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Biola University
BBST 430 - Advanced Study: New Testament Credits 1-3 Independent student research and writing in addition to a seminar style classroom atmosphere for the study of selected texts and/or topics. Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit with different content. Grade Mode: A. Credits 1-3 Independent student research and writing in addition to a seminar style classroom atmosphere for the study of selected texts and/or topics. Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit with different content. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 103, BBST 105, BBST 110. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 440 - Advanced Study: Old Testament Prerequisites: BBST 103, BBST 105, BBST 109. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 450 - Advanced Study: Systematic Theology Credits 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. Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit with different content. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 251, BBST 254. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 451 - Character of God Credits 3 A biblical and theological exploration of God's character. Attention is given to the biblical basis for our understanding of who God is and the implications this has for our daily lives. Seeks also to gain a greater understanding of recent challenges to the classical understanding of the character of God. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 103, BBST 105, BBST 251, BBST 254. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 452 - Theology of Marriage and Family Credits 3 An advanced seminar on the theology of marriage and family. Attention is given to the biblical and theological underpinnings of our understanding of marriage and family, with an additional focus on the practical implications this has on our daily lives. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 103, BBST 105, BBST 251, BBST 254. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 453 - Theology of Gender Credits 3 A biblical and theological analysis of the contemporary evangelical gender debate by examining its history, most important contributors, divergent evangelical views (e.g., egalitarian and complementarian), and key biblical texts. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 103, BBST 105, BBST 251, BBST 254. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 455 - Pauline Theology: Romans Credits 3 Study of Paul's theology and worldview as contained in the book of Romans, with special attention given to introductory and historical matters. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 251, BBST 254. Restrictions: Must be Biblical & Theological Studies (BBLE); and Undergraduate Level.
BBST 458 - Theology of Mission Credits 3 Study of God's redemptive acts in Scripture on behalf of mankind, with application to the mission of the church today. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 109, BBST 251, BBST 254, BBST 306. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 465 - Integration Seminar Credits 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. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 6 credits counted toward graduation with different content. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisites: BBST 109, BBST 110, BBST 251, BBST 254. Restrictions: Must be Senior Class; and Undergraduate Level. BBST 471 - The Apostolic Fathers
Credits 3
Students will read and discuss the earliest Christian documents composed after the apostolic age, spanning the years A.D. 95–160 (e.g., Aristides, Clement of Rome, Ignatius, Justin Martyr, Papias, Polycarp), with a focus upon compositional purpose, historical setting, theology, and connections with New Testament documents. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 110, BBST 251, BBST 254, BBST 301, BBST 312. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 475 - Puritan Theology Credits 3 Traces the history of Protestant spiritual formation from Martin Luther and John Calvin to the English Puritans and acquaints students with the history, theology, and theological influences of relevant theologians. Emphasizes the doctrinal distinctives of the Puritan movement and includes reading primary sources from that era. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 103, BBST 105, BBST 251, BBST 254. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 480 - Directed Research Credits 1-3 Guided independent reading, research, problem-solving and preparation of a formal paper or project done in consultation with a selected professor. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 6 credits. Students may receive no more than a total of 6 credits counted towards graduation for 480 and 490 combined. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BBST 481 - New Testament Use of the Old Testament Credits 3 A consideration of the issues raised by the use of the OT in the NT. Special attention is given to the hermeneutical presuppositions and exegetical methods employed by the NT writers as they appropriate the OT scriptures, and to the theological implications that arise from their use. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BBST 301, BBST 312; BLGR 101 and BLGR 102, or BLHE 101 and BLHE 102. Restrictions: Must be Biblical & Theological Studies (BBLE); and Undergraduate Level.
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