Department of Biblical Studies and Theology
FACULTY
Professors: Kurtaneck, McNeely, Mitchell Associate Professors: Cook, Flory (chairperson) , Kwast Assistant Professors: Kirk, Morosco, Shoemaker Instructors: Moore, Pierce, Sailhamer
Objectives: Coursework in the Department of Biblical Studies and Theology is central to the Biola College curriculum. Upon completion of any degree program, it is intended the student will be trained in the reverent and effective use of the Bible for personal life, evangelism, and public ministry; be acquainted with Biblical content through the Synthetic, Analytical, and Expository methods of Bible study; have a thorough grasp of all the major doctrines of the Word of God and be able to correlate the whole into one defensible system which will form a solid foundation for the understanding and intelligent use of the Bible; have a deeper Christian experience and greater spiritual maturity. Department Major: Bible majors must take the lower division courses required of all students. These are O.T. 101 , 102; N.T. 201 , 202, and Theology 100. In addition, majors must take O.T. 201 and 24 upper division units, including N.T. 300, 320 (Hebrews) , 322, 410 (Revelation) , and Theology 300, 310, amd 410. Required supporting courses are History 428 or Sociology 411 , Greek 201 , 202; Christian Education 200. "BIBLE FOR GRADUATES" PROGRAM There is a recognized need for a specialized program in Biblical studies for the college or professional school graduate who wishes to be bett~r prepared for Christian service. Biola offers such a course of study. This course is not intended as a substitute for theological seminary education or a Bible Institute study diploma program, but to give the graduate who has not had a solid foundation in the Word of God such a foundation. This course , leading to a certificate upon satisfactory completion , is designed to impart to the graduate student sound Biblical knowledge through the three principal systems of Bible study: survey, analysis, and exposition . It is intended that this course of study will foster independent study of the Word. In the event that the student has had any of the required courses in this program, appropriate substitutions may be made. It is believed that the thirty units required in this program will give the student a broad background in a relatively short period of time. A course of study leading to the Master of Arts degree is available through Biola' s graduate school of theology, Talbot Theological Seminary. Please see the Talbot catalog for details . TALBOT THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY The professional graduate school of Biola, Inc. is Talbot Theological Seminary. A number of Biola graduates continue their education at Talbot. The college graduate interested in pursuing Biblical and Theological Studies, graduate level Christian Education, and Missions is encouraged to write for a Talbot catalog. OLD TESTAMENT STUDIES Required Courses 101 OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY I - history in key portions of the Old Testament. THE PENTATEUCH (3) Historiographical matters and historical problems for a proper Genesis through Deuteronomy presenting the content and understanding of the text. themes of each book. Introductory matters of authorship, 310 STUDIES IN BIBLICAL BACKGROUNDS (3) sources and historical accuracy. The contributions of archaeology, historical geography, 102 OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY II - manners and customs in light of specific biblical texts. THE FORMER PROPHETS AND WRITINGS (3) 410 ADVANCED STUDIES IN OLD TESTAMENT POETIC Joshua through the Song of Solomon tracing the history of AND WISDOM LITERATURE (2 or 3) Israel through the post-exilic period. Important theological Various types of poetic and wisdom literatures emphasizing and historical issues stressed. poetic devices and principles of interpretation. Elective Courses 420 ADVANCED STUDIES IN OLD TESTAMENT PROPHECY (2 or 3) 201 OLD TESTAMENT LITERATURE - Selections from the major or minor prophets in light of THE LATTER PROPHETS (3) literary, historical, and theological considerations.
Interpretation and historical relations of Isaiah through Malachi treating the content. Required of Biblical Studies majors. 300 ADVANCED STUDIES IN OLD TESTAMENT
NEW TESTAMENT STUDIES
Required Courses
HISTORY (2 or 3)
201 NEW TESTAMENT LITERATURE I (3) Literature of the four gospels; use of narrative, historical
Religious, cultural and political investigations of Israelite
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