Biola University 2015–16 Catalog
Geography Faculty Chair:
BLGR 201 - Intermediate Greek Grammar and Exegesis I A comprehensive survey of New Testament Greek grammar and vocabulary which builds upon the first year of study. Introduction to textual criticism and exegetical methodology which will aid students in interpreting the New Testament. Reading in selected portions of the New Testament. Prerequisite(s): 102 with a grade of “C-” or better or equivalent. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. BLGR 202 - Intermediate Greek Grammar and Exegesis II A comprehensive survey of New Testament Greek grammar and vocabulary which builds upon the first year of study. Introduction to textual criticism and exegetical methodology which will aid students in interpreting the New Testament. Reading in selected portions of the New Testament. Prerequisite(s): 201. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. BLGR 304 - Studies in Biblical Greek Exegesis of biblical Greek texts for advanced students, with attention to translation, grammar, backgrounds, interpretation, and problems of analysis. Study may include one or more portions of New Testament literature. Prerequisite(s): 202. Note(s): May be repeated with different content. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–4. BLGR 305 - Studies in Biblical Greek Exegesis of biblical Greek texts for advanced students, with attention to translation, grammar, backgrounds, interpretation, and problems of analysis. Study may include one or more portions of New Testament literature. Prerequisite(s): 202. Note(s): May be repeated with different content. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–4. BLGR 403 - Hellenistic Greek Readings from the Jewish, patristic and pagan writers of the Hellenistic period, including the Septuagint, with attention to literary analysis and comparison with relevant biblical authors. Opportunity may be given to use the GRAMCORD and Ibycus computer projects. Prerequisite(s): 202 or equivalent. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. BLGR 405 - Advanced New Testament Textual Criticism A survey of the materials, history and theories of New Testament textual criticism. Prerequisite(s): 201 and two years of Greek. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. BLGR 407 - Advanced Greek Grammar An advanced study of syntax focusing on nuances of grammar and style. To facilitate this study, in addition to the use of advanced grammar, special studies and articles, extensive use is made of examples drawn from biblical and extra-biblical literature. Prerequisite(s): 304 and 305. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. BLGR 480 - Directed Research Individual research and writing for advanced students by special arrangement. Study may include concentration in New Testament literature, history, textual criticism, specialized grammatical or lexical projects, introductory matters, or New Testament theology. Prerequisite(s): 202 and at least 6 credits of upper-division Greek. Note(s): May be taken multiple times with different content. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3.
Daniel Christensen, Ph.D.
Professor(s):
Rood
Associate Professor(s):
Christensen, Dewey, Waller, Wamagatta
Courses HGEO 301 - Cultural Geography
World cultural regions; study of cultural forces and their interaction with the physical environment to produce the varieties of cultural landscape: population distribution, general land use, settlement pattern, transportation and communication; attention given to contemporary environmental concerns. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. HGEO 310 - Studies in Geography Continental areas studies by regions emphasizing physical, cultural, economic and historical dimensions which give geographic personality to individual regions and nations, or thematic topics such as globalization, demography, human rights or other topics. Note(s): One or more sections offered each year in areas such as Latin America, North American, Europe, Africa and Asia. May be taken multiple times with different content. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3.
Greek A division of Talbot School of Theology Faculty Dean:
Clinton E. Arnold, Ph.D.
Dean of the Faculty:
Scott B. Rae, Ph.D.
Associate Dean:
Douglas Huffman, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor(s):
Wilkins
Professor(s):
Arnold, Berding, Hellerman, Hubbard, Huffman, Lunde, Rhee
Associate Professor(s): Geringer, Lockett, Manning The purpose of these courses is to provide students with tools which will enable them to use the Greek language in the study, interpretation, and exposition of the Word of God and to prepare students for future graduate studies. Upon completion of 12 credits of Greek, it is intended that the student will be able to read and translate the original text with accuracy using a standard lexicon and grammar, explain basic grammatical and syntactical features of the text, exegete a biblical text accurately, and undertake individual research in biblical and related background material. Two years of Greek (BLGR 101, 102, 201, and 202) will fulfill the general education foreign language requirement. Courses BLGR 101 - Elementary Greek Grammar I An introductory study of the basic elements of New Testament Greek, emphasizing syntax and development of vocabulary. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. BLGR 102 - Elementary Greek Grammar II An introductory study of the basic elements of New Testament Greek, emphasizing syntax and development of vocabulary. Translation of selected portions of the New Testament, with extensive translation of a selected New Testament book in the second semester. Prerequisite(s): 101 with a grade of “C-” or better or equivalent. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3.
Hebrew A division of Talbot School of Theology Faculty Dean:
Clinton E. Arnold, Ph.D.
Dean of the Faculty:
Scott B. Rae, Ph.D.
Associate Dean:
Douglas Huffman, Ph.D.
Professor(s):
Curtis, Finley
Assistant Professor(s): Volkmer The purpose of these courses is to provide students with tools which will enable them to use the Hebrew languages in the study, interpretation, and exposition of the Word of God and to prepare students for future graduate studies. Upon completion of 12 credits of Hebrew, it is intended that the student will be able to read and translate the original text with accuracy using a standard lexicon and grammar, explain basic grammatical and syntactical features of the text, exegete a biblical
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