Biblical Languages Course Descriptions
Below we have listed for you course descriptions for the courses that make up the Biblical Languages major. If you have further questions, you may speak with one of the following professors who primarily teach in the major: Dr. Byron Curtis and Dr. Jonathan Watt.

6 hours in Bible courses selected from:
BIB 301 "Old Testament Prophecy" (3 hours) Theological and ethical content, with attention to the original life-settings and contemporary relevance of the prophetic literature. Prerequisite: BIB 112, 113, and 200 or permission of instructor.

BIB 302 "Wisdom Literature" (3) The wisdom tradition in Israel and the ancient Near East, with special emphasis on Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes. rerequisite: BIB 112, 113, and 200 or permission of instructor.

BIB 303 "Old Testament Studies" (3) Various topics in the Old Testament. Gives opportunity to study the book of Psalms or a more in-depth examination of some of the Pentateuch or history books. Prerequisite: BIB 112, 113, and 200 or permission of instructor.

BIB 310 "New Testament Epistles" (3) In-depth study of various epistles. Prerequisite: BIB 112, 113, and 200 or permission of instructor.

BIB 312 "Gospel Studies" (3) In-depth study of one of the gospels. Prerequisite: BIB 112, 113, and 200 or permission of instructor.

BIB 314 "New Testament Studies" (3) Study various New Testament books not covered in other courses such as Hebrews, Revelation, and Acts. Prerequisite: BIB 112, 113, and 200 or permission of instructor.

3 hours in:
MIN 210 "Evangelism" (3) A study of the theology, the theory and the practice of evangelism. Prerequisite: BIB 112 and 113.

3 hours in:
BIB 325 "Biblical Theology" (3) Dominant motifs of biblical literature, emphasizing biblical texts, with some review of theological literature and methods. Prerequisite: BIB 112 and 113.

30 hours in biblical languages and linguistics:
GRK 101 "Elementary Hellenistic Greek 1" (3) and GRK 102 "Elementary Hellenistic Greek 2" (3) The purposes of these two courses is to enable students to begin reading and translating the Greek New Testament on their own. Emphasis is placed upon understanding the basic grammar, developing a working vocabulary and basic translation methods. GRK 101 is offered in the fall; GRK 102 is offered in the spring. Prerequisite: GRK 101 is a prerequisite for GRK 102.

GRK 201 "Intermediate Hellenistic Greek" (3) The purpose of this course is to enable students to gain greater proficiency in reading and studying the Greek New Testament. Elements of advanced Greek grammar and syntax are introduced through translation assignments. Basic methods of New Testament Greek exegesis are also demonstrated and practiced. Prerequisite: GRK 102 or permission of instructor.

GRK 202 "Biblical Greek Exegesis" (3) A continuation of Intermediate Hellenistic Greek. It involves the further development of reading facility and the application of exegetical principles and methods. Prerequisite: GRK 201 or permission of instructor.

HEB 101 "Elementary Biblical Hebrew 1" (3) and HEB 102 "Elementary Biblical Hebrew 2" (3) An introduction to biblical Hebrew grammar, with reading in simple biblical prose texts. Offered first and second semester, alternate years.

HEB 201 "Intermediate Biblical Hebrew" (3) Continuation of Hebrew grammar and syntax with emphasis upon reading selected biblical passages on an intermediate level. First semester, alternate years. Prerequisite: HEB 102 or permission of instructor.

HEB 202 "Biblical Hebrew Exegesis" (3) Development of reading facility in the Hebrew Bible, with application of basic exegetical principles. Second semester, alternate years. Prerequisite: HEB 201 or permission of instructor.

LIN 219 "General Linguistics" (3) Basic elements of phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. First semester.

LIN 220 "Applied Linguistics" (3) Issues and topics in historical linguistics, sociolinguistics, and psycholoinguistics. Second semester. Prerequisite: LIN 219.
or LIN 495 may be taken in place of LIN 220