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Biola University
CSSR 519 - Old Testament/Hebrew Literature
Credits 3
CSSR 541 - Christian Thought I
Credits 1-2
A broad survey of the Old Testament books, including selected introductory and critical issues, relevant background, major themes and divisions and crucial problems. Notes: Required of M.A.S.R. students. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Science and Religion (CSSR) or a Major in Christian Apologetics (CSCP); and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level. Fee: CSSR 519MD (distance learning) has a materials fee of $45. CSSR 520 - New Testament Literature Credits 3 A general overview of the New Testament books, including selected introductory and critical issues, relevant background, major themes and divisions and crucial problems. Notes: Required of M.A.S.R. students. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Science and Religion (CSSR) or a Major in Christian Apologetics (CSCP); and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level. Fee: CSSR 520MD (distance learning) has a materials fee of $45. CSSR 526 - Contemporary Christian Belief Credits 1-3 An examination of current Christian worldviews in relation to the areas of history, science and philosophy. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Science and Religion (CSSR) or a Major in Christian Apologetics (CSCP); and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level. CSSR 529 - Historical Perspectives in Science and Religion Credits 1-2 A survey of the history of science from antiquity through the twenty-first century and its interaction with Christianity. Emphasis is on key historical movements that continue to shape the modern dialog. Notes: Two credits are required of M.A.S.R. students. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: Modular Spring (MS) credit must be taken before Modular Fall (MF) credit(s). Special approval required for Modular Fall credit(s). Restrictions: Must be a Major in Science and Religion (CSSR) or a Major in Christian Apologetics (CSCP); and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level. CSSR 530 - Darwin, Evolution, and Design Credits 1-2 A survey of the issues and ideas involved in relating classical Darwinian and contemporary evolutionary models with a biblical worldview. Special emphasis is given to controversies that are used by skeptics to call Christian theism into question. Notes: Two credits are required of M.A.S.R. students. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: Modular Spring (MS) credit must be taken before Modular Fall (MF) credit(s). Special approval required for Modular Fall credit(s). Restrictions: Must be a Major in Science and Religion (CSSR) or a Major in Christian Apologetics (CSCP); and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level. CSSR 540 - Metaphysics and Epistemology Credits 1-3 A topical study of the nature and methodology of metaphysics with emphasis on the nature and ultimate categories of being as well as specific areas (e.g., causation, space and time, the soul, freedom and determinism, personal identity and essentialism). Epistemology topics surveyed will include the definition of knowledge and justified belief, problems in skepticism, the nature of epistemic justification and the nature of truth. Special emphasis will be placed on integrating metaphysics and epistemology with the construction and defense of a Christian worldview. Notes: Three credits required of M.A.S.R. students. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: Modular Spring (MS) credit must be taken before Modular Fall (MF) credit(s). Special approval required for Modular Fall credit(s). Restrictions: Must be a Major in Science and Religion (CSSR) or a Major in Christian Apologetics (CSCP); and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level.
A survey of essential Christian beliefs with special reference to contemporary criticism of the value and truth of doctrinal assertions. Notes: Two credits required of M.A.S.R. students. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: Modular Spring (MS) credit must be taken before Modular Fall (MF) credit(s). Special approval required for Modular Fall credit(s). Restrictions: Must be a Major in Science and Religion (CSSR) or a Major in Christian Apologetics (CSCP); and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level. CSSR 542 - Christian Thought II Credits 1-2 A survey of essential Christian beliefs with special reference to contemporary criticism of the value and truth of doctrinal assertions. Notes: Two credits required of M.A.S.R. students. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: Modular Spring (MS) credit must be taken before Modular Fall (MF) credit(s). Special approval required for Modular Fall credit(s). Restrictions: Must be a Major in Science and Religion (CSSR) or a Major in Christian Apologetics (CSCP); and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level. CSSR 547 - Philosophy and Theology of Science Credits 1-3 A study of various issues that arise in the integration of science and Christian theology (e.g. models of integration, the scientific status of creationism, the creation/evolution debate) as well as an investigation of selected topics in the philosophy of science relevant to a Christian worldview (e.g. the realist/antirealist debate; the nature, formation, use and confirmation of scientific laws and theories; scientism and the limits of science). Notes: Three credits required of M.A.S.R. students. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: CSSR 540. Modular Spring (MS) credit must be taken before Modular Fall (MF) credit(s). Special approval required for Modular Fall credit(s). Restrictions: Must be a Major in Science and Religion (CSSR) or a Major in Christian Apologetics (CSCP); and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level. CSSR 604 - Science and Religion: Continuing Study Credits 1-6 Science and religion background including the basic content of core courses in the program. Notes: Designed for students who need to make up credits upon being admitted to the degree program. Grade Mode: C. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Science and Religion (CSSR) or a Major in Christian Apologetics (CSCP); and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level. CSSR 610 - Elementary Principles of Biblical Languages Credits 3 Basic principles of language foundational to interpreting the biblical text. Overview of the structure of the biblical languages, evaluation of theories of Bible translation, and instruction in the use of various tools based on the original languages. The course will aid the student in understanding issues that arise in interpretation because of the original languages. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Science and Religion (CSSR) or a Major in Christian Apologetics (CSCP); and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level. CSSR 611 - Beginning Greek I Credits 3 An introductory study of the basic elements of New Testament Greek. Translation of portions of the New Testament in the second semester. Notes: Designed for students who have not completed a full sequence of beginning Greek courses. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Science and Religion (CSSR) or a Major in Christian Apologetics (CSCP); and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level. CSSR 612 - Beginning Greek II Credits 3 An introductory study of the basic elements of New Testament Greek. Translations of portions of the New Testament. Notes: Designed for students who have not completed a full sequence of beginning Greek courses. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Science and Religion (CSSR) or a Major in Christian Apologetics (CSCP); and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level.
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