Course Description: This course is the first of two courses designed to introduce the student to the basics of Biblical Hebrew grammar and syntax. It is intended for both those who wish to acquire Hebrew for use in ministry and for those who intend to go on to advanced academic degrees.

Schedule: Monday, 11:00 to 13:00

Instructors: Brian Irwin

Teaching Methods: Lectures

Other Information: First Semester · One Credit

Course Description: An exploration of contemporary hermeneutical theories, including those of Heidegger,
Gadamer, Habermas, Ricoeur and Levinas. This is an interdisciplinary course, which integrates
aspects of biblical studies with philosophy, semiology and theology. Journals; assignment;
major essay.

Prerequisite: Greek Exegesis KNB 2131HF AD students enrol in KNB6930HF.

Schedule: Wednesday, 9:00 to 11:00

Instructors: Bradley McLean

Teaching Methods: Lectures

Other Information: First Semester · One Credit

Course Description: This course presents an overview of the geography and history of Israel and its place in the ancient Near East from the emergence of Israel in Canaan to the beginning of the Roman period. Students will also be introduced to the major issues relating to historiography.

Schedule: Wednesday, 11:00 to 13:00

Instructors: Brian Irwin

Teaching Methods: Seminars

Other Information: Second Semester · One Credit

Course Description: This course uses the book of Amos as a means of introducing the covenantal values that lay beneath Israel’s approach to social justice. Students will be required to visit and report on a Church-related ministry with a social justice orientation. Through this exercise and classroom activities, students will reflect on the Church’s call to social justice and the way in which this can be realised in the lives of individuals and congregations. Additional emphasis will be placed on the content and shape of the book of Amos and the task of interpreting it as Scripture of the Church.

Schedule: Tuesday, 11:00 to 13:00

Instructors: Brian Irwin

Teaching Methods: Seminars

Other Information: Second Semester · One Credit

Course Description: This course provides practice reading, analyzing, and translating texts from the Greek New Testament, interpreting them with respect to their socio-cultural contexts, and employing them for preaching and teaching. Lecture, discussion. Quizzes; mid-term test; exegetical assignment.

Prerequisite: Introduction to the New Testament Greek (KNB1513Y) (or, 1 year of Greek) and Understanding the New Testament (KNB 1501).

Schedule: Monday, 11:00 to 13:00

Instructors: Bradley McLean

Teaching Methods: Lectures

Other Information: First Semester · One Credit