Research and Communication for Bible Exposition – BIBL 987
CG • Section 16WK • 07/01/2018 to 12/31/2199 • Modified 02/01/2024
Course Description
A course designed to develop research skills in concert with the completion of comprehensive exams and the development and approval of a dissertation prospectus. Students will write and secure approval of a PhD prospectus outlining chapter by chapter content summation in alignment with a thesis statement and a comprehensive approach to research and writing. The course will additionally include preparation and completion of comprehensive exams. The dissertation prospectus must be approved prior to beginning dissertation writing, which will take place within the course once the prospectus is approved.
For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.
Rationale
BIBL 987 is the transition course that assesses competency from PhD in Bible Exposition course work and prepares the PhD candidate for dissertation writing. This is accomplished through comprehensive exams, prospectus development and approval, and pairing the candidate with a dissertation mentor. All of these tasks are necessary before dissertation writing can formally commence.
Course Assignment
Textbook readings and lecture presentations
After reading the Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.
There are four Old Testament essay questions that must be answered as a part of the PhD in Bible Exposition comprehensive examination process. The first three questions assess scholarly competency related to historical, literary, and theological aspects of Old Testament studies. The fourth essay assesses competency in expositional writing and exegetical interpretation. (CLO: A, B)
There are four New Testament essay questions that must be answered as a part of the PhD in Bible Exposition comprehensive examination process. The first three questions assess scholarly competency related to historical, literary, and theological aspects of New Testament studies. The fourth essay assesses competency in expositional writing and exegetical interpretation. (CLO: A, B)
The PhD in Bible Exposition prospectus is a written “roadmap” providing detailed direction for dissertation research and writing. The first draft of the prospectus includes a dissertation abstract, chapter by chapter outline, and bibliography. The abstract should be between 400 to 800 words. CLO: C, D, E)
The PhD in Bible Exposition prospectus is a written “roadmap” providing detailed direction for dissertation research and writing. The final draft of the prospectus includes a revised dissertation abstract, chapter by chapter synopsis (coinciding with the outline), and bibliography. The abstract should be between 400 to 800 words. (CLO: C, D, E)
A one question quiz to assess whether or not the student has completed the two part pre-prospectus proposal. Part one of the pre-prospectus proposal consists of a written document laying out the student's proposed dissertation topic and thesis, and part two consists of an arranged virtual consultation meeting with faculty for the purpose of redirection or confirmation prior to prospectus development. (CLO: C)
A one question quiz to assess whether or not the student has completed the dissertation pairing tool (to request a dissertation mentor). (CLO: G)
A one question quiz to assess whether or not the student has satisfactorily completed requested retakes or revisions pertaining to comprehensive exams. (CLO: A, B)
A one question quiz to assess whether or not the student has continued in his/her primary source dissertation reading and research once all other BIBL987 tasks are satisfactorily completed. (CLO: F)
A one question quiz to assess whether or not the student has continued in secondary source dissertation reading and research once all other BIBL987 tasks are satisfactorily completed. (CLO: F)
