New Testament Department(ND) 

ND110 Introduction to New Testament (3) A study of important theological concepts in the New Testament, focusing on the principles of textual criticism and their application; background and language study of the New Testament.

ND111 Greek I (3) First semester; introduction to elementary Greek Grammar. Second semester; completion of Syntax and introduction to Greek exegesis, using selected New Testament passages. It is strongly recommended that the two semester are taken in immediate sequence.

ND112 Inter-testamental Era (3) A study of text, canon, language, geography, history, the literature, and an overview of the message of the Old Testament and New Testament era. Especially, an intensive studies in historical and biblical background in New Testament.

ND113 Luke & Acts (3) An exposition of the Theological argument of the Book of Acts, with consideration of hermeneutical principles historical issues involved in the interpretation of historical narrative literature. Exegesis of selected portions of the Greek text with special attention to Luke's theology as determined by reduction-critical analysis and the work of Holy Spirit who energized apostles land first Christian church through the gospel of Luke and Acts.

ND212 Greek II (3) The elements of New Testament Greek vocabulary, morphology and syntax along with concentrated experience in reading from the Greek New Testament.

ND213 Johannine Gospel & Epistles (3) An introductory course to the Fourth Gospel, exploring various theological themes presented in the book. Moreover, history and presupposition of the discipline a consideration of the basic themes developed in Johannine Gospel and Epistles from the standpoint of biblical theology.

ND215 Book of Romans (3) An in-depth study into the book of Romans.

ND311 New Testament Theology (3) A survey of biblical theology presented in the New Testament; major theological motifs of the Message and Ministry of Jesus as recorded in the four Gospels; proclamation of the Kerygma and the formation of the early church.
 
ND313 Books of Gospel (3) A study of the message of Jesus, His person and work, and a comparative presentation of the distinctive outlook of the synoptic sources and the evangelists themselves in the view of theology of ministry. And then, an introductory course to the Fourth Gospel, exploring various theological themes presented in the book. 

ND314 Revelation (3) An exegetical study of the book of Revelation, including a critical analysis of the main types of interpretation.

ND401 Bible Overview of the New Testament (3) A study of the guideline for reading full texts of the New Testament; essential points, perspectives, and classification of biblical content, backgrounds, history, and related topics in the New Testament.

ND413 Pauline Epistles (3) History and presupposition of the discipline a consideration of the basic themes developed in Pauline Epistles from the standpoint of biblical theology.

ND415 New Testament Exegesis (3) A study of exegetical significant categories of Greek grammar and the resources available for understanding these categories; attention is given to significant New Testament texts involving grammatical questions and to the place of grammar in exegesis.

ND500 Survey of the New Testament (3) A study and survey of important introductory, theological concepts in the New Testament, focusing on the principles of textual criticism and their application; background and language study of the New Testament.

ND501 Greek Grammar (3) This study if the first part of two semester biblical language course. First semester; introduction to Greek Grammar. Second semester; completion of Syntax and introduction to Greek exegesis, using selected New testament passages. It is strongly recommended that the two semesters are taken in immediate sequence.

ND502 Greek Syntax (3) This study if the second part of two semester biblical language course. First semester; introduction to Greek Grammar. Second semester; completion of Syntax and introduction to Greek exegesis, using selected New Testament passages. It is strongly recommended that the two semesters are taken in immediate sequence.
 
ND591 Synoptic Gospel (3) A study of the message of Jesus, His person and work, and a comparative presentation of the distinctive outlook of the synoptic sources and the evangelists themselves in the view of theology of ministry for the M. Div. degree applicant.

ND600 Theology in the New Testament (3) A survey of biblical theology presented in the New Testament; major theological motifs of the Message and Ministry of Jesus as recorded in the four Gospels; proclamation of the Kerygma and the formation of the early church, in the standpoint of pastoral, biblical, and theological issues for the M. Div. applicant.

ND601 Books of Gospels (3) A study of the Sermon of Jesus on the Mount with various perspectives using biblical text including study of Jesus' historical life and His teachings in the New Testament, and also an introductory course to the Fourth Gospel, exploring various theological themes presented in the book. An exegetical study of the book is additionally required of the M. Div. candidates.

ND692 Books of John (3) History and presupposition of the discipline a consideration of the basic themes developed in Johannine Epistles from the standpoint of biblical theology.

ND694 General Epistles (3) History and presupposition of the discipline a consideration of the basic themes developed in Pauline Epistles from the standpoint of biblical theology. Especially, a theological study of 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1, 2, & 3 John, and Jude in the standpoint of ministry.

ND700 Exegetical Method of the N.T. (3) A study of exegetical significant categories of Greek grammar and the resources available for understanding these categories; attention is given to significant New Testament texts involving grammatical questions and to the place of grammar in exegesis.

ND701 Bible Reading Guidance of the New Testament (3) A study of guidance for chronological reading full texts of the New Testament; essential points, perspectives, and chronological classification of biblical content, backgrounds, history, and related topics in the New Testament.

ND702 Life of St. Paul (3) Through a historical and biblical study of life of St. Paul, wide understanding about New Testament will be earned. 
 
ND793 Luke & Acts (3) An exposition of the Theological argument of the Book of Acts, with consideration of hermeneutical principles historical issues involved in the interpretation of historical narrative literature. Exegesis of selected portions of the Greek text with special attention to Luke's theology as determined by reduction-critical analysis and the work of Holy Spirit who energized apostles land first Christian church through the gospel of Luke and Acts.

ND794 Book of Romans (3) An exegetical study through the book of Romans.

ND801 Advanced Greek Reading (4) An advanced reading course of selected passages in biblical Greek designed to enable students to understand and help for interpretation or exegesis for the Th. M. candidates.

ND802 Critical Methodology in the New Testament (4) A study of the critical way in interpretation of the New Testament and its criticism, included literally, formally, socially, and traditionally. And also historical and presuppositions of the discipline, a consideration of the advanced themes developed in the New Testament from the standpoint of biblical theology through the critical approaches.

ND803 Theology of Synoptic Gospels (4) Advanced studies of history and presupposition of the discipline a consideration of the applied and upgrade themes developed in Synoptic Gospels from the standpoint of theological issue for the Th.M. candidates.

ND804 Johannine Theology (4) Advanced studies of history and presupposition of the discipline a consideration of the applied themes developed in Johannine Epistles from the standpoint of theological issue for the Th.M. candidates.

ND805 Pauline Theology (4) History and presupposition of the discipline a consideration of the applied themes developed in Pauline theological truths from the standpoint of biblical theology through Acts, Pauline Epistles.

ND806 New Testament Exegesis (4) An advanced study of exegetical significant categories of Greek grammar and the resources available for understanding these categories; attention is given to significant New Testament texts involving grammatical questions and to the place of grammar in exegesis applied to theological interpretation and exposition for the Th.M. candidates.
 
ND807 Advanced New Testament Hermeneutics(4) An advanced study of the applied principles of interpretation of the New Testament. A comparison of interpretation methodology across the theological spectrum will also be conducted for the Th.M. candidates.

ND808 Advanced Theology in the New Testament (4) An advanced survey of biblical theology presented in the New Testament; major theological motifs of the Message and Ministry of Jesus as recorded in the four Gospels; proclamation of the Kerygma and the formation of the early church, in the standpoint of pastoral, biblical, and theological issues for the Th.M. applicant.

ND809 Background of the New Testament Era (4) A comparison and studies of process in the Bible as a canon with other copies; their historical and biblical issues. And also study of text, canon, language, geography, history, the literature, and an overview of the message of the Old Testament. An intensive study in historical and biblical background in New Testament. An intensive study in historical and biblical background in New Testament era.

ND810 Scholars of the New Testament (4) An advanced study of thought and emphasis of the New Testament scholars.

ND901 New Testament Seminar I (4) A critical investigation of historical, literary, religious, and cultural backgrounds pertaining to the interpretation of the New Testament.

ND902 New Testament Seminar II (4) A critical review of the history of interpretation of the New Testament, with emphasis on contemporary issues in the New Testament theology and hermeneutics.

ND903 The Synoptic Gospels (4) A critical study of the relationships between the Synoptic Gospels, an investigation of the various theories to explain the similarities and differences in the Synoptic, and an examination of the methods of source criticism.

ND904 The Christological Use of the O.T. in the N.T. (4) A study of the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament through the exegesis of selected Christological texts in Lucan and Pauline writings with attention to current hermeneutical approaches to the use of the Old Testament by the New Testament.

ND905 Advanced New Testament Textual Criticism (4) A study of the history, and praxis of the New Testament textual criticism, with emphasis on acquaintance with the Greek manuscripts and on analysis of competing text-critical theories.
 
ND906 The Criticism and Theology of Matthew and Mark (4) A study of the theology of Matthew and Mark and the interpretation of these Gospels in the context of recent critical discussion.

ND907 New Testament Theology (4) The examination of major New Testament theologies, which is intended as a summary course for the New Testament Th.D. majors.

ND908 The Theology of the General Epistles (4) A study of the central theological concepts in Hebrews and the Epistles of James, Peter, and Jude, based on exegesis of key passages and interaction with contemporary studies of these epistles.

ND909 Bible Research New Testament (4) A study of the major areas of biblical content, backgrounds, history, hermeneutics, and related topics in the New Testament. 

ND910 Analysis of New Testament Books (4) An independent study in which the student prepares his or her own detailed analytical outline of each of the New Testament books, with a summary of the argument of each book and a brief survey of its historical setting.

ND911 New Testament Doctoral Practicum (4) An advanced study in the New Testament exegetical method with emphasis on teaching exegesis in Ephesians, 1 Corinthians, or Romans to seminary-level students The student teaches portions of the book to Th. M. students in the practicum class and leads discussions under the supervision of a New Testament professor.

ND912 New Testament Pedagogy (4) A student internship with a professor of the department in which the practice of teaching and the details of class preparation, examination, and grading are discussed with the professor. The course involves the study of teaching in areas related to the New Testament and is designed to prepare students for teaching New Testament courses at a Bible college or seminary level.

ND920 New Testament Seminar (4) This course is similar to the Old Testament seminar in that it will cover current exegetical issues and scholarship issues within New Testament research. Pastoral ministry problems will be focused on using these issues discovered in the seminar. The student will be required to do an integration paper for completion of the course requirements. 

ND930-939 Selected Topics in New Testament Exegesis(4) This course will present special topics on New Testament Exegesis and relate them to the practice of preaching and teaching for pastor. The course will feature a selected New Testament scholar and will require the student to produce a major integration paper. 
 
ND991 Seminar in Pauline Literature I (4) The first part of a study of the settings, themes, purposes, and problems of Paul's Epistles in chronological order.

ND992 Seminar in Pauline Literature II (4) The second part of a study of the settings, themes, purposes, and problems of Paul's Epistles in chronological order.

ND993 Seminar in the Synoptic Gospels and Acts (4) A study of the Synoptic Gospels and Acts, with attention to the themes, emphases, problems, and differences of the books.

ND994 Seminar in Hebrews and the General Epistles (4) A study of the settings, themes, purposes, and problems of Hebrews and the General Epistles excluding the Johannine Epistles.