Methods of 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. Prerequisites: 103. Cross–listed: CEED 320. 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 teachings. Prerequisite: 110. Jesus’ Life & Ministry 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. When Offered: Course offered to fulfill BOLD program requirement. Prerequisite: Consent of the Biblical & Theological Studies department. 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. Pauline Literature Johannine Literature 3 Authorship, occasion of writing, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content of John’s writings. Prerequisites: 103, 105, 110. 3 Authorship, occasion of writing, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content of non–Pauline letters. Prerequisites: 103, 105, 110. General Letters
Old Testament Theology 3 Method, practice and history of the discipline. May emphasize selected writers, themes or eras. Prerequisites: 103, 105, 109, 251, 254. Notes: Bible majors only. 1–3 Independent student research and writing in addition to a seminar style classroom atmosphere for the study of selected texts and/or topics. Prerequisites: 103, 105, 110. Notes: May be repeated with different content for a maximum of six units counted toward graduation. Advanced Study: New Testament Advanced Study: Old Testament 1–3 Independent student research and writing in addition to a seminar style classroom atmosphere for the study of selected texts and/or topics. Prerequisites: 103, 105, 109. Notes: May be repeated with different content for a maximum of six units counted toward graduation. 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. Prerequisites: 103, 105, 251, 254. Notes: May be repeated with different content for a maximum of six units counted toward graduation. Advanced Study: Systematic Theology Pauline Theology—Romans 3 Study of Paul’s theology and worldview as contained in the book of Romans, with special attention given to introductory and historical matters. Prerequisites: 103, 105, 110, 251, 254. Notes: Bible majors only. 3 Study of God’s redemptive acts on Scripture on behalf of mankind, with application to the mission of the church today. Prerequisites: 103, 105, 109, 110, 251, 254, 306. Theology of Mission Integration Seminar 3 Senior level capstone seminar in which the student will search the Bible and the literature dealing with the topic(s) under discussion in the course leading to the discovery of means whereby the subject area may be “integrated” with Biblical truth. The results of the research will be incorporated in a paper or project which will be critiqued by the seminar members and by the professor. Prerequisites: 103, 105, 109, 110, 251, 254 or consent of the instructor. Notes May be repeated with different content for a maximum of six units counted toward graduation. 1–3 Guided independent reading, research, problem–solving and preparation of a formal paper or project done in consultation with a selected professor. Prerequisite: Consent of the Directed Research instructor. Notes: May be repeated with different content for a combined total of six units of 480 and 490 counted toward graduation. 1–3 Supervised experience in teaching biblical studies. Includes course preparation, observation and evaluation. Prerequisite: Practicum Consent of the instructor. Notes: May be repeated with different content for a combined total of six units of 480 and 490 counted toward graduation.
BBST 320
BBST 412
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BBST 430
BBST 330
BBST 340
BBST 440
BBST 341
BBST 450
BBST 342
BBST 455
BBST 343
BBST 458
Pentateuch
3
BBST 360
Mosaic authorship, historical and cultural backdrop, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content. Prerequisites: 103, 105, 109.
BBST 465
Early History of Israel
3
BBST 371
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. 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. Later History of Israel 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. 3 Authorship, date of writing, historical and cultural backdrop, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content Prerequisites: 103, 105, 109. Major Prophets
BBST 372
BBST 480
BBST 380
BBST 391
BBST 490
Minor Prophets
3
BBST 392
Authorship, date of writing, historical and cultural backdrop, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content. Prerequisites: 103, 105, 109.
New Testament Theology 3 Method, practice and history of the discipline. May emphasize selected writers or themes. Prerequisites: 103, 105, 110, 251, 254. Notes: Bible majors only.
BBST 411
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