Certificate in Biblical Studies
The Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies provides students with a core foundation in how to read the Bible, namely the academic study and application of methods of interpretation to biblical literature. Those methods draw from the Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation (Dei Verbum) issued at the Second Vatican Council and the secular academy manifest in the Society of Biblical Literature. Traditional-theological, historical-critical, and contemporary-critical methods are all considered fundamental. Philological study of scripture (that is, the original languages) is also strongly valued, but optional. In consultation with the graduate advisor, students will identify a course of study suitable to the student's goals. Courses taken toward the certificate could be transferred toward the degree of Master of Arts in Theology. This certificate differs from the MA and general certificate by allowing specialization in one particular area of Theology.
The certificate requires four courses (12 hours) chosen from the scripture courses selected from those offered for the Masters of Arts in Theology curriculum.
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| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select four courses (12 hours) from the following: | 12 | |
| The Pentateuch | ||
| Prophets and Visionaries | ||
| Wisdom Literature | ||
| Law of Moses | ||
| The Interpretation of the History of Israel | ||
| The Gospel of Matthew | ||
| The Gospel of Mark | ||
| The Gospel of Luke and the Acts | ||
| The Johannine Literature | ||
| Theology of Paul | ||
| Original Language Tools for Biblical Studies | ||
| Psalms & Passion Narratives | ||
| Biblical Hebrew | ||
| Biblical Greek I | ||
| Biblical Greek II | ||
| Advanced Topics in Antiquity | ||