Course Description-DBS

DOCTOR OF BIBLICAL STUDIES

ADVANCED DOCTORAL SEMINARS

Course	Description	Credis
BITH 890	Introduction to theological research This course is an introduction to the process of collecting, organizing, evaluating and citing information used in various types of research in order to communicate ethically, accurately, and clearly in an academic setting. Topics include Internet and library resources (print and electronic) essential to biblical studies; as well as the Chicago Manual of Style.	5 hrs
BITH891	Advanced Hermeneutics The purpose of this class is to investigate biblical interpretation in light of current theological, philosophical, ecclesiological, historical and social challenges. The student will be exposed to current trends in biblical hermeneutics.	5 hrs
BITH892	Trends in New Testament Theology. A study of the history and methods of biblical theology and examination of the major themes of the principal New Testament writers in the light of their historical backgrounds.	5 hrs
BITH893	Trends in Old Testament Theology A study of the history and methods of biblical theology and examination of the major themes of the Old Testament writings in the light of their historical backgrounds.	5hrs
BITH894	894 Advanced Systematic Theology The study of contemporary theological positions, including a survey of the philosophical and theological thought leading up to the present scene.	5 hrs
BITH897	Advanced NT Exegesis A comprehensive survey of morphology and syntax, the building of a Greek vocabulary, an introduction to textual criticism, and the development of an exegetical methodology with reading in selected passages of the Greek New Testament. Designed to emphasize the value of Greek study as a tool for understanding the biblical text..	5 hrs
BITH898	Advanced OT Exegesis Application of exegetical methodology to selected passages from the 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..	5 hrs
BITH900	900 Knowledge Area Module (KAM) I KAMs are scholarly papers that demonstrate the doctoral student's academic mastery of a theological subject. The student chooses and researchs the subject with the guidance of a faculty mentor.	6 hrs
BITH901	900 Knowledge Area Module (KAM) II KAMs are scholarly papers that demonstrate the doctoral student's academic mastery of a theological subject. The student chooses and researchs the subject with the guidance of a faculty mentor..	6 hrs
BITH902	900 Knowledge Area Module (KAM) III KAMs are scholarly papers that demonstrate the doctoral student's academic mastery of a theological subject. The student chooses and researchs the subject with the guidance of a faculty mentor.	6 hrs
BITH906	Advanced Theological Research The techniques for gaining bibliographic control over the literature of theological subjects, as well as attention to the planning, preparation, and writing of a doctoral dissertation are covered in this course.	5 hrs
BITH910	Dissertation Continuing work on dissertation after completion of Advanced Theological Research course.	12 hrs

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