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Coursework Required for a
Certificate in Old Testament Studies
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Eighteen semester hours of coursework as follows:
THL 211 Old Testament
Survey I (3)
THL 212
Old Testament Survey II (3)
THL 332 The Biblical
Text (3)
THL
467
Historical Geography of the Bible Lands (3)
THL 473
Archaeology and the Old Testament (3)
and either
THL 475
Ancient Egypt and the Biblical World (3) or
THL 478
Lands of the Bible (3)
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To the
right is a list of those courses that a student must complete for a
Certificate in Old Testament Studies. This
certificate normally requires one academic year (two semesters) to
complete on a part-time basis (see
Suggested Schedule). Those who plan to complete the certificate
over two or more years can take one or two courses a semester. These
courses are not available in the summer session.
Program Purpose
The purpose of this certificate
program is to prepare men and women for Christian leadership and
service.
Program Objectives
On successful completion
of this program, a student should be able to:
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Demonstrate the veracity and reliability of the Bible;
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Demonstrate understanding of the Old Testament and its
implication and application;
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State how
understanding of the social, political and religious background
of the biblical world aids illumination of the Hebrew
Scriptures;
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Demonstrate correlation of relevant archaeological, historical
and biblical material with important sites, roads, and features
in the Bible lands;
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Demonstrate understanding of the basic content of the books of
the Old Testament;
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Demonstrate the place of each book in its particular historical
and canonical setting;
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Show
ability to think theologically about Old Testament themes; and
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Demonstrate familiarity with several critical methodologies for
interpreting the Old Testament. .
Program Prerequisite
This
program is open only to regular (matriculated) students.
Program Requirements
For graduation, a student must have completed a
minimum of 18 semester hours consisting of
THL 211,
212,
332,
467,
473, and either
475
or 478
with
a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 in
the 18 semester hours applicable to the certificate. A
student can not apply more than 15 semester hours credit to a
certificate when earned through the
Open Learning
Program. Generally, it is best for one to apply for admission as a
regular (matriculated) student upon deciding on a specific
certificate, diploma or degree.
See Making Application.
Program Advisement
Each student entering the
Certificate in Old Testament Studies program has an
assigned adviser who will be available for program advisement and
career information. An adviser helps a student create a workable
plan to meet his or her educational objectives within a reasonable
time period.
Application for Graduation
For the conferring of the
certificate students should apply for graduation in the semester
they plan to graduate.
An
Application for
Graduation
must be filed with the Registrar
by midterm for graduation that semester.
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