Theology I................................................................................... 3 The Biblical doctrines of God, Christ, man, and sin, with refer- ence to the history and development of Christian theology. Prerequisites: 103, 105. Theology II . ............................................................................... 3 The Biblical doctrines of salvation, the Holy Spirit, the church, and last things, with reference to the history and develop- ment of Christian theology. A service learning component is incorporated into this class. Prerequisites: 103, 105. Early Christian History—Acts.............................................. 3 Study of the Book of Acts from a missions perspective, dealing with the activity of the early church and its current expression in evangelism and missions. Prerequisites: 103, 105, 110. Missiological Principles in the Book of Acts................... 1 A look at mission issues in the book of Acts, through the lens of biblical, historical, cultural and strategic studies with an em- phasis on contemporary international Christianity. Required for students missing this emphasis in their study of Acts. Guided Study ........................................................................ 1-3 For those needing units to complete their Bible requirement. Reading with written reports on biblical and/or theological subjects. Prerequisite: consent of undergraduate Bibli- cal & Theological Studies chair. BOLD students only or by permission. Biblical Studies Research Seminar..................................... 3 Research skills for use of the internet, library and reference works in biblical studies and theology. Methods of writing with emphasis on critical thinking, persuasion, and evaluation are covered, culminating in a research paper and oral presen- tation. Required of Bible majors. Bible Majors only. Must be taken within the first two years at Biola. Biblical Backgrounds.............................................................. 3 Contributions of archeology, geography, culture, and history to biblical interpretation. May include abroad-study in lands of the biblical world. Bible majors only. Principles of Interpretation.................................................. 3 Methods and principles for interpreting Scripture throughout church history and the present era. Theory is applied to texts with an emphasis on the grammatical-historical method. Prerequisites: 103, 105. Inductive Bible Study............................................................. 3 Essentials of inductive Bible study will be applied to Old and New Testament genres of literature in order to equip the student with skills for observation, interpretation, application, and edification. Cross-listed: CEED320. Prerequisites: 103, 105.
Jesus’ Life & Ministry............................................................... 3 Chronological study of the gospels, similarities and differences between the writers, as well as the historical, cultural and theological factors aiding in interpreting events and teach- ings. Prerequisite: 110. Guided Study. ........................................................................ 1-3 In-depth study of a specific book or books of the Bible including written report on the relevance of the book to the student’s life. Course offered to fulfill BOLD program requirement. Prerequisite: consent of the Biblical & Theological Studies department. Pauline Literature. ................................................................... 3 Authorship, occasion of writing, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content of Paul’s writings. May focus on a smaller unit such as Prison or Pastoral Letters. Prerequisites: 103, 105, 110. Johannine Literature.............................................................. 3 Authorship, occasion of writing, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content of John’s writings. Prerequisites: 103, 105, 110. General Letters. ........................................................................ 3 Authorship, occasion of writing, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content of non-Pauline letters. Prerequi- sites: 103, 105, 110. Pentateuch................................................................................. 3 Mosaic authorship, historical and cultural backdrop, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content. Prerequisites: 103, 105, 109. Early History of Israel.............................................................. 3 Conquest through the establishment of David’s kingdom, focusing on historical, cultural and theological issues that aid in interpreting events and texts. Prerequisites: 103, 105, 109. Later History of Israel. ............................................................ 3 Kings and prophets from Solomon through the return from exile, emphasizing historical, cultural and theological issues that aid in interpreting events and texts. Prerequisites: 103, 105, 109. Wisdom & Poetic Literature. ................................................ 3 Authorship, date of writing, historical and cultural backdrop, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content of Job through Song of Songs. Prerequisites: 103, 105, 109. Major Prophets......................................................................... 3 Authorship, date of writing, historical and cultural backdrop, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content. Prerequisites: 103, 105, 109.
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BBST 330
BBST 254
BBST 340
BBST 306
BBST 341
BBST 307
BBST 342
Electives BBST 220
BBST 343
BBST 360
BBST 301
BBST 371
BBST 311
BBST 372
BBST 312
BBST 380
BBST 320
BBST 391
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