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Biblical and Theological Studies
BBST 381 - Selected Psalms Credits 3 A study of the book of Psalms with a view toward understanding its purposes and appropriate uses. Attention is given to the poetic (and musical) character of this material. Different types of psalms are identified, compared, and contrasted in order to determine how these psalms were likely used in antiquity. Students are led to experience the different types of psalms so as to gain insight into how they might be appropriately used today. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 209, BBST 251, BBST 354. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 391 - Major Prophets Credits 3 Authorship, date of writing, historical and cultural backdrop, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 103, BBST 165, BBST 209. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 392 - Minor Prophets Credits 3 Authorship, date of writing, historical and cultural backdrop, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content. Grade Mode: A. Credits 3 A study of the book of Isaiah with a view toward understanding the prophet's own historical context as well as the Exilic and post-Exilic periods which are the focus of much of the second half of the book. Attention is given to important themes and the major teachings of Isaiah, to the relevance and application of the book's message in the prophet's time and in the time following his lifetime. Different types of prophetic literature are identified, with time devoted to the interpretation of prophetic literature and its relevance for individuals and the church today. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 103, BBST 165, BBST 209. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 393 - Isaiah Prerequisites: BBST 209, BBST 251, BBST 354. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 394 - Daniel Credits 3 An exegetical, theological, and expositional study of the Old Testament book of Daniel covering introductory matters, historical and cultural backdrops, literary structure, the big idea and key themes of each major section, and how to teach Daniel in a church context. While the methodology primarily reflects canonical theology, implications for practical and systematic theology are also included. The focus is theocentric, aimed toward knowing God's person and work through the book of Daniel. Grade Mode: A. Credits 3 Focus on exploring the methodology of biblical theology, both deductively and inductively, with the goal of attaining an awareness of its central issues and a competence in the exegetical-theological skills it requires. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 209, BBST 210, BBST 251, BBST 301, BBST 311, BBST 312, BBST 354; and BLGR 102 or BLHE 102. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Biblical & Theological Studies (BBLE); and Undergraduate Level. Prerequisites: BBST 209, BBST 251, BBST 354. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 413 - Biblical Theology Seminar
BBST 414 - Systematic Theology Seminar Credits 3 Focus on engaging a single topic of biblical revelation with attention to the exegetical, philosophical, and practical dimensions in a systematic theology discourse. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 209, BBST 210, BBST 251, BBST 301, BBST 311, BBST 312, BBST 354; BLGR 102 or BLHE 102. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Biblical & Theological Studies (BBLE); and Undergraduate Level. BBST 430 - Advanced Study: New Testament Credits 1-3 Independent student research and writing in addition to a seminar style classroom atmosphere for the study of selected texts and/or topics. Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit with different content. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 103, BBST 165, BBST 210. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 440 - Advanced Study: Old Testament Credits 1-3 Independent student research and writing in addition to a seminar style classroom atmosphere for the study of selected texts and/or topics. Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit with different content. Grade Mode: A. Credits 1-3 Independent student research and writing in addition to a seminar style classroom atmosphere for the study of selected texts and/or topics from either or both testaments, thematically arranged to emphasize biblical, historical and/or systematic theology. Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit with different content. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 251, BBST 354. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 451 - Character of God Credits 3 Prerequisites: BBST 103, BBST 165, BBST 209. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 450 - Advanced Study: Systematic Theology A biblical and theological exploration of God's character. Attention is given to the biblical basis for our understanding of who God is and the implications this has for our daily lives. Seeks also to gain a greater understanding of recent challenges to the classical understanding of the character of God. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 103, BBST 165, BBST 251, BBST 354. Credits 3 An advanced seminar on the theology of marriage and family. Attention is given to the biblical and theological underpinnings of our understanding of marriage and family, with an additional focus on the practical Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 452 - Theology of Marriage and Family implications this has on our daily lives. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 103, BBST 165, BBST 251, BBST 354. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 453 - Theology of Gender Credits 3 A biblical and theological analysis of the contemporary evangelical gender debate by examining its history, most important contributors, divergent evangelical views (e.g., egalitarian and complementarian), and key biblical texts. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 103, BBST 165, BBST 251, BBST 354. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 455 - Pauline Theology: Romans Credits 3 Study of Paul's theology and worldview as contained in the book of Romans, with special attention given to introductory and historical matters. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 210, BBST 251, BBST 354. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Biblical & Theological Studies (BBLE); and Undergraduate Level.
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