Old Testament

Deepen your understanding of the Hebrew Bible as an essential resource for Christian faith, thought, and practice.

Old Testament

In relating the story of God and his chosen people, Israel, the Old Testament lays the foundation for the faith of Christians. The Old Testament concentration leads you to explore, through these ancient writings, the character of God, his commitment to restore his people and all of creation, and both positive and negative human responses to God’s grace. Complemented by elective courses in other disciplines, this concentration encourages you to draw on the rich resources of the Old Testament in expressing your Christian faith, in addition to providing a firm foundation for advanced studies in Old Testament. 

Concentration Coordinator: Matthew Lynch

 

MATS Requirements

For an Old 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 Old Testament Hebrew I & II (LANG 510 & LANG 511) 6
Intermediate Old Testament Hebrew I & II (LANG 610 & LANG 611) 6
Biblical Hermeneutics & Criticism (BIBL 600) 3
Advanced Old Testament Exegesis (BIBL 701) 3
Old Testament seminar 3

One of the following:

  • Exam Track
    • Comprehensive Examination (3 credits)
    • 600-level Old Testament electives (6 credits)
    • General electives (9 credits)
  • Thesis Track
    • Advanced Research Methods & Writing (INDS 725) (3 credits)
    • Thesis (6 credits)
    • 600-level Old Testament electives (3 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 Old Testament Concentration Worksheet (PDF) to keep track of your program and concentration requirements.

 

MDiv Requirements

For an Old 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 Old Testament Hebrew I & II (LANG 510 & LANG 511) 6
Intermediate Old Testament Hebrew I & II (LANG 610 & LANG 611) 6
Biblical Hermeneutics & Criticism (BIBL 600) 3
Advanced Old Testament Exegesis (BIBL 701) 3