Biola University 2015–16 Catalog
Talbot Faculty and Courses by Discipline
Full-time Status for Government Loans and International Students
Students with government loans or with international student visas must maintain full-time student status each Fall and Spring semester while enrolled in doctoral studies (minimum 6 credits per Fall and Spring semesters). The following course and dissertation registrations count as full-time student status without needing to reach the 6-credit level. Students enrolled in TTDE 877 - Candidacy Exam Capstone are considered full-time students for that semester only. During dissertation studies, Ph.D. students are given full-time status for up to five semesters of TTDE 891 - Dissertation. Ph.D. in Educational Studies Curriculum (48 Credits) Core Requirements (24 Credits) All students complete 24 semester credits of required core courses. Students should pursue the completion of core courses early in their program and follow the research sequence of prerequisites carefully. TTDE 801 Philosophical Issues in Educational Studies Credit(s): 3. TTDE 806 Theological Research and Integration for Educational Studies Credit(s): 3. TTDE 807 Educational Research I: Descriptive Research and Statistics Credit(s): 3. TTDE 866 Educational Research II: Inferential Research and Statistics Credit(s): 3. TTDE 867 Educational Research III: Qualitative Research Credit(s): 3. TTDE 868 Educational Research IV: Interviewing and Focus Groups Credit(s): 3. TTDE 877 Candidacy Exam Capstone Credit(s): 3. TTDE 884 Doctoral Internship Credit(s): 1–3. Elective Requirements (24 Credits) In consultation with the program advisor, the student designs a program (24-semester-credit minimum) in light of educational background and vocational and research interests. Elective courses are available in a range of content areas, including, but not limited to: Christian formation, teaching foundations and processes, curriculum development, Christian higher education, and leadership and administration. In selecting a program of study, students may incorporate any electives offered (consult the two-year projected schedule of courses). In addition, sufficient latitude in designing elective course assignments permits students to pursue a variety of research interests. Courses are usually offered on a rotating basis every two or three years. University Courses as Electives Up to 3 credits of pre-approved elective graduate course work directly related to the program of study may be taken in other departments at Biola University or transferred in from other accredited graduate institutions. However, since enrollment may be limited, the student must obtain permission from the instructor and the dean of the school in which the course is offered.
Bible Exposition (TTBE) Faculty Chair:
John C. Hutchison, Ph.D.
Professor(s):
Hagg, Hutchison, W. Russell
Associate Professor(s):
Hultberg, Shin, Way
Objectives While the entire seminary curriculum contributes to the goal of accurate exposition of Scripture, it is the purpose of this department to focus on the following: (1) sound hermeneutics, which leads to accurate interpretation and application of Scripture; (2) introductory issues for each Old and New Testament book which inform accurate Bible exposition, including authorship, historical and cultural background, theme and purpose, or unique theological contributions; (3) synthesis and analysis, accomplished through biblical survey and analysis of selected passages and books, enabling one to interpret Scripture in light of the “big picture”; (4) exposition and application, providing examples of well-organized, relevant messages and Bible studies from the English Bible books studied. Courses TTBE 517 - Hermeneutics and Bible Study Methods A study of principles or sound interpretation and application of the Bible, including analysis of presuppositions, general rules and specialized principles for the various biblical genre and phenomena and the development of an exegetical method. Note(s): Required of M.Div. and M.A. students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTBE 519 - Survey of Genesis–Malachi A broad survey of the Old Testament books, including selected introductory and critical issues, relevant background, major themes and divisions, and crucial problems. Note(s): Required of M.Div. and M.A. students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTBE 520 - Survey of Matthew–Revelation A general overview of the New Testament books, including selected introductory and critical issues, relevant background, major themes and divisions, and crucial problems. Note(s): Required of M.Div. and M.A. students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTBE 530 - Elementary Principles of the Biblical Languages Basic principles of language that are 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. Note(s): Required of M.A. (Biblical and Theological Studies) students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTBE 602 - Genesis An exposition, with an emphasis on important critical and contemporary issues, and biblical theology, especially the Abrahamic Covenant. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTBE 604 - Isaiah An exposition, emphasizing background issues, purpose, structure, interpretation of prophetic literature, and theological contributions of the book to Old and New Testament theology. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTBE 608 - Matthew An exposition, emphasizing background issues, purpose, structure, and interpretation of narrative literature. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3.
244
Made with FlippingBook flipbook maker