| BIBL 1801 | Scripture as Source
of Christian Prayer A study of Christian prayer as rooted in Sacred Scripture. The Psalms as prayer, both in understanding them in their biblical context and in their subsequent use by the Church (e.g., in the Liturgy of the Hours). Pretheology Program/Undergraduate credit only. 3 credits. |
| BIBL 6004 | New Testament Greek
I An introductory course in New Testament Greek grammar with intensive exercises intended to develop facility in reading simple passages from the Gospels. 2 credits. |
| BIBL 6005 | New Testament Greek
II An introduction to middle voice, the aorist, perfect, pluperfect and aorist passive stems of the verb, participles and conditional sentences. Mastering the Greek verb: tenses, moods and voices. The study of grammar is accompanied by continuous reading of the Gospel of Mark. 2 credits. |
| BIBL 6101 | Criticism and
Hermeneutics Studies the "quest for the historical Jesus" from Reimarus to Schweitzer. Examines how the very dichotomy between the Jesus of History and the kerygmatic Christ led to the current theological emphasis on hermeneutical theory. Theories of interpretation include those of Bultmann, Gadamer and Ricoeur. 3 credits. |
| BIBL 6111 | Biblical Hebrew I An introduction to the most basic elements of Hebrew grammar with accent on the noun and the qal stem of the verb, Hebrew thought patterns and sentence structure, plus instruction in use of a Hebrew lexicon. Study of grammar is accompanied by selected readings from Genesis. 2 credits. |
| BIBL 6112 | Biblical Hebrew II A continuation of BIBL 6111. 2 credits. |
| BIBL 6201 | Pentateuch Introduction to critical theories useful to Pentateuchal research; historical and geographical context of the Pentateuch; literary genres; development of Pentateuchal books and their underlying theologies; exegesis of selected passages. 3 credits. |
| BIBL 6203 | Prophetic
Literature The authority, role and key concepts of the Hebrew prophets in the context of their own times and the possible paradigms for the present; an in-depth study of significant passages in the classical prophets; exegesis of selected texts. 3 credits. |
| BIBL 6220 | Isaiah Study of the Book of Isaiah, with attention to questions of authorship, composition, literary genres and theologies; exegesis of selected passages; relationship of Isaiah to various New Testament books. 3 credits. |
| BIBL 6250 | Pseudepigrapha of
the Hebrew Bible The phenomenon of pseudepigraphal literature and the historical/theological context in which it arose; relationship of pseudepigrapha to canonical books of the Old Testament and their relevance to scriptural studies; a survey of selected pseudepigraphal Old Testament books, reviewing their origins, literary genre and theological significance; exegesis of selected passages. 3 credits. |
| BIBL 6501 | Synoptic Gospels The historical-critical approach to the study of the gospels, its limits and benefits, and its acceptability to the Church. The synoptic problem and the consequences of its resolution for study of the gospels. Diverse forms within the gospels and the characteristics of each gospel. 3 credits. |
| BIBL 6503 | Johannine
Literature Consideration of the general characteristics, literary relationships, possible sources, overall structure and recurrent themes in John's Gospel; numerous passages exegeted. Overview of the Johannine epistles and their historical context. 3 credits. |
| BIBL 6505 | Pauline Literature Treatment of Paul's life and background; introduction to each of Paul's letters with attention to the historical situation and major interpretive concerns associated with each; theological development as evidenced from letter to letter; exegesis of selected passages. 3 credits. |
| BIBL 6507 | Luke-Acts Study of the Lucan corpus from viewpoint of its origins, interrelationships, authorship, literary style and key theological concerns; relationship of Luke to other Synoptics as well as his particular characteristics; exegesis of selected passages in the Gospel and Acts. 3 credits. |
| BIBL 6509 | Gospel of Matthew A study of Matthew's Gospel from the viewpoint of its origins, authorship, literary style and key theological concerns; relationship of Matthew to the other Synoptics; Jewish elements in Matthew (e.g., relationship to Old Testament); exegesis of selected texts. 3 credits. |
| BIBL 6511 | Gospel of Mark A study of Mark from the viewpoint of its origins, authorship, literary style and key theological concerns; relationship of Mark to the other Synoptics as well as unique characteristics of the Gospel; exegesis of selected texts. 3 credits. |
| BIBL 6521 | Parables and
Preaching An exegetical-theological analysis of the parables from the lips of Jesus to the Church's pulpit. The place of the parables in Jesus' preaching, their interpretation in the Church yesterday and today and their meaning and message for the past and present. 3 credits. |
| BIBL 6523 | Miracles of Jesus The miracles in Jesus' ministry: Jesus' and His contemporaries' attitudes toward miracles; relation of miracles to preaching the Kingdom; issues of the Form Critical School; exegesis of selected passages. 3 credits. |
| BIBL 6525 | Spirituality of the
Synoptics A study of the Synoptics as basic source of Christian spirituality, dealing with issues of faith, belief, prayer, relationship with God, sacraments and other selected issues. 3 credits. |
| BIBL 6527 | Spirituality of
John A study of the Gospel of John from the viewpoint of his spiritual doctrine; the role of faith for John; Jesus' "signs" and their Christological significance; antinomies in John: light/darkness, life/death; prayer in John. 3 credits. |
| BIBL 6529 | Spirituality of the
Old Testament The OT insight into the progressive revelation of Divine Presence and Fidelity; the creation stories; the Exodus event; the sagas; Divine forgiveness and faithfulness; the call to holiness, its particular and universal aspects. 3 credits. |
| BIBL 6595 | Book of Revelation A study of the Book of Revelation, examining issues related to its authorship and interpretation. The Book is situated within the context of the apocalyptic genre and then studied for its particular message and theology of hope. Special attention is paid to imagery and symbolism in Revelation. 3 credits. |
| BIBL 6601 | Romans and
Galatians A study of Romans and Galatians from the viewpoint of origins, authorship, style, purpose and theological significance; key elements of Pauline doctrine in the two letters; exegesis of selected passages. 3 credits. |