Examines the Pauline Epistles and Hebrews with focused attention to exegetical and theological interpretation of selected Greek texts. Explores the life, mission, and theology of the Apostle Paul. Analyzes the historical, literary, and theological dimensions of the letters and Hebrews in their relationship to apostolic history and the the life and mission of the early church. Emphasizes the development of disciplined interpretive skills for scholarly study, teaching, preaching, and ministry contexts, and integrates exegetical analysis with theological reflection and spiritual formation.

Examines the Synoptic Gospels and Acts through advanced exegetical, literary, historical, and theological analysis. Develops interpretive competence in narrative and redaction criticism through engagement with selected Greek texts. Explores the distinctive theological purposes of the Synoptic Gospels and Acts and their contribution to early Christian proclamation. Integrates close textual analysis with theological synthesis and reflective application appropriate to graduate-level biblical study and ministry contexts.

Builds on prior New Testament Greek study through close reading of selected texts, emphasizing syntax, discourse, semantics, textual criticism, phrasing diagrams, and exegetical method. Students apply intermediate syntactical and lexical analysis to extended Greek passages and develop competence in moving from detailed textual observation to theological synthesis and responsible interpretation for teaching, preaching, or scholarly work.

Provides an exegetical and theological study of Romans through Revelation via close reading of the Bible in contemporary translation. The course examines historical, cultural, and literary contexts, major theological arguments, and the development of early Christian doctrine and practice. Emphasis is placed on responsible interpretation, theological synthesis, and application for Christian life and ministry.

In-depth theological study of a major theme (or closely related group of themes) traced across the New Testament. Students engage biblical texts in contemporary translations, evaluate scholarly perspectives, and develop coherent theological reflection attentive to canonical shape and contemporary contexts.

Provides an exegetical and theological study of Matthew through Acts via close reading of the Bible in contemporary translation. The course examines historical, cultural, and literary contexts, major narrative structures, and central theological themes shaping early Christian proclamation and practice. Emphasis is placed on responsible interpretation, synthesis of biblical theology, and application for Christian life and ministry.

Focused study of a specific New Testament book or corpus using a contemporary translation. Emphasizes literary structure, theological themes, historical context, and contemporary application. Course focus varies by semester. Repeatable for credit with different focus.

Continues the study of introductory New Testament Greek with further investigation of morphology, grammar, and high-frequency vocabulary, emphasizing reading competence and the use of Greek for interpreting the New Testament.

Introduces New Testament Greek, focusing on phonology, morphology, grammar, and high-frequency vocabulary, with attention to accurate reading and the use of Greek as a foundational tool for interpreting the New Testament.

This capstone course in biotechnology considers the theoretical and practical aspects of implementing biotechnology, paying particular attention to current issues including: (1) technology transfer and commercialization; (2) patent protection in biotechnology; (3) Good Laboratory Practices (GLP); (4) Good Manufacturing Practices (Food and Drug Regulations, 2002 edition); (5) Good Clinical Practices (GCP); (6) Research Ethics Board guidelines; (7) validation studies; (8) downstream processing and the recovery of purified products; (9) novel developments in methodology.