This course unit introduces the discipline of biblical studies. It examines the context and development of the biblical canon, its structure and contents and the relevant historical, geographical and social background of the biblical world.

This course unit studies the literary forms, dynamic structures and major themes of the books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. It involves close exegetical study of selections from the books of Genesis, Exodus and Deuteronomy.

This course unit investigates the principal literary features and theological import of the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. It addresses one gospel in particular for a close exegetical study.

This course unit studies Israel's poetic literature and practice of prayer and worship as represented in the Psalter. It provides an opportunity to develop exegetical skills in the analysis of Hebrew poetry.

This course unit studies Old Testament wisdom and poetic literature against its historical, sociological and religious background, as well as its distinctive literary forms and theology.

This course unit examines prophecy and prophet in the world of the ancient Middle East and in the literature of the Bible. It surveys the literary forms and structures of selected books of the Old Testament canon, and involves a close exegetical examination of representative texts.

This course unit studies selected texts from the Pauline and post-Pauline literature. It examines their background and context, and involves close exegetical study of selected texts.

This course unit surveys the literature and community represented by the Gospel and letters of John. It examines the structure and forms and themes of the gospel in particular and offers close exegetical study of selected texts.