DIVISION OF BIBLICAL STUDIES
BIBLE
RICHARD MCNEELY, Chairman Objective: The objective of the Bible Department is to train the student in the reverent and effective use of the Bible for personal life, evangelism, and public ministry. To this end three methods of Bible study are employed. The synthetic method of Bible study is designed to enable the student to ob tain a broad view of the contents of Scripture, seeing each book as a whole and its relation to the other books. The analytical method first considers a book as a unit in the light of its au thorship, purpose, and theme, and then outlines the contents to show the relationship of each part to the whole. The expository method instructs the student in setting forth in detail the fullness of the divine truth. "BIBLE FOR GRADUATES" PROGRAM There is an increasing need for a specialized program in Biblical studies for the college or professional school graduate who wishes to be better pre pared 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 diploma program, but to give the graduate who has not had a good 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: sur vey, analysis, and exposition. It is intended that this course of study will 47
PROFESSORS: Braun, Bynum (chairman), Christian, Kurtaneck, McNeely ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS : Ebeling, Mitchell ASSISTANT PROFESSORS: Brown L., Cook, Friederichsen, Leonard
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