Course Description This is the first course in the Christian Catechesis program. It will introduce both certificate and degree students to the history and theology of classic Christian formation–its biblical and Christ-centered foundation; its doctrinal, spiritual, and moral orientation; and its place within the worshiping and missional life of the church. Students will examine the …
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Course Description   CH 635-OL covers Medieval Church History and Early Modern Church History. Students will study primary and secondary readings in order to engage the lives, practices, and beliefs of Medieval and Early Modern Christians. With the aid of Christian Scripture, students will be encouraged to consider their providential import and significance for contemporary …
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COURSE DESCRIPTION An introductory study of the grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of biblical Greek using a morphological approach. This two-course sequence prepares the student for exegetical study of the Greek New Testament, and introduces the most important reference tools. These courses will provide the basic skills necessary for translating and interpreting the New Testament. COURSE …
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Course Description An essential introduction to the Bible, its overall theology, historical context, and contemporary interpretation. After considering the overall biblical drama (its themes, shape, and historical claims), there will be a significant focus on how to interpret the Bible faithfully. In addition to regular class work focused on particular texts, the course will require …
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WYB1008H Summary:   Introduction to Old Testament literature and history, with emphasis on application within the church. Course Syllabus: WYB1008 2020 draft .pdf

WYB2521H Summary: This course provides practice in reading and exegesis of the New Testament in Greek. It follows upon Elementary New Testament Greek (or one year of Greek) and presumes a basic knowledge of Greek. The aim is to increase the student’s proficiency in Greek through regular translation and analysis of the New Testament texts, …
View course details “Intermediate Hellenistic Greek I: Readings in the Gospels and Paul”

WYB1501H Summary:   An introduction to the four Gospels in their social, historical and theological settings. Using a “socio-literary” approach, we will study the Gospels within a two-dimensional framework, both centred on what the early Christians called the “gospel” or “Kerygma.” One dimension has to do with social history, the origin and development of Christianity …
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WYB6222H Summary: We will read the books of Ruth and Esther together with a cloud of witnesses from the past and present who found them not only life giving but also, especially in the case of Esther, deeply troubling. We will examine techniques and strategies used for reading these and other Old Testament narratives through …
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WYB1513Y Summary: Basic New Testament Greek grammar. During the first semester, students work through a large portion of the textbook, which introduces basic grammatical and syntactical elements of the language. In the second semester students complete the introductory grammar textbook, and begin reading in the Greek New Testament. Additional Notes: Additional Evaluation: periodic tests, final …
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WYB1101H Summary: This course will provide students with knowledge of, access to, and practice at using original language tools and resources that come in both hardcopy and electronic forms. Students will start by learning the Greek and Hebrew alphabets, including the convention of identifying Hebrew vowels. The course will follow with instruction on the meaning …
View course details “Accessing Hebrew and Greek Text without Knowing the Languages”