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2026-2027

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www.gordonconwell.edu

OL910 Intermediate Hebrew or OL915 Advanced Hebrew OT600 level Hebrew Exegesis course OT700 level Hebrew Exegesis course

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OT

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course

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2026-2027

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www.gordonconwell.edu

passages of Genesis and the study of issues raised in scholarly literature, including Genesis in historical criticism, the structure of Genesis, and the nature of its narrative and theology. Prerequisite: OT511. Not offered as independent study. OT627 Exegesis in Exodus Students will be introduced to the content and theology of Exodus, especially the character of the Lord, learn about the book’s structure and narrative artistry, and appreciate its importance in biblical theology and for preaching and teaching. Prerequisite: OT511. Not offered as independent study. OT628 Exegesis of Leviticus Students will be introduced to the content and theology of Leviticus, learn about the book’s structure and narrative artistry, and appreciate its importance for the worshiping life of God’s people, both past and present. Prerequisite: OT511. Not offered as independent study.

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OT

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2026-2027

Source

www.gordonconwell.edu

exegetically related matters as: dictionary usage, grammar, textual criticism, word study, historical and literary context study, and sermon preparation. Special emphasis: covenant theology. Prerequisite: OT511. Not offered as independent study. OT635 Exegesis in Judges An exegetical study of Judges designed to introduce the methods of OT exegesis and hermeneutics. Attention will be given to the book’s literary structure, dominant biblical-theological themes and various legal-ethical issues. Prerequisite: OT511. Not offered as independent study. OT636 Exegesis of Kings This course will provide an introduction to Hebrew exegesis through careful work on select passages from the Books of 1 and 2 Kings. Students will learn methods and tools of exegesis, deepen their facility with Biblical Hebrew, and be prepared for fruitful interpretation of narrative portions of Scripture. The course will also serve as an introduction to the major features of Hebrew narrative prose. Focused time will be spent on the historical context of Kings, the theological outlook of the books, and the role of Kings in the larger narrative of biblical theology.

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OT

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course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.gordonconwell.edu

Prerequisite

OT511. Not offered as independent study.

exegetical skills necessary for the interpretation and proclamation of the Old Testament from a Christian (Christ and Cross-centered) perspective. This will be achieved through translation and exegetical exercises in Hebrew narrative. Lectures will also introduce the theological motifs of conquest texts and provide the historical context in which these events took place. Prerequisite: OT511. Not offered as independent study. OT644 Exegesis in Old Testament Narratives This course develops the language and exegetical skills necessary for the interpretation of the Old Testament through select Hebrew narrative passages that offer a theological reflection on the Lord’s character. As an introduction to exegetical methodology, the course covers Hebrew grammar, narrative syntax, and literary features of the biblical text as it aims to cultivate competence in interpretation and appreciation of Hebrew narrative artistry. Prerequisite: OT511. Not offered as independent study. OT646 Exegesis in the Historical Books The basics of Hebrew exegesis, including its objectives, methods and tools, are taught in connection with selected passages from the historical books. Students are exposed both to the general characteristics and applicability of interpretation of various individual books. Prerequisite: OT511. Not offered as independent study. 89

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2026-2027

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www.gordonconwell.edu

perspective of various sub genres (call narratives, salvation oracles, judgment oracles, etc.). Includes a brief survey of the prophets, and exegesis of selected passages in the prophetic literature. The course draws from Exodus to emphasize the theological backdrop of the prophets. Prerequisite: OT511. Not offered as independent study. OT/PR755 From Text to Sermon Integration of exegesis and homiletics. Presents a realistic, workable method for doing exegesis and homiletics in the busy world of active ministry. Prepare biblical, clear, edifying, and even creative sermons in 10-14 hours. Learning experiences include reading, discussion, lecture, exegesis, practice preaching, watching sermons, and self-critique. OT760 Reading in Old Testament Independent study, any session by petition. See section on reading and research courses for information. OT764 Exegesis of Old Testament Wisdom Literature Course description not available. Please contact Division Chair. OT765 OT Exegesis: The Promise of Zion The course focuses on the development of exegetical skills to interpret Hebrew poetry from select texts in prophecy (major and minor prophets) and poetry (Psalms and Wisdom Literature). In addition to building upon methodology learned in OT 511 and 600-level exegesis, the course emphasizes a particular theme in biblical theology (e.g. “the promise of Zion”) and/or other topics deemed appropriate by the instructor.

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OT

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course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.gordonconwell.edu

Prerequisite

OT 511. Not offered as independent study. OT 511. Not offered as independent study.

figures of speech, parallelism, metrics, line and strophic structure, historical-grammatical exegesis and text criticism. Special introduction to the various poetical books of the Old Testament and samples of exegesis, emphasizing the Psalms. Prerequisite: OT 511. Not offered as independent study. OT773 Old Testament Poetical Books: Lamentations This course will reinforce and refine the exegetical skills developed in prior classes on Biblical interpretation and Hebrew exegesis. The course will focus on the genre of lament in the Old Testament, through the translation and interpretation of the book of Lamentations as well as other key examples of Biblical lament. Focused time will be spent on the literary and linguistic features of Hebrew poetry, a historical-critical analysis of Lamentations in its time and place, the application of Lamentations and lament in a ministry context, and a biblical theology of lament as it occurs throughout Scripture. Prerequisite: OT 511. Not offered as independent study. OT/NT795 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. Prerequisites: OT511, NT502. OT860 Research in Old Testament Independent study, any session by petition. See section on reading and research courses for information. OT891 Old 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. OT892 Old Testament Thesis – Part II A continuation of OT891. Prerequisite: OT891. OT/NT/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. OT926 Exegesis of Genesis (Th.M. Level) Emphasis upon the fundamentals of Old Testament exegesis, reading select Hebrew passages of Genesis and the study of issues raised in scholarly literature, including Genesis in historical criticism, the structure of Genesis, and the nature of its narrative and theology. 90

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OT

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course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.gordonconwell.edu

regard to such exegetically related matters as: dictionary usage, grammar, textual criticism, word study, historical and literary context study, and sermon preparation. Special emphasis: covenant theology. OT935 Exegesis in Judges (Th.M. Level) An exegetical study of Judges designed to introduce the methods of OT exegesis and hermeneutics. Attention will be given to the book’s literary structure, dominant biblical-theological themes and various legal-ethical issues. OT936 Exegesis of Kings (Th.M. Level) This course will provide an introduction to Hebrew exegesis through careful work on select passages from the Books of 1 and 2 Kings. Students will learn methods and tools of exegesis, deepen their facility with Biblical Hebrew, and be prepared for fruitful interpretation of narrative portions of Scripture. The course will also serve as an introduction to the major features of Hebrew narrative prose. Focused time will be spent on the historical context of Kings, the theological outlook of the books, and the role of Kings in the larger narrative of biblical theology. OT937 Exegesis in Conquest Narratives (Th.M. Level) The primary objective of the course is to foster Hebrew language and exegetical skills necessary for the interpretation and proclamation of the Old Testament from a Christian (Christ and Cross-centered) perspective. This will be achieved through translation and exegetical exercises in Hebrew narrative. Lectures will also introduce the theological motifs of conquest texts and provide the historical context in which these events took place. OT944 Exegesis in Old Testament Narratives (Th.M. Level) This course develops the language and exegetical skills necessary for the interpretation of the Old Testament through select Hebrew narrative passages that offer a theological reflection on the Lord’s character. As an introduction to exegetical methodology, the course covers Hebrew grammar, narrative syntax, and literary features of the biblical text as it aims to cultivate competence in interpretation and appreciation of Hebrew narrative artistry. OT946 Exegesis in the Historical Books (Th.M. Level) The basics of Hebrew exegesis, including its objectives, methods and tools, are taught in connection with selected passages from the historical books. Students are exposed both to the general characteristics and applicability of interpretation of various individual books. OT950 Old Testament Prophetical Books (Th.M. Level) A study of the institution and contribution of the prophets from the perspective of various sub genres (call narratives, salvation oracles, judgment oracles, etc.). Includes a brief survey of the prophets, and exegesis of selected passages in the prophetic literature. The course draws from Exodus to emphasize the theological backdrop of the prophets. OT964 Exegesis of Old Testament Wisdom Literature Course description not available. Please contact Division Chair. OT965 OT Exegesis: The Promise of Zion (Th.M. Level) The course focuses on the development of exegetical skills to interpret Hebrew poetry from select texts in prophecy (major and minor prophets) and poetry (Psalms and Wisdom Literature). In addition to building upon methodology learned in OT 511 and 600-level exegesis, the course emphasizes a particular theme in biblical theology (e.g. “the promise of Zion”) and/or other topics deemed appropriate by the instructor. OT970 Old Testament Poetical Books (Th.M. Level) A study of the nature and techniques of Old Testament poetry, including: figures of speech, parallelism, metrics, line and strophic structure, historical-grammatical exegesis and text criticism. Special introduction to the various poetical books of the Old Testament and samples of exegesis, emphasizing the Psalms. 91

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OT

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course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.gordonconwell.edu

exegetical skills developed in prior classes on Biblical interpretation and Hebrew exegesis. The course will focus on the genre of lament in the Old Testament, through the translation and interpretation of the book of Lamentations as well as other key examples of Biblical lament. Focused time will be spent on the literary and linguistic features of Hebrew poetry, a historical-critical analysis of Lamentations in its time and place, the application of Lamentations and lament in a ministry context, and a biblical theology of lament as it occurs throughout Scripture.

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OT

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course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.gordonconwell.edu

literature in Old Testament studies, and to the major developments and methodologies in the modern scholarly study of the Old Testament. Appropriate for students planning to pursue a Ph.D. in Old Testament but also for those in pastoral ministry who want to deepen their understanding of the Old Testament, its historical context, and its interpretive methods. For Th.M students; or MATS OT students with two OT exegesis courses and Intermediate Hebrew. By petition only. OT981 The Old Testament in its Ancient Near Eastern Context This course is an introduction to the civilizations of Mesopotamia, Anatolia, Egypt and the Levant from the rise of cities (ca. 3000 B.C.) to the Achaemenids (ca. 330 B.C.). Relevant points of connection with biblical events and peoples will be highlighted with a view to situate the biblical text within its larger socio-historical and theological framework for the period under consideration. OT/NT981 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. Pre-requisite: Th.M. OT991 Th.M. 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. OT992 Th.M. Thesis – Part II A continuation of OT991. Prerequisite: OT991. Pastoral Care/Psychology (Division of Practical Theology) PC501 Shepherd Care for Pastors This course will prepare students to effectively provide a safe, trusted, and confidential relationship with pastoral leaders struggling with personal, mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual issues. It will identify and address difficult areas that cause them to become ineffective and discouraged in their personal lives and ministry efforts, which could lead to prematurely ending their ministry assignments. PC502 Shepherd Care for Ministry Workers This course introduces students to the spiritual, neuroscientific, and psychological processes that underlie the battles facing international workers in ministry and their personal relationships. Students will learn how the brain processes the stress missionaries face and how to identify the “fleshly vulnerabilities” the enemy has planted in each worker. This course will focus on teaching practical techniques that will help students develop Godly Resilience and learn how to encourage the development of Godly Resilience in ministry leaders and international workers. PC/MC513 Healthy Relationships for Ministry An introduction to intentional self- and relational awareness, and understanding relational health for the purpose of cultivating personal and professional relationships for ministry health which impacts personal and corporate spiritual development. PC521 Pastoral Counseling in Urban Ministry The course serves as a foundational orientation to pastoral counseling as a practice of ministry within the urban context. Enriched by biblical and theological concepts of pastoral counseling the course is designed to explore counseling concepts and strategies associated with varied counseling theories to develop the skills necessary for effective ministry in the Urban setting. It is intended to provide insight into both 92

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OT

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Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.gordonconwell.edu