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Biblical Studies ADMSION OF TALBOT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY Dean: W. Bingham Hunter, Ph.D. Associate Dean: Dennis H. Dirks, Ph.D. Undergraduate Director: Ronald W. Pierce, Ph.D. FACULTY Professors: Kurtaneck, Moreland Associate Professors: Curtis, Flory, Hutchison, Pierce, Russell, Wilkins OBJECTIVES Coursework in biblical studies and theology is central to the Biola University curriculum. Upon completion of any degree program, it is intended the student will be acquainted with biblical content through the grammatico-histor ical method of interpretation; will have a grasp of the major doctrines of the Word of God; and will have greater spiritual maturity which will enable the student to serve the Christian com munity more effectively. GENERAL BIBLICAL STUDIES AND THEOLOGY REQUIREMENTS All students ( except biblical studies ma jors) must complete the foundational courses LE 100, OT 100, NT 100, the intermediate courses ST 201, 202, 203, NT 200, the ad vanced course LE 460, plus one text elective and one topical elective. Electives may be chosen from any biblical studies courses keyed as "text'' (IX) or "topical" (fP) in the class schedules. Unless one's major is biblical studies or Christian education, one may not count more than 30 units of biblical studies courses toward graduation requirements. DEGREE PROGRAM A BACHEWR OF ARTs IN BIBUCAL S11JDIES is of fered upon the completion of the university baccaulaureate and major requirements. Major must complete the general biblical stud ies requirements (excluding OT 100, NT 100, and the two electives) plus the following: OT 101, 102, NT201, 202,320 (Romans), OT 450 or NT 450, six units upper division OT elec tives, six units upper division NT electives, six units upper division OT or NT or ST or LE electives, History 304 or 324 and 321, and 12 units of either Greek or Hebrew (select either Greek 101, 102, 201, 202 or Hebrew 101, 102, 201, 202) . The flexibility of electives within this major will enable the student to design a program in line with his/her professional and ministry objective, and future specialization.
NEWTESTAMENT 100 New Testament Literature (4) An overview of the New Testament liter ature, focusing on book outlines, key themes, persons and events in biblical histo ry, along with personal application. Includes one unit of small group discussion. 200 Early Christian History -Acts (3) The book ofActs with emphasis on the missionary philosophy and activity of the early church and its current application to missions. Prerequisites: LE 100, OT 100, NT 100. 201 New Testament Literature I (3) Literature of the four gospels; use of nar rative, historical method, sources; author ship and content of each gospel; the synop tic problem and contribution of each of gospel to the knowledge of Christ. 202 New Testament Literature II (3) Epistolary form, content, theological contribution, canonicity and interpretation; historical background in comparison with the book of Acts. 310 Advanced Studies in the Gospels (3) In-depth study of one of the gospels or de tailed consideration of problems related to several or all of the gospels. Prerequisites: LE 100, OT 100, NT 100. TX. 320 Advanced Studies in Epistolary Literature (3) Selected epistles considering gen uineness and authenticity, exposition of the text and investigation of problem passages. Prerequisites: LE 100, OT 100, NT 100. TX. 420 Advanced Studies in New Testament Eschatological Literature (3) New Testament prophetic texts such as Matthew 24 and 25, I and II Thessalonians and Revelation. Prerequisites: LE 100, OT 100, NT 100. TX. 430 Advanced Studies in New Testament History and Theology (3) Religious, cultural, political and theologi cal investigation of key portions of the New Testament. Prerequisites: LE 100, OT 100, NTlOO. TP.
COURSES OLD TESTAMENT 100 Old Testament Literature (4) An overview of the Old Testament litera ture, focusing on book outlines, key themes, persons and events in biblical history, along with personal application. Includes one unit of small group discussion. 101 Early Hebrew History (3) Ahistory of Israel's beginnings through the united kingdom, including matters of authorship, dating and the historical-theo logical setting of the Pentateuch and early historical books. 102 Later Hebrew History (3) A continuation of Israel's history from the divided kingdom through the post-exilic period, including matters of authorship, dat ing and historical-theological setting of the later historical books, poetic and wisdom lit erature and the prophetic books. 300 Advanced Studies in Old Testament History and Theology (3) Religious, cultural, political and theological investigations of Israelite history in key por tions of the Old Testament Prerequisites: LE 100, OT 100, NT 100. TP 310 Studies in Biblical Backgrounds (3) The contributions of archaeology, histori cal geography, manners and customs in light of specific Biblical texts. Prerequisites: LE 100, OT 100, NT 100. TP. 430 Advanced Studies in Old Testament Poetic and Wisdom Literature (3) Various types of poetic and wisdom liter atures emphasizing poetic devices and prin ciples of interpretation. Prerequisites: LE 100, OT 100, NT 100. TP. 440 Advanced Studies in Old Testament Prophecy (3) Selections from the major or minor prophets in light of literary, historical and theological considerations. Prerequisites: LE 100, OT 100, NT 100. TP. 450 Old Testament Theology (3) Introduction to the history of the discipline. Aconsideration of the basic themes developed in the Old Testament from the standpoint of biblical theology. An in-depth study of a limit ed group ofwriters, themes, or a selection of literature from a particular period of Israel's history may form a portion of the course. Prerequisites: LE 100, OT 100, NT 100. TP
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