Division of Biblical and Church-Related Studies
Dr. Richard McNeely, Chairperson
The Division of Biblical and Church-Related Studies includes the areas of biblical studies and theology, Christian Education, and intercultural studies. Each program prepares individuals for graduate studies and leadership in full-time Christian ministries. The biblical studies and theology program provides foundational knowledge and understanding of biblical principles that students can use to integrate faith and learning in their entire educational experience. The Christian Education program educates leaders for a wide variety of church-related ministries. The intercultural studies major is designed to equip students with knowledge and techniques for understanding people and their cultures in order to fulfill Christ's commission to disciple all nations.
Department of Biblical Studies and Theology
FACULTY Professors: Kurtaneck, McNeely, Mitchell Associate Professors: Cook, Flory, Kwast Assistant Professors: Kirk, Morosco (chairperson), Sailhamer, Shoemaker Instructors: Moore, Pierce
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 intet1ded 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: Biblical Studies and Theology majors must take all of the general Bible requirements, excluding the three unit elective. In addition, majors must take 21 upper division units, including 6 units in Old Testament courses, Romans (NT 320), 6 units in New Testament courses, and 6 units in unspecified electives from any of the biblical and%or theological courses. Required supporting courses are History 462 or Sociology 451; History 214; Christian Education 200; Greek 201-202.
OLD TESTAMENT STUDIES Required Courses 101 EARLY HEBREW HISTORY (3) A history of Israel 's beginnings through the united kingdom, including matters of authorship, dating, and the historical-theological setting of the Pentateuch and early historical books. 102 LATER HEBREW HISTORY (3) A continuation of Israel ' s history from the divided kingdom through the post-exilic period, including matters of authorship, dating, and historical-theological setting of the later historical books, poetic and wisdom literature, and the prophetic books. Elective Courses 300 ADVANCED STUDIES IN OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY (3) Religious, cultural and political investigations of Israelite history in key portions of the Old Testament. Historiographical matters and historical problems for a proper understanding of the text.
310 STUDIES IN BIBLICAL BACKGROUNDS (3) The contributions of archaeology, historical geography, manners and customs in light of specific biblical texts. 410 ADVANCED STUDIES IN OLD TESTAMENT POETIC AND WISDOM LITERATURE (3) Various types of poetic and wisdom literatures emphasizing poetic devices and principles of interpretation. 420 ADVANCED STUDIES IN OLD TESTAMENT PROPHECY (3) Selections from the major or minor prophets in light of literary, historical and theological considerations. NEW TESTAMENT STUDIES Required Courses 201 NEW TESTAMENT LITERATURE I (3) Literature of the four gospels; use of narrative, historical method, sources; authorship, and content of each gospel; the synoptic problem, and contribution of each gospel to the knowledge of Christ. 202 NEW TESTAMENT LITERATURE II (3) Epistolary form, content, theological contribution, canonicity,
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