Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
TTOT 731 - Biblical Aramaic A study of the grammar with emphasis on comparisons with Hebrew; translating the Aramaic of Daniel and Ezra. Prerequisite(s): TTOT 705. Note(s): Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTOT 732 - Seminar in Hebrew Exegesis A consideration of selected Old Testament passages with emphasis on historical background and detailed exegesis from the Hebrew text. Prerequisite(s): TTOT 705. Note(s): May be taken multiple times with different content. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–4. TTOT 733 - Seminar in Semitic Languages Introductory grammatical studies in Ugaritic, Arabic, Akkadian, Syriac or Modern Hebrew; readings in ancient Hebrew and Aramaic inscriptions; or other advanced Semitic studies. Prerequisite(s): TTOT 705. Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit with different content. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTOT 734 - Readings in the Septuagint A survey of the origin, nature and value of the Greek Old Testament with a reading of selected portions and comparison with the Hebrew text. Investigation of the methods of the translators. Prerequisite(s): TTOT 705, TTNT 502. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTOT 745 - World of the Old Testament Old Testament backgrounds, including a study of the religion, literature, geography, archaeology, and culture of Israel in its ancient Near Eastern environment. Note(s): Required of M.A. (Old Testament) students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. TTOT 791 - Old Testament Seminar Supervised research of designated areas of concentration in Old Testament literature, history, interpretation or theology. Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit with different content. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–4. TTOT 807 - Old Testament Textual Criticism A study of the Masoretic notes, the parallel passages and the versions with explanation of the variations. Prerequisite(s): TTOT 705. Note(s): Elective for Th.M. students. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. TTOT 809 - Advanced Exegetical Studies Application of exegetical methodology to selected passages from the Hebrew text of the Old Testament. Special attention given to the ancient versions and to current scholarship as it relates to text, language, history and interpretive issues. Prerequisite(s): TTOT 705. Note(s): May be taken multiple times with different content. Elective for Th.M. students. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–4. TTOT 811 - Seminar in Semitic Languages Introductory grammatical studies in Ugaritic, Arabic, Akkadian, Syriac or Modern Hebrew; readings in ancient Hebrew and Aramaic inscriptions; or other advanced Semitic studies. Prerequisite(s): TTOT 705. Note(s): May be taken multiple times with different content. Elective for Th.M. students. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTOT 814 - Readings in the Septuagint A survey of the origin, nature and value of the Greek Old Testament with a reading of selected portions and comparison with the Hebrew text. Investigation of the methods of the translators. Prerequisite(s): TTOT 705, TTNT 502. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTOT 880 - Old Testament Seminar Detailed research in some phase of the Old Testament field, such as specific topics in history and introduction or archaeology of selected geographical areas. Prerequisite(s): TTOT 705. Note(s): May be taken multiple times with different content. Elective for Th.M. students. Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–4. TTOT 891 - Research Seminar Discussion and application of the central areas of Old Testament research and related fields of study. Instruction in research methodology, including the identification of a problem, the steps taken to resolve it, and writing the results. Fee: $50. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3.
TTOT 892 - Research Seminar Discussion and application of the central areas of Old Testament
research and related fields of study. Instruction in research, including the identification of a problem, the steps undertaken to resolve a problem, and writing the results. Note(s): Electives are offered by rotation and on request. Second semester to continue research in an area of interest. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2.
Philosophy Faculty Chair:
Scott B. Rae, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor:
Moreland
Professors:
Geivett, Horner, Pickavance, Rae
Research Professor:
Craig
Objectives Part of the task of Christian leadership involves skilled thinking and the ability to clearly articulate to a modern culture the reasons for belief in the Christian faith. It is critical to grasp the underlying philosophical ideas that continue to shape contemporary culture. For this reason, a specialty in philosophy is crucial for defending the claims of Christianity in advancing a Christian Worldview. Courses TTPH 523 - Metaphysics I A topical study of the nature and methodology of metaphysics with emphasis on the nature and ultimate categories of being as well as specific areas (e.g. causation, space and time, the soul, freedom and determinism, personal identity, and essentialism). Special emphasis will be placed on integrating metaphysics with the construction and defense of a Christian worldview. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTPH 524 - Metaphysics II A topical study of important selected themes and persons in the field of metaphysics. Emphasis will be placed on current tensions between Christian theism and various metaphysical positions and on key past and present figures in metaphysics. Note(s): Elective. May be taken multiple times with different content. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTPH 544 - Epistemology I A topical study in the definition of knowledge and justified belief, problems in skepticism, the nature of epistemic justification and the nature of truth. Application will be made to special epistemological issues in religion, e.g., religious experience, miracles, inerrancy, burden of proof issues. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTPH 545 - Epistemology II A conceptual analysis and philosophical evaluation of important contemporary issues in epistemology. Special emphasis will be placed on the role that key current and past figures have played in formulating these issues. An application of epistemological themes will be made to the concerns of religious epistemology. Note(s): Elective. May be taken multiple times with different content. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTPH 547 - The Theology and Philosophy of Science A study of various issues that arise in the integration of science and orthodox Christian theology (e.g. models of integration, the scientific status of creationism, the creation/evolution debate) as well as an investigation of selected topics in philosophy of science relevant to a Christian worldview (e.g., the realist/antirealist debate, the nature, formation, use, and confirmation of scientific laws and theories, scientism A survey and evaluation of various ethicists and their systems from within a Christian framework. Emphasis will be placed on Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, the utilitarians and Kant, and a study of various issues in metaethics and normative ethics, as well as an investigation of ethical decision-making and case studies. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTPH 602 - Apologetics An examination of the Christian worldview and the various Christian apologetic responses in relation to the areas of history, science, and philosophy. Note(s): Required for M.Div. and M.A. (Theology) students. Elective for M.A. (Philosophy) students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. and the limits of science). Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. TTPH 566 - History and Normative Systems of Ethics
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