BIBLICAL STUDIES

The Synoptic Gospels (including the Synoptic Problem) and Acts

Theology: Themes from the Synoptic Gospels and Acts

Exegesis of at least three chapters from the Synoptic Gospels and Acts

Background: Biblical History – Apostolic Era

Special Module: History of Interpretation

Experiencing Scripture Reading Program

Introduction: Romans, I and II Corinthians and Galatians

Pauline Theology – Central Problems

Exegesis of at least five chapters from the Corpus Paulinium

Background: Political and Social Problems (e.g. Palestine in the first century, the Greek-Roman culture; the Hellenism; the Diaspora)

Special Module: The Text and Canon of the New Testament

Experiencing Scripture Reading Program

Introduction: The Latter Prophets

Theology: Themes from the Latter Prophets

Exegesis of at least five chapters from the Latter Prophets

Background: Biblical History – The Monarchical Era

Special Module: Text and Canon of the Old Testament

Experiencing Scripture Reading Program

Introduction: The Old Testament Writings. Background: The Religious Institutions in Ancient Israel
Theology: The History and Nature of the Old Testament Theology
Hermeneutics and Exegesis
Experiencing Scripture Reading Program

Introduction: Gospel of John, Revelation and General Letters

Theology of John (Central Problems)

Background: Hellenistic Era, Religions and Cults

Experiencing Scripture Reading Program

General Introduction to the Bible

Introduction to the Pentateuch Problem

Theology: Themes from the Pentateuch

Exegesis of at least three chapters from the Pentateuch

Biblical History – Genesis to Judges

Cultural Background – Family Institutions in Old Israel

Special Module: Introduction to the Interpretation of the Bible

Experiencing Scripture Reading Program