Biblical &Theological Studies
BBST 320 - Methods of Bible Study 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: CEED 320. Prerequisite(s): 103. Credit(s): 3. BBST 330 - Jesus’ Life & Ministry 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(s): 110. Credit(s): 3. BBST 340 - Guided Study 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. Note(s): Course offered to fulfill BOLD program requirement. Credit(s): 1 - 3. BBST 341 - Life & Letters of Paul 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. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 110. Credit(s): 3. BBST 342 - Johannine Literature Authorship, occasion of writing, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content of John’s writings. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 110. Credit(s): 3. BBST 343 - General Letters Authorship, occasion of writing, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content of non-Pauline letters. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 110. Credit(s): 3. BBST 360 - Pentateuch Mosaic authorship, historical and cultural backdrop, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 109. Credit(s): 3. BBST 371 - Early History of Israel Conquest through the establishment of David’s kingdom, focusing on historical, cultural and theological issues that aid in interpreting events and texts. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 109. Credit(s): 3. BBST 372 - Later History of Israel Kings and prophets from Solomon through the return from exile, emphasizing historical, cultural and theological issues that aid in interpreting events and texts. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 109. Credit(s): 3. BBST 380 - Wisdom & Poetic Literature Authorship, date of writing, historical and cultural backdrop, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content of Job through Song of Songs. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 109. Credit(s): 3. BBST 391 - Major Prophets Authorship, date of writing, historical and cultural backdrop, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 109. Credit(s): 3.
BBST 392 - Minor Prophets Authorship, date of writing, historical and cultural backdrop, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 109. Credit(s): 3. BBST 413 - Biblical Theology Seminar Focus on exploring the methodology of biblical theology, both deductively and inductively, with the goal of attaining an awareness of its central issues and a competence in the exegetical-theological skills it requires. Prerequisite(s): BBST 109, 110, 251, 254, 301, 311, 312; and BLGR 101 and 102; or BLHE 101 and 102. Restriction(s): Bible (BBLE) majors only. Credit(s): 3. BBST 414 - Systematic Theology Seminar Focus on engaging a single topic of biblical revelation with attention to the exegetical, philosophical, and practical dimensions in a systematic theology discourse. Prerequisite(s): BBST 109, 110, 251, 254, 301, 311, 312; BLGR 101 and 102; or BLHE 101 and 102. Restriction(s): Bible (BBLE) majors only. Credit(s): 3. BBST 430 - Advanced Study: NewTestament Independent student research and writing in addition to a seminar style classroom atmosphere for the study of selected texts and / or topics. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 110. Note(s): May be repeated with different content for a maximum of six credits counted toward graduation. Credit(s): 1 - 3. BBST 440 - Advanced Study: Old Testament Independent student research and writing in addition to a seminar style classroom atmosphere for the study of selected texts and / or topics. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 109. Note(s): May be repeated with different content for a maximum of six credits counted toward graduation. Credit(s): 1 - 3. BBST 450 - Advanced Study: Systematic Theology 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. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 251, 254. Note(s): May be repeated with different content for a maximum of six credits counted toward graduation. Credit(s): 1 - 3. BBST 455 - Pauline Theology - Romans Study of Paul’s theology and worldview as contained in the book of Romans, with special attention given to introductory and historical matters. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 110, 251, 254. Note(s): Bible majors only. Credit(s): 3. BBST 458 - Theology of Mission Study of God’s redemptive acts in Scripture in behalf of mankind, with application to the mission of the church today. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 109, 110, 251, 254, 306. Credit(s): 3. BBST 465 - Integration Seminar 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. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 109, 110, 251, 254.
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