Division of Biblical Studies Professors: Braun, Bynum, Christian, Kurtaneck, McNeely (chairman) Associate Professors: Cook, Ebeling, Leonard, Mitchell Assistant Professors: Flory, Kwast
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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 obtain 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 con siders a book as a unit in the light of its authorship, purpose, and theme, and then out lines 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 a recognized need for a specialized program in Biblical studies for the college or professional school graduate who wishes to be better 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 diploma program, but to give the graduate who has not had a solid foundation in the Word of God such a foundation.This course, lead ing 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. Premajor Requirements: Greek 101, 102. Department Major: Bible majors must take the lower division Bible courses required of all students. These are 101, 102, 201 or 303,202, and Doctrine 100. In addition, majors must take 103 and 24 upper division units, including 300, 302, 402, and Doctrine 303, 304, and 407. Required supporting courses are History 305 or 327 or Sociology 404; Greek 201, 202; Christian Education 200. - - - 101 EARLY HEBREW HISTORY (3) Genesis through Deuteronomy; introductory problems of authorship, sources, and his torical accuracy; synthetic presentation of the content of each book. 102 LATER HEBREW HISTORY (3) Biblical history from Joshua through Esther; Hebrew poetic form and literary devices of the poetic books. 103 PROPHETIC LITERATURE I-SURVEY (3) Old Testament prophetic section; content, interpretation, and historical relations of each book. 105 TYPOLOGY (2) Old Testament types in Genesis, Exodus, and Leviticus; the Tabernacle, offerings, and feasts, emphasizing the spiritual lessons which can be applied to personal life.
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