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NT/OT517 Interpreting the Bible (or NT502 or OT511) Ethics course (any ET course)

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NT

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2026-2027

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www.gordonconwell.edu

NT Narrative Greek Exegesis course NT Epistle Greek Exegesis course NT elective (600 level or higher) NT elective in History/Archaeology or Cultural Backgrounds ** OT Elective (OT511 or other) BIBLICAL STUDIES ELECTIVES (2 courses) Any GL, NT, OL, or OT course Any GL, NT, OL, or OT course SUMMATIVE EVALUATION (no credit) MATS – OLD TESTAMENT TRACK GENERAL CORE REQUIREMENTS (9 courses)

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NT

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course

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2026-2027

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www.gordonconwell.edu

religious and philosophical thought germane to New Testament literature and theology. NT572 The Jewish World of the New Testament In order better to interpret the New Testament, the course will survey the history, literature and practices of Judaism from the Maccabean revolt (175 BC) to the great revolt under Hadrian (AD 135). NT/CL/OT574 Biblical Theology of Leadership This course explores the foundational teachings and primary metaphors of leadership in the Bible. These teachings and metaphors are understood in the context of God’s larger calling on the covenant community in redemptive history. Some attention is also given to contemporary metaphors for ministry. Prerequisites: OT 500, NT 501, NT/OT517. NT577 Biblical Theology: New Testament Focus Course description not available. Please contact Division Chair. NT/OT581 The Bible in Its Ancient Near Eastern Context The course is an introduction to the cultures of the Ancient Near East as they impact the civilizations of the Old Testament and how these cultural patterns set the trajectories for the ANE contexts of the New Testament. With this broad sweep of Mesopotamia, Anatolia, Egypt, the Levant and Mediterranean basin from the rise of cities (ca. 3000 B.C.) to the Achaemenids, Hellenistic and Early Roman Period (1st Cent. AD), the goal of the course is to provide theological foundations to the revelation of Yahweh in ancient Israel against the cultural background of the Great Powers (Egypt and Greater Mesopotamia) and their successors Greece and Rome. NT582 Suffering and Joy in the New Testament Why do people suffer? The New Testament (with some attention to the Old Testament) gives reasons and responses to suffering which relate to God’s nature. A practical foundation for dealing with people in difficult circumstances. 83

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NT

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course

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2026-2027

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www.gordonconwell.edu

CERTIFICATE IN URBAN MINISTRY (Hamilton, Charlotte, online) ☐ CT500 Introduction to Theological Studies ☐ OT500 Exploring the Old Testament ☐ NT501 Exploring the New Testament ☐ MC670 Working with the Marginalized Poor ☐ MC/SE602 Church & Community: Introduction to the Public Ministry of the Church ☐ World Missions course (WM627 or WM661) CERTIFICATE IN WORKPLACE THEOLOGY & ETHICAL LEADERSHIP (Hamilton, online) ☐ ET642 Workplace Ethics ☐ ET/TH648 Workplace Theology ☐ SE630 Redeeming Capitalism ☐ CL503 Foundations for Leadership ☐ AP/MC612 Practical Apologetics ☐ ET860 Research in Ethics course

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NT

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course

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2026-2027

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www.gordonconwell.edu

theological relationship between the testaments, inaugurated eschatology and related themes. May focus on the distinctive themes of various New Testament authors or on a specific author or theme. Prerequisites: GL502 and NT502. NT/OT795 Biblical Theology Seminar A seminar on the primary themes and fundamental issues shared by both Testaments. Students present papers for formal critique and discussion on relevant topics within the discipline of Biblical Theology. NT860 Research in New Testament Independent study, any session by petition. See section on reading and research courses for information. NT891 New Testament Thesis – Part I Intensive research into a topic leading to the production of a thesis under the guidance of a thesis director. Interested students should inquire with a member of the Biblical Studies Division to discern if this course fits one’s vocational goals. NT892 New Testament Thesis – Part II A continuation of NT891. Prerequisite: NT891. NT/OT/TH910 Theological Hermeneutics A discussion of main theories and concepts of hermeneutics, with particular attention being paid to the relationship between exegesis and systematic theology; contextual and missional issues. Offered at the Th.M. level. NT913 Exegesis of Mark (Th.M. Level) This course follows a sequential exegetical assessment of the Gospel of Mark, with the purpose of sharpening the exegetical skills learned in NT502 and developing familiarity with the Gospel’s historical background, as well as its narrative and theological features, with particular emphasis on Jesus’ identity, 85

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NT

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course

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2026-2027

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www.gordonconwell.edu

secondary literature, and the major issues related to advanced New Testament studies, including scholarly editions of Hebrew, Aramaic, Latin, and Greek texts (Old and New Testament, Jewish literature, Greco-Roman literature, inscriptions, papyri), the lexicons, dictionaries, encyclopedias, and commentaries which scholars use to interpret these texts, and the major issues and methods of New Testament research. Designed for Th.M students; or MATS NT students with two NT exegesis courses and Intermediate Greek. By petition only.

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NT

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course

Edition

2026-2027

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www.gordonconwell.edu

theological relationship between the testaments, inaugurated eschatology and related themes. May focus on the distinctive themes of various New Testament authors or on a specific author or theme. NT/OT981 The Bible in Its Ancient Near Eastern Context The course is an introduction to the cultures of the Ancient Near East as they impact the civilizations of the Old Testament and how these cultural patterns set the trajectories for the ANE contexts of the New Testament. With this broad sweep of Mesopotamia, Anatolia, Egypt, the Levant and 86

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NT

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course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.gordonconwell.edu