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Biola University
BBST 105 - Foundations of Christian Thought
Credits 3
BBST 306 - Early Christian History - Acts Credits 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. Grade Mode: A. Credits 3 Contributions of archeology, geography, culture, and history to biblical interpretation. Note(s): May include abroad-study in lands of the biblical world. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Biblical & Theological Studies (BBLE); and Undergraduate Level. BBST 312 - Principles of Interpretation Credits 3 Prerequisites: BBST 103, BBST 105, BBST 110. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 311 - Biblical Backgrounds 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. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 103, BBST 105. Restrictions: Must be Biblical & Theological Studies (BBLE); and Undergraduate Level. BBST 320 - Methods of Bible Study Credits 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. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 103. Restrictions: Must not be Biblical & Theological Studies (BBLE); and must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 330 - Jesus' Life and Ministry Credits 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. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 110. Restrictions: Must be Senior Class; and Undergraduate Level. BBST 340 - Guided Study Credits 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. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Professional Studies (BOLD); and Undergraduate Level. BBST 341 - Life and Letters of Paul Credits 3 Authorship, occasion of writing, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content of Paul's writings set in the context of Paul's life and mission. May focus on a smaller unit such as Prison or Pastoral Letters. Grade Mode: A.
Introduction to theology with special emphasis on learning to do theology, understand the doctrine of Scripture, introduce the integration of various fields of knowledge with the Bible, and see the importance and development of a Christian worldview. Note(s): Must be completed during the first year. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 109 - Old Testament History and Literature Credits 3 An overview of the Old Testament with emphasis on the purpose of the writers; history and culture; literary genre, structure, and themes; persons and events, and practical application for Christian living. Grade Mode: A, C. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 110 - New Testament History and Literature Credits 3 An overview of the New Testament with emphasis on the purpose of the writers; history and culture; literary genre, structure, and themes; persons and events; and practical application for Christian living. Grade Mode: A, C. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 150 - Old Testament Survey Credits 4 An overview of the Old Testament focusing on book outlines, key themes, persons and events in biblical history, and personal application. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Professional Studies (BOLD); and Undergraduate Level. BBST 220 - Guided Study Credits 1-3 For those needing credits to complete their Bible requirement. Reading with written reports on biblical and/or theological subjects. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 251 - Theology I Credits 3 The Biblical doctrines of God, Christ, man, and sin, with reference to the history and development of Christian theology. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 103, BBST 105. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 254 - Theology II Credits 3 The Biblical doctrines of salvation, the Holy Spirit, the church, and last things, with reference to the history and development of Christian theology. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 103, BBST 105. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 301 - Biblical Studies Research Seminar Credits 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 presentation. Note(s): Must be taken within the first two years at Biola. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Biblical & Theological Studies (BBLE); and Undergraduate Level.
Prerequisites: BBST 103, BBST 105, BBST 110. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 342 - Gospel of John
Credits 3
Authorship, occasion of writing, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content of the Gospel of John. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisites: BBST 103, BBST 105, BBST 110. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level.
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