New Testament

Cultivate a deeper understanding of the New Testament’s texts, historical contexts, and theological teaching.

New Testament

In relating the story of Jesus Christ, and in reflecting on what God was doing through Jesus, the New Testament brings the story of the Old Testament to a climax. The New Testament concentration leads you to explore the significance of the ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ within the context of restoring his people and all of creation. Complemented by elective courses in other disciplines, this concentration encourages you to draw on the rich resources of the New Testament in expressing your Christian faith, in addition to providing a firm foundation for advanced studies in New Testament.

Concentration Coordinator: George Guthrie

 

MATS Requirements

For a New Testament concentration in the Master of Arts in Theological Studies program, you will need to complete the following Concentration Requirements in addition to the Foundational Core Courses listed on the MATS program page.

Concentration Requirements Credit Hours
Introduction to New Testament Greek I & II (LANG 550, LANG 551) 6
Intermediate New Testament Greek I & II (LANG 650, LANG 651) 6
Biblical Hermeneutics and Criticism (BIBL 600) 3
Advanced New Testament Exegesis (BIBL 702) 3
New Testament seminar 3

One of the following:

  • Exam Track
    • Comprehensive Examination (3 credits)
    • 600-level New Testament electives (6 credits)
    • General electives (9 credits)
  • Thesis Track
    • Advanced Research Methods & Writing (INDS 725) (3 credits)
    • 600-level New Testament electives (3 credits)
    • Thesis (6 credits)
    • General electives (6 credits)
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The 3 credits of Biblical Languages listed in the Foundational courses are incorporated in this list so that the total credits required for the program is 60.

Worksheet

Download the New Testament Concentration Worksheet (PDF) to keep track of your program and concentration requirements.

 

MDiv Requirements

For a New Testament concentration in the Master of Divinity program, you will need to complete the following courses as part of the Additional Requirements listed on the MDiv program page.

Concentration Requirements Credit Hours
Introduction to New Testament Greek I & II (LANG 550, LANG 551) 6
Intermediate New Testament Greek I & II (LANG 650, LANG 651) 6
Biblical Hermeneutics & Criticism (BIBL 600) 3
Advanced New Testament Exegesis (BIBL 702) 3