Calvary Baptist Church: Department of Bible

106 The Journey from Texts to Translations

The process used by God in the origin and development of the written word is a testimony to the sovereignty and grace of our Lord. In this class, we will explore the path from the writing of the Bible through its canonization, transmission, and translation, with emphases and time taken to account for the science of textual criticism and the art of translation theory. Also, a brief history of the English Bible and related issues such as the KJV debate will be explored.

Spring II, Mondays, 6 p.m. - Luciano

110 Elements of Hebrew and Greek for Advanced Bible Study
Students of the Bible are often apprehensive about studying the biblical languages. Acquiring proficiency to read these archaic languages takes years and is very expensive. This course, however, is a practical introduction to the basic principles of Hebrew and Greek. The ultimate goal of this course is to help the student become skilled at using lexical aides such as concordances and exegetical commentaries. While the student will not learn from this course how to read Hebrew or Gree with any proficiency, the student will learn how to pronounce, transliterate, and find the meaning of words in the original languages. This skill will enhance the student's biblical studies.

Fall II, Saturdays, 10:35 a.m. - Taylor
Spring I, Mondays, 6 p.m. - Taylor

Old Testament Hebrew

This four-course series introduces the grammar and vocabulary of Old Testament Hebrew. The goals are for you to acquire beginning ability to read the Hebrew Old Testament, to use Hebrew in a practical way in your study of God's Word, and to utilize the study aids available.

111A Using Old Testament Hebrew I

Focuses on the alphabet, word structure, vowels, sentence structure, the form and function of the definite article, sign of the direct object, verb forms, and noun forms.

Fall I, Mondays, 7:35 - Hurt, Jr.

111B Using Old Testament Hebrew II

Prerequisite: 111A or consent of the instructor.

Focuses on the form and use of adjectives, propositions, conjunctions; use and forms of vowel letters; and more verb forms.

Fall II, Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - Hurt, Jr.

111C Using Old Testament Hebrew III

Prerequisite: 111B or consent of the instructor.

Focuses on more verb forms, the imperative, the participle, the infinitive absolute and construct, the waw consecutive, and grammatical structure.

Spring I, Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - Hurt, Jr.

111D Using Old Testament Hebrew IV

Prerequisite: 111C or consent of the instructor.

Focuses on more verb forms and on pronoun suffixes; the latter half of the course is devoted to using the Old Testament Hebrew in the exegetical process.

Spring II, Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - Hurt, Jr.

New Testament Greek
In a novel approach to learning the language of the New Testament, these courses show the value of knowing how Biblical Greek works, without overwhelming the student with memory work. Foundations I and II introduce key differences between Greek and English grammar. The follow-up grammar courses are for students who wish to commit to an in-depth study of the language.

116A New Testament Greek Foundations I

How to say and write the Greek alphabet. Greek/English twins. Difficulties face by English Bible translations. Vocabulary games. Introduction to nouns and their declesion, case, gender, and number. Overview of Greek Bible study tools. Homework is limited to memorizing the alphabet.
Fall I, Mondays, 6 p.m. - M. Muñoz
Spring I, Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - M. Muñoz

June 2008, Mondays, 6 p.m. - M. Muñoz

116B New Testament Greek Foundations II

Prerequisite: 116A or consent of the instructor

The Greek article. Further study of nouns and case. Introduction to verbs. How verbal aspect, mood, etc. affect theological interpretation. Participles and infinitives. Introduction to textual criticism. Homework is limited to memorizing the Greek article.

Fall II, Mondays, 6 p.m. - M. Muñoz
Spring II, Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - M. Muñoz

July 2008, Mondays, 6 p.m. - M. Muñoz

116C New Testament Greek Grammar I

Prerequisite: 116B or consent of the instructor

Noun declensions. Adjectives. Pronouns. The verb "to be". Translation exercises are directly from the New Testament.

Fall I, Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - M. Muñoz
Spring I, Mondays, 6 p.m. - M. Muñoz

116D New Testament Greek Grammar II

Prerequisite: 116C or consent of the instructor

O-verbs and the concepts of person and tense. Adverbs and adjectives. More vocabulary. Translation of simple New Testament sentences.

Fall II, Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - M. Muñoz
Spring II, Mondays, 6 p.m. - M. Muñoz

116E New Testament Greek Grammar III

Prerequisite: 116D or consent of the instructor
Verbs in the subjunctive and imperative moods. Participles. Infinitives.
Spring I, Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - M. Muñoz
June 2009, Mondays, 6 p.m. - M. Muñoz

116F New Testament Greek Grammar IV
Preriquisite: 116E or consent of the instructor
Unusual verb forms. New Testament readings.
Spring II, Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - M. Muñoz
July 2009, Mondays, 6 p.m. - M. Muñoz

121A Old Testament Survey: Law

The key to understanding why God sent Jesus to be the Savior is found in the first five books of the Bible (Genesis through Deuteronomy). Here lie the treasures lost by our culture which give value and significance to life. Put on your sandals and get ready for a life-changing walk on the way to the Promised Land.

Required for NYSB certificate.

Fall I

Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - Watson

Thursdays, 7:35 p.m. - Taylor
Saturdays, 10:35 a.m. - Cameron

121B Old Testament Survey: History

Dates and kings and maps and things are dry, dusty facts unless you are reliving the events of God?s chosen people. No other nation has so miraculously experienced God?s hand in its history. Triumph and tragedy are intersecting paths that direct Israel?s journey from the walls of Jericho (Joshua) to the courts of Persia (Esther). Great blessings await God?s people today who learn these lessons from long ago!

Required for NYSB certificate.

Fall II

Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - Watson

Thursdays, 7:35 p.m. - Taylor
Saturdays, 10:35 a.m. - Cameron

121C Old Testament Survey: Poetry

People are people. No other section of Scripture illustrates this better than the wisdom literature of the Hebrews (Job through Song of Solomon). With sublime artistry, Israel?s poets tell their stories of life and death, of love and hate, of hope and fear. Our lives are found in their lives. Their faith can become our faith.

Required for NYSB certificate.

Spring I

Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - Watson

Saturdays, 10:35 a.m. - Mann

121D Old Testament Survey: Prophecy

Israel's prophets were a fearless lot whose vision of justice and peace was inseparably bound to their message of the coming Messiah. Mired in societies filled with corrupted politicians and carnal-minded priests, and disheartened by conquering armies and cowardly citizens, these spokesmen for God courageously called His people to repentance and revival. Contained in these books (Isaiah through Malachi) are timely messages of judgment and hope. The Messiah is needed again!

Required for NYSB certificate.

Spring II

Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - Watson

Saturdays, 10:35 a.m. - Mann

Old Testament Intensives
Prerequisites: 101A and B
This two-year certificate program will enable the student to study the 39 books of the Old Testament in chronological order. The canonical order of the Old Testament is not the sequence of when each book was written. The chronolical approach will place each book in the sequence of when it was written and/or occurred. The study of the prophetic writings particularly will be enhanced as each prophetic book will be studied in its chronological context in Kings and Chronicles.

121E Old Testament Intensive: The Pentateuch

In the beginning . . . with these words in Genesis, the student begins to study the beginnings of God's plans and purposes. He creates the heavens and the earth, creates Adam and Eve in His image who later mar that image by their fall into sin. He chooses a covenant people through Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the beginning of the nation Israel through which God would bless the entire world. With Adam and Eve's fall and the later giving of the Mosaic Law, the student begins to see God's plan of redemption unfold, the need for a blood sacrifice to atone sin.

Fall I, Mondays, 6-9 p.m. - Kraus

121F Old Testament Intensive: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel 1-9

Israel becomes a nation. God's chosen people enter Canaan and begin the conquest of the land. But because the people's obedience is not complete, the nation will suffer greatly as God chastises Israel by the hands of her enemies. Judges will call Israel back to God periodically. Meanwhile Israel fails to be the blessing to the nations she was intended by God. He reveals that His plan of redemption is for all peoples. He mercifully illustrates this by reaching beyond the Israelite boundaries and bringing Ruth, a Moabitess, into the Messianic line.
Fall II, Mondays, 6-9 p.m. - Kraus

121G Old Testament Intensive: 1 Samuel 10-31, 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles 9:35-29:30, Psalms

Israel's corporate rejection of God's rule brings about a regime change--God will now lead His people through kings. Saul proves that blessing is forfeited with disobedience. David, though not perfect, purposed to follow God and brought great blessing to Israel and to the nations. Through David's line, God begins His plan to introduce in time the King of Kings, the Messiah.
Spring I, Mondays, 6-9 p.m. - Davis

121H Old Testament Intensive: 1 Kings 1-11, 2 Chronicles 1-9, Proverbs, Ecclesiates, Song of Solomon

After David establishes Israel as a kingdom, his son Solomon expands it. Israel for a time is a beacon of light to the nations. But because Solomon rejects God's rule in his life, Israel will soon be punished. Until then, Solomon learns that true wisdom is living in obedience to God
Spring II, Mondays, 6-9 p.m. - Davis

144A The Book of Isaiah 1-39
Words of warning and words of hope combine to make the message of Isaiah the most beloved of the Major Prophets. Understanding the faithfulness of God in both judging the blessing Israel will give you insights into His character and the motivation to lead a godly life. The background and unity of the book will be developed and special emphasis will be given to the yet unfulfilled glorious prophecies of our Messiah's future Kingdom.
Fall I, Mondays, 6-9 p.m. - Franz

144B The Book of Isaiah 40-66
Isaiah 40-66 was written in order to comfort the Judeans in the Babylonian captivity. This course will expound chapters 40-66 and emphasize the historical and archaeological background, as well as the Messianic and prophetic passages.
Fall II, Mondays, 6-9 p.m. - Franz

163E Elijah and Elisha: Faith in the Face of Apostasy
This course is designed to lead us to a greate understanding and appreciation of these two great men of faith, and to see how their stories direct us onward to a deeper faith in Christ.
Fall II, Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - R. Blankley

165A New Testament Survey: Gospels & Acts

The foundation for the New Testament is found in the four Gospels and Acts. The rest of the New Testament cannot be understood apart from this historical section. Four portraits of Jesus? life, message and mission are examined as recorded in the Gospels. The book of Acts will be discussed regarding the immense impact of the early church?s thrust to change the world. The course goals are for you to understand the theme of each book and to find new ways to apply the life-changing truths to your life.

Required for NYSB certificate.

Fall I

Mondays, 6 p.m. - Gueli

Saturdays, 9 a.m. - Taylor

Spring I

Mondays, 6 p.m. - Gardner
Summer - June 2008
Mondays, 6 p.m. - Taylor

Saturdays, 9 a.m. - Watson

165B New Testament Survey: Romans - Revelation

Building on the foundation of the historical books in 165A, this study will focus on the other 22 books, the culmination of God?s holy Scriptures. The themes and general purposes of the Pauline Epistles, General Epistles, and the book of Revelation will be emphasized. In addition, there will be discussion on applying the truths essential to a dynamic Christian witness.

Required for NYSB certificate.

Fall II

Mondays, 6 p.m. - Gueli

Saturdays, 9 a.m. - Taylor

Spring II

Mondays, 6 p.m. - Gardner
Summer - July 2008
Mondays, 6 p.m. - Taylor

Saturdays, 9 a.m. - Watson

New Testament Intensives
Prerequisites: 101A and B
This two-year certificate program will enable the student to study the 27 books of the New Testament in chronological order. As is true of the Old Testament, the canonical order of the New Testament is not the sequence of when each book was written. The chronolical approach will place each book in the sequence of when it was written and/or occurred. The study of the Pauline epistles particularly will be enhanced as each is studied in the timeline of Acts.

165C New Testament Intensive: The Gospels

In the beginning . . . so begins John's Gospel account. Just as the Pentateuch are the books of beginning for the Old Testament, so the Gospels are the books of beginning for the New Testament. God promised that Messiah would come. For 400 years between the testaments, God worked in history to prepare the way for His plan of redemption to be finalized. God who transcends time, stepped into time. God the Son took on flesh to reveal the Father's plan. The Gospels reveal the Messiah who came to fulfill the Old Testament's promise of redemption. The person for blessing had come!

Fall I, Mondays, 6-9 p.m. - Taylor

165D New Testament Intensive: The Gospels

God's redemption is for Jew and Gentile alike. Christ commands His disciples to take that message to all. With the birth of the Church, God now works through His people to bring the message of redemption to the world. The Church must also keep this message pure and true.

Fall II, Mondays, 6-9 p.m. - Taylor

165E New Testament Intensive: The Gospels

As the Church grows, it must learn to conduct itself properly in order to be the witness and blessing it sould be. God uses His servant Paul to instruct the Church how to live corporately and as individual believers. The Church must live righteously if its witness of redemption is to be a blessing to the world.

Spring I, Mondays, 6-9 p.m. - Sutton, Jr.

165F New Testament Intensive: The Gospels

The Church has expanded far and wide as evidenced by Paul's letter to the Romans. God's plan of redemption as prophesied has become the means of blessing for all who will believe the Gospel.

Spring II, Mondays, 6-9 p.m. - Sutton, Jr.

176 Paul's Letter to the Philippians

Paul's letter to the Philippians is as relevant to the Church today as it was two thousand years ago. Its message on Christian unity challenges the notion of self-fulfillment that plagues the modern Church. Its message on the role of suffering confronts the "health and wealth" gospel. Its message on the relationship between God's grace as the believer's work calls Christians to godly life in response to God's saving work. Finally, its emphasis on the proclamation of the Gospel motivates believers to engage the culture even while recognizing its fallen state. This course will be an expositional study of these timeless theological themes and its relevance for today's world.
Spring I, Saturdays, 10:35 a.m. - Taylor

179A Paul's First Letter to Timothy
Paul was equipping Timothy to deal with a remarkable range of concerns in the church at Ephesus. Jesus' good Name was at stake in their standing against false teaching and guarding against disorder in the church. So we are offered in 1 Timothy much needed wisdom in Christ to be learned and used.
Fall I, Mondays, 6 p.m. - Sutton, Jr.

180 Paul's Letter to Titus
This manuel from Paul to Titus and other church leaders is designed to produce self-controlled people zealous for good works. As you study in-depth the structure and contents of the letter as well as its parallel passages, you will see growth in both your character and your ability to be a leader of God's people. Special attention will be given to the practical outworking of Titus in Church contexts.
Spring I, Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - Taylor

183 The Epistle to the Hebrews
This course will be an inductive study of this unique epistle's teaching on the person and work of Christ, tracing its logical arguments and clarifying its five major warnings. A special emphasis will be placed upon the practical importance of perservering in the faith.
Fall I, Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - R. Blankley

189 The Book of the Revelation
The last book of the Bible has puzzled more students than any other, yet God intended its message to be understood and to serve as motivation and encouragement for living the Christian life. An understanding of the future is necessary for correct living in the present. You will learn how to interpret and apply it message, develop an understanding of future prophetic events, and see the culmination of history against the backdrop of all of Scripture
Fall II, Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - Gueli

191M The Miracles of Christ
This course is designed to show how the miracles of Christ illuminate His mission and teaching, seeking also to apply their lessons to contemporary life.
Spring I, Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - R. Blankley

191P The Pararbles: Jesus' Pearls of Wisdom
Understanding Jesus' parables unlocks a treasure chest of wisdom we desperately need in order to be rightly related to God. This course will require a lot of class participation in order to arrive at the correct interpretations of the parables. Through guided questions, the instructor will coax the class until the meanings come into focus.
Fall II, Thursdays, 7:35 p.m. - Mann

195B The Old Testament and Ancient Near Eastern Thought
In this class, through interaction with ancient sources and their similarities and dissimilarities with the Old Testament, a great appreciation and understanding of God's Word and the cognitive environment in which is was composed will be developed. The authors of the Old Testament did not compose their writings in a theological, cognitive, and cultural vacuum. Rather, God chose to convey His message of redemption within the cultural mileu of the ancient Near East. An analysis of that era's thoughts of religion, the cosmos, and people will therefore serve to color in the picture of the ancient world and give fresh insights and vantage points through which we are to understand and apply the texts of the Old Testament.
Fall II, Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - Luciano

197 The Geography of the Bible
In preparation for the NYSB trip to Israel, this class will discuss the different regions of the Land of Israel and how each relte to the bibical text. The Promise Land has been described as the testing ground of faith for the people of God. The flora, fauna, and weather cycle will help to illustrate this as well as the uniqueness of each region of the Land. Lectures will be on the regions of Galilee, the Jordan Rift Valley, the Hill Countries of Ephraim and Manasseh and Judah, the Shephelah, the Land of Benjamin, the Coastal Plain, and the Negev.
NOTE: Free enrollment to those who are confirmed for the December 26-January 5 tour. See the catalog's inside front cover for details.
Spring I, Mondays, 6 p.m. - Franz

197D Israel: Land and Nature
The Bible was written by farmers and shepherds, to farmers and shepherds using the language of agriculture and nature. A student may not appreciate this language living in New York City. This slide illustrated class will contentrate on the phrase "the land of milk and honey", the Feasts of the LORD, the agricultural and weather cycyle, and the plants, trees, animals, and birds of the Bible
Spring I, Mondays, 7:35 p.m. - Franz