Old Testament

• OT 600—Old Testament Introduction. A study of general introduction, including the Old Testament’s inspiration, text, canon, chronology, and historical setting as well as exposure to the various disciplines of OT study and evaluation of the major critical theories. Note that the issues of special introduction are considered in individual English Bible classes. 3 hours, R

• OT 601/602—Elementary Hebrew I and II. A study of basic grammar and vocabulary with translation of Hebrew prose. 3 hours each, R

• OT 611—Pentateuch. Content, exegesis, and theological analysis of the first five books of the Old Testament. Defense of Mosaic authorship and emphasis on the significance of these books as the historical and theological foundation for the rest of the Old Testament. 3 hours

• OT 612—Historical Books. Content, exegesis, and theological analysis of the books Joshua through Esther. Particular attention to special problems of interpretation. 3 hours

• OT 613—Psalms. Content, exegesis, and theological analysis of selected Psalms. Study of the nature and character of Hebrew poetry. Special focus on the themes of worship and messianic theology. 2 hours

• OT 614—Wisdom Books. Content, exegesis, and theological analysis of Job, Ecclesiastes, Proverbs, and Song of Solomon. Special focus on the hermeneutical problems of Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon. 3 hours

• OT 615—Isaiah. Content, exegesis, and theological analysis of Isaiah with particular emphasis on messianic theology and prophecy. Refutation of critical theories and defense of Isaiah’s integrity. 2 hours

• OT 616—Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel. Content, exegesis, and theological analysis of each book. Special focus on the significant political, religious, and social circumstances of the period. 3 hours

• OT 617—Minor Prophets. Content, exegesis, and theological analysis of the Minor Prophets. 3 hours

• OT 701—Hebrew Exegesis I. Study of Hebrew syntax, readings in Hebrew prophecies, and principles for using Hebrew as a tool in sermon preparation. 3 hours

• OT 702/703—Hebrew Exegesis II and III. Advanced study of Hebrew grammar and exegesis. Available to students who meet the criteria. 3 hours each

• OT 704—Biblical Aramaic. Basic grammar of Aramaic and reading of the Aramaic sections of the Old Testament. 2 hours

• OT 710—Preaching Christ from the Old Testament. Survey of the historic methods of preaching from the Old Testament and instruction on how to identify and preach Christ from OT texts. 2 hours

• NT 500/501—Elementary Greek. Basic grammar and vocabulary of New Testament Greek. 3 hours each (no credit)

• NT 600—New Testament Introduction. A study of general introduction, including the New Testament’s inspiration, text, canon, chronology, and historical setting, as well as exposure to the various disciplines of NT study and evaluation of the major critical theories. Note that the issues of special introduction are considered in individual English Bible classes. 3 hours, R

• NT 601/602—Greek Exegesis I and II. Focus on aspects of Greek syntax that are significant for interpretation. Selected readings throughout the New Testament with grammatical analysis. 3 hours each, R

• NT 611—Synoptic Gospels. Content, exegesis, and theological analysis of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Refutation of critical theories concerning the origin of the Gospels and their relationship to each other. 3 hours

• NT 612—John’s Gospel and Epistles. Content, exegesis, and theological analysis of John’s writings excluding Revelation. 3 hours

• NT 613—Acts. Content, exegesis, and theological analysis of Acts with a special emphasis on the ministry of the Holy Spirit. 2 hours

• NT 614—Romans and Galatians. Content, exegesis, and theological analysis of these two soteriological masterpieces. 3 hours

• NT 615—Corinthian Epistles. Content, exegesis, and theological analysis of both epistles. 3 hours

• NT 616—Paul’s Shorter Epistles. Content, exegesis, and theological analysis of the Thessalonian, Prison, and Pastoral Epistles. 3 hours

• NT 617—Hebrews and General Epistles. Content, exegesis, and theological analysis of Paul’s exposition to the Hebrews and the letters of James, Peter, and Jude. 3 hours

• NT 618—Revelation. Content, exegesis, and theological analysis of Revelation with evaluation of the major schemes of interpretation. 2 hours

• NT 700/701—Greek Exegesis III and IV. Advanced study in Greek grammar and exegesis for qualified students. 3 hours each

• Th 601/602—Systematic Theology I and II. A study of the foundational truths of the Christian faith. The first year begins with the study of theology proper, including the doctrine of the Trinity. It also covers the doctrines of anthropology and Christology with special emphasis on the person and work of the Redeemer. 3 hours each, R

• Th 603/604­—Systematic Theology III and IV. A continuation of the systematic study of doctrine with a primary emphasis on soteriology, set forth within the framework of covenant theology. This second year includes the study of ecclesiology and eschatology. 3 hours each, R

• Th 610—Methods of Biblical Theology. Instruction in the methods of biblical theology as an integral element in the interpretive process. Applications of biblical theology to both the Old and New Testaments. 3 hours, R

• Th 611—Basic Hermeneutics. A survey of the history of interpretation and an examination of the essential principles of interpretation necessary for discovering the divinely intended meaning of Scripture. 2 hours, R

• Th 612—Principles of Biblical Exegesis. A continuation of Th 611. Attention to the specific issues of interpretation required for the different genres in Scripture. Instruction in the basic approaches and techniques of getting from the text of Scripture to the sermon. 2 hours

• Th 613—Introduction to Apologetics. Study of the presuppositions and implications of the Christian faith. Attention to the problem of evil, the uniqueness of Christ, and the relationship between science and faith. Includes a practical focus that integrates presuppositionalism with preaching. 3 hours, R

• Th 614—Contemporary Theology. A survey of the history and a biblical evaluation of the doctrine of modern theological systems and theologians. 2 hours

• Th 615—Theological Systems. A survey and evaluation of theological systems at variance with the Reformed faith, such as Romanism, cults, and Dispensationalism. 2 hours

• Th 616—The Westminster Standards. A general study of the Confession and catechisms, including the “Declaratory and Explanatory Statements of the Free Presbyterian Church of North America.” 2 hours, R

• CH 601—Early Christianity. Study of the history of the church from Pentecost to Gregory I with emphasis on the expansion of the church, doctrinal development, and the rise of Papacy. 3 hours, R

• CH 602—Medieval Christianity. Study of the church from Gregory I to the Reformation with special emphasis on the organization of the Roman Catholic Church and its doctrine, especially the Roman sacramental system. Attention will also be given to the Renaissance and its role in preparing Europe for a Reformation. 3 hours, R

• CH 603—Reformation Christianity. Study of the history of the church during the sixteenth century, focusing on various Protestant reformers and their theology. Attention will also be given to the Catholic Reformation and Counter-Reformation, including the doctrinal contents of the Council of Trent. 3 hours, R

• CH 604—Modern Christianity. Study of the history of the church since the Reformation, focusing on the leading movements and on the rise of theological liberalism and its effect upon the church. 3 hours, R

• CH 605—Presbyterian History. Particular focus on the founding and development of Presbyterian denominations in the United States. Includes the history of the Free Presbyterian Church. 2 hours, R

• CH 606—The History of Revivals and Revivalism. A study of the great movements of God’s Spirit in the history of the church, especially during the Great Awakening and the 1859 revivals. Attention will also be given to various theologies of revival and the development of revivalist methods. 2 hours

• CH 607—History of Fundamentalism and Evangelicalism. Attention will be given to the origins and development of the Fundamentalist Movement and the later New Evangelicalism. The class will include a study of the philosophies of each movement and an analysis of the present status of the two movements in American Christianity. 2 hours