in the Hebrew Bible

A reading of selected texts from the Hebrew Bible, including a study of Hebrew syntax and an introduction to exegetical methodology.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 RELS 338

Readings in the Hebrew Bible

A reading of selected texts from the Hebrew Bible, including a study of Hebrew syntax and an introduction to exegetical methodology.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HEBR/RELS 337
Cross-listed: HEBR 338
RELS 340

Current Issues in Biblical Theology

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.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): RELS 111, 112
NB: Not offered every year See department chair.
2025-2026 RELS 340

Current Issues in Biblical Theology

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.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2026-2027 RELS 340

Current Issues in Biblical Theology

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.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): RELS 111, 112
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
RELS 341

The Pentateuch

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.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): RELS 111
NB: Not offered every year See department chair
2025-2026 RELS 341

The Pentateuch

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.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
2026-2027 RELS 341

The Pentateuch

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.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): RELS 111
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
2025-2026 RELS 342

Psalms & Wisdom Literature

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.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
2026-2027 RELS 342

Psalms & Wisdom Literature

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.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): RELS 111
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
RELS 342

Psalms and Wisdom Literature

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.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): RELS 111
NB: Not offered every year See department chair
RELS 343

Issues in Contemporary Culture

This course examines a number of significant issues currently under discussion by both academics and thinking people in western culture in the light of key biblical texts relating to them. Issues will include: postmodernism, relativism, pluralism, and cultural diversity, tolerance, truth, euthanasia, stem cell research and the perceived connection between violence and religion.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 RELS 343

Issues in Contemporary Culture

This course examines a number of significant issues currently under discussion by both academics and thinking people in western culture in the light of key biblical texts relating to them. Issues will include: postmodernism, relativism, pluralism, and cultural diversity, tolerance, truth, euthanasia, stem cell research and the perceived connection between violence and religion.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 RELS 343

Issues in Contemporary Culture

This course examines a number of significant issues currently under discussion by both academics and thinking people in western culture in the light of key biblical texts relating to them. Issues will include: postmodernism, relativism, pluralism, and cultural diversity, tolerance, truth, euthanasia, stem cell research and the perceived connection between violence and religion.

Course Credits: 3
RELS 350

Biblical Archaeology

A three-week tour of Israel and/or Greece, for the purpose of studying ancient sites and current excavations relating to biblical studies.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): RELS 111, 112
NB: Offered during Summer sessions only.
2025-2026 RELS 350

Biblical Archaeology

A three-week tour of Israel and/or Greece, for the purpose of studying ancient sites and current excavations relating to biblical studies.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Offered during Summer sessions only.
2026-2027 RELS 350

Biblical Archaeology

A three-week tour of Israel and/or Greece, for the purpose of studying ancient sites and current excavations relating to biblical studies.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): RELS 111, 112
NB: Offered during Summer sessions only.
2025-2026 RELS 351

Life & Teaching of Jesus

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.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 RELS 351

Life & Teaching of Jesus

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.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): RELS 112
RELS 351

Life and Teaching of Jesus

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.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): RELS 112
2025-2026 RELS 352

Life & Letters of Paul

A study of the world, life, and mission of Paul, including an analysis of the central message of the Pauline epistles in their historical setting and chronological order.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See Department chair.
2026-2027 RELS 352

Life & Letters of Paul

A study of the world, life, and mission of Paul, including an analysis of the central message of the Pauline epistles in their historical setting and chronological order.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): RELS 112
NB: Not offered every year. See Department chair.
RELS 352

Life and Letters of Paul

A study of the world, life, and mission of Paul, including an analysis of the central message of the Pauline epistles in their historical setting and chronological order.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): RELS 112
NB: Not offered every year. See Department chair.
RELS 355

Aramaic

Basic grammar. An introduction to Aramaic literature by reading passages of the Aramaic sections of Daniel and Ezra and selections from post-biblical Aramaic.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): RELS 245 and 336. (3-0)
2025-2026 RELS 355

Aramaic

Basic grammar. An introduction to Aramaic literature by reading passages of the Aramaic sections of Daniel and Ezra and selections from post-biblical Aramaic.

Course Credits: 3