Old Testament
Old Testament
In relating the story of God and his chosen people, Israel, the Old Testament lays the foundation for the faith of Christians. The Old Testament concentration leads you to explore, through these ancient writings, the character of God, his commitment to restore his people and all of creation, and both positive and negative human responses to God’s grace. Complemented by elective courses in other disciplines, this concentration encourages you to draw on the rich resources of the Old Testament in expressing your Christian faith, in addition to providing a firm foundation for advanced studies in Old Testament.
Concentration Coordinator: Matthew Lynch
MATS Requirements
For an Old Testament concentration in the Master of Arts in Theological Studies program, you will need to complete the following Concentration Requirements in addition to the Foundational Core Courses listed on the MATS program page.
| Concentration Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Old Testament Hebrew I & II (LANG 510 & LANG 511) | 6 |
| Intermediate Old Testament Hebrew I & II (LANG 610 & LANG 611) | 6 |
| Biblical Hermeneutics & Criticism (BIBL 600) | 3 |
| Advanced Old Testament Exegesis (BIBL 701) | 3 |
| Old Testament seminar | 3 |
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One of the following:
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18 |
The 3 credits of Biblical Languages listed in the Foundational courses are incorporated in this list so that the total credits required for the program is 60.
Worksheet
Download the Old Testament Concentration Worksheet (PDF) to keep track of your program and concentration requirements.
MDiv Requirements
For an Old Testament concentration in the Master of Divinity program, you will need to complete the following courses as part of the Additional Requirements listed on the MDiv program page.
| Concentration Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Old Testament Hebrew I & II (LANG 510 & LANG 511) | 6 |
| Intermediate Old Testament Hebrew I & II (LANG 610 & LANG 611) | 6 |
| Biblical Hermeneutics & Criticism (BIBL 600) | 3 |
| Advanced Old Testament Exegesis (BIBL 701) | 3 |
Featured Faculty
Matthew Lynch
Bruce K. Waltke Associate Professor of Old Testament
Matthew Lynch holds MATS and ThM degrees from Regent College and a PhD from Emory University. He joined the Regent College faculty in summer 2020. Matthew is the author of several books, including Flood and Fury: Old Testament Violence and the Shalom of God (IVP Academic, 2023). He is also a founder and co-host of the OnScript podcast, where he frequently interviews biblical scholars about their work.
Brittany N. Melton
Associate Professor of Old Testament
Brittany N. Melton received her PhD in Old Testament from the University of Cambridge in 2017, an MA in theology from Fuller Theological Seminary, and a BA in biblical languages from Oklahoma Baptist University. She has known a calling to ministry since her teenage years, working in various church and parachurch contexts. Her love of the Old Testament is rooted in a passion for the church to rediscover the riches of Old Testament theology for the life of faith. Before coming to Regent in 2023, she taught in Cambridge, for Ridley College (Melbourne), and at Palm Beach Atlantic University in South Florida.
