Genesis (Hebrew)
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3
This course offers a detailed exegetical study of the book of Genesis, engaging directly with the original Hebrew text. Students will employ advanced hermeneutical principles and linguistic tools to analyze key passages, focusing on the literary structure, grammatical features, and narrative artistry of Genesis. The course will delve into its profound theological themes, including creation, the fall, covenant, sin, redemption, and the patriarchal narratives, considering their foundational significance for biblical theology. Particular attention will be given to deriving pastoral applications for contemporary ministry contexts, addressing questions of origins, human nature, and God’s covenant faithfulness.