GK 501 Greek Grammar I (4)*
For the purpose of exegeting the Greek New Testament, the principles of Greek grammar are learned along with the paradigms, vocabulary, and practice translation needed in preparation for exegesis. The student begins with fundamentals and advances through the intermediate Greek level. Students translate and study syntactical principles in several of the New Testament books as a practical exercise in exegesis.

GK 502 Greek Grammar II (4)*
Prerequisite: GK 501
Continuation of Greek Grammar I.
*Note: In the Evening Seminary program, GK 501-GK 502 Greek Grammar I-II are scheduled in a three semester sequence of :
GK 511 Greek Grammar A (3) in the fall,
GK 512 Greek Grammar B (3) in the spring, and
GK 513 Greek Grammar C (2) in the summer.

GK 601 Principles of Greek Exegesis/Exegesis of Galatians (4)
Prerequisite: GK 501-GK 502
A study of the principles for accurate exegesis in the Greek New Testament, and practical application of these principles in exegesis of the book of Galatians. This study includes the historical situation, date, and argument of the book, the application of principles of exegesis, testing these principles by exegesis of texts which are controversial in interpretation, and use of the major principles of textual criticism as they bear upon interpretation. The exegesis of Galatians builds specifically on the methods and principles studied in the first part of the course.

GK 602 Exegesis of 1 Corinthians (3)
Prerequisite: GK 601 Prerequisite or corequisite: RS 601
Exegesis of the book of 1 Corinthians, including the historical situation and date of the book, the argument of the book, and the application of principles of exegesis. Particular emphasis is given to controversial passages. The important issues of church discipline, divorce, and remarriage, legalism versus love, spiritual gifts, the resurrection, and other issues encountered in this epistle are studied.

GK 701 Exegesis of Romans (3)
Prerequisite: GK 601
Exegesis of the book of Romans, including the historical situation and date of the book, the argument of the book, and the application of principles of exegesis. The theology of the epistle is presented with special stress on salvation by faith.

GK 702 Exegesis of Hebrews (2)
Prerequisite: GK 601
Exegesis of the book of Hebrews, including the historical situation and date of the book, the argument of the book, and the application of principles of exegesis. Major stress is given to understanding the spiritual condition of the addressees.

GK 703 Exegesis of Matthew (3)
Prerequisite: GK 601
An exegetical study of this Gospel with special attention to the argument.

GK 704 Exegesis of the Gospel of Luke (3)
Prerequisite: GK 601
An exegetical study of this key gospel with special attention to the argument.

GK 705 Exegesis of the Gospel of John (3)
Prerequisite: GK 601
Studies in the Greek text of the fourth Gospel from an exegetical perspective. Some attention is given to the relationship of John to the synoptics.

GK 706 Exegesis of the Acts of the Apostles (3)
Prerequisite: GK 601
An analytical and exegetical study of the book of Acts, considering style, authorship, argument of the book, geography, and theological problems. Emphasis is upon issues of the baptism of the Spirit, miracles, prophecy, apostles and their ministry, and missionary tactics.

GK 707 Exegesis of 2 Corinthians (3)
Prerequisite: GK 601
An exegetical consideration of the book, including style, vocabulary, authorship, criticism, argument of the book, and special problems.

GK 708 Exegesis of Prison Epistles (3)
Prerequisite: GK 601
An exegetical study of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon including the argument of each book and major textual and critical problems.

GK 709 Exegesis of the Pastoral Epistles (3)
Prerequisite: GK 601
Translation and exegesis of the Greek text of 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus, with attention given to the linguistic and interpretational difficulties and problems of the textual tradition as they affect these letters.

GK 710 Exegesis of James, 1 and 2 Peter, and Jude (3)
Prerequisite: GK 601
James, the Petrine Epistles, and Jude are studied exegetically for their contribution to the revelation of God's truth so that the books may be preached in an expository manner.

GK 711 Rapid Greek Reading (3)
Prerequisite: GK 601
The student will read major portions of the Greek New Testament not studied in other courses. The emphasis is on developing the ability to read the Greek New Testament with some facility in order to increase the student's ability and desire to use the Greek New Testament for personal study.

GK 712 Advanced Greek Grammar (3)
Prerequisite: GK 601
The more difficult syntactical constructions are emphasized. Selected grammatical problems in the Greek New Testament are considered. Students read from grammars such as a Blass-Debrunner-Funk, A.T. Robertson, and Moulton-Howard-Turner.

GK 713 Exegesis in Revelation (3)
Prerequisite: GK 601
Exegesis of the book of Revelation, including the historical situation, authorship, date of book, and audience. Various interpretive approaches are discussed and special attention is given to apocalyptic genre, the book's structural framework, the interpretation of symbols, and the importance of Old Testament allusions,

GK 714 Greek Reading (2)
This course will be sectioned to benefit two groups of students: those who have had basic Greek but who need a review before advancing to other Greek courses, and those who do not need a review but want to improve their reading ability and comprehension. Th.M. students may elect to take this as a 3 s.h. reading course by completing additional requirements.

GK 801 Readings in the Septuagint (3)
Prerequisite: GK 601 and HB 702
Translation of selected portions of the Septuagint, including some comparison with the Hebrew text. An introduction to the historical and literary background of the Septuagint and its place in the New Testament also are provided.

GK 802 New Testament Textual Criticism (3)
Prerequisite: GK 601
An advanced study of the history, materials, and methods of the textual criticism of the New Testament is presented. The contributions during the last several decades are evaluated. The student learns the practical use of the Greek New Testament and its critical apparatus.

GK 803 Exegetical Studies of Theological Issues in the New Testament (3)
Prerequisite: GK 601
Selected theological problems are studied, with a view to training the student to use careful exegesis of the New Testament in solving present-day theological issues. The issues are selected by the class in conjunction with the professor.