Western Seminary Center for Lifelong Learning
Course Descriptions

New Testament Language and Literature

Note: Course syllabi for most courses may be found on the WSCLL student website: www.wscll.net/Syllabi/

NTS 508E – Introducing the Foundation of Greek Exegesis. William Mounce, Ph.D. Recognizing the importance of using the original language for the interpretation of the New Testament, you will acquire a thorough foundation in biblical Greek. You will learn the essentials of grammar and an adequate vocabulary by doing exercises and readings from 1 John and by the use of appropriate language and computer tools. 3 hours or 3 Learning Units.

NTS 509E – Greek Reading and Syntax: Building on the Base for Exegesis. Marc Cortez, Ph.D. Building upon the foundation of grammar and vocabulary, you will read substantial portions of theologically significant passages in all genres of the literature of the New Testament in order to discover the value of the Greek New Testament for theological thinking and Christian living. To these passages you will apply the essentials of Greek syntax with a view to gaining an ability to think syntactically when reading the text and for solving significant doctrinal issues practical to spiritual life and ministry. Prerequisite: NTS 508. 3 hours or 3 Learning Units.

Old Testament Language and Literature

OTS 508E - Introducing the Foundation of Hebrew Exegesis. Jan Verbruggen, Ph.D. In this class, you will acquire a good foundation of Biblical Hebrew. You will learn the basic grammar up to the strong verb. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of basic Hebrew Syntax. You will further sharpen your Hebrew skills by doing exercises, by reading the book of Ruth, by memorizing some basic vocabulary, and by the use of appropriate Hebrew language tools. 3 hours or 3 Learning Units.