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Biblical Studies A DIVISION OF TALBOT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY Dean: W. Bingham Hunter, Ph.D. Dean of Administration: Dennis H. Dirks, Ph.D. Undergraduate Director: Ronald W. Pierce, Ph.D. FACULTY Professors: Kurtaneck, Moreland Associate Professors: Curtis, Flory, Hutchison, Pierce, Rae, Russell OBJECTIVES A strong emphasis in Biblical Studies has always been at the core of Biol a' s cur riculum. It is intended that all students regardless of major wi ll graduate with a working knowledge of the Scriptures and a Christian worldview, integrated with aca demic learning as well as personal and professional living. GENERAL BIBLE REQUIREMENTS All students must complete 30 units of Biblical Studies including 101, 110, 120, 121, 200, 251,252,465 and two electives. Majors other than Biblical Studies or Christian Education may count a maxi mum of 30 units toward graduation. DEGREE PROGRAM A Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies is offered upon the completion of the uni versity baccaulaureate and major require ments. Majors must complete general requirements (exclud ing the two electives) plus 311,312, 411,412,455, three units of 470, nine units of 300-level BBST electives, nine units of 400-level BBST electives, HIST321, 12 units of either Greek (BLGRlOl/102, 201/202) or Hebrew (BLHElOl/102, 201/202). In addition to the major requirement, students are encouraged to select a specialization of 9- 12 units outside the department to fu lfill their non-prescribed electives.
committee. Culmination of project includes professionally presented show in the University Art Gallery. Required of all majors with the excep tion of pre-art therapy, film and video majors and graphic design majors who elect to take 435. Fee: $100.
110, 120,121,200,251, 252, CEED150, plus either BBST320 or CEED383, three units of BBST or CEED elective, and three units of BBST or CEED independent study and/ or practicum. A course of study leading to the Master of Arts degree is available through Biola's graduate school, Talbot School of Theology. Please see graduate section for details.
COURSES CORE CURRICULUM 101 FOUNDATIONS OF CHRISTIAN THOUGHT (3)
General and special revelation, the na ture of biblical literature, along with prin ciples for its interpretation and integration into other fields of academic learning. Development of a Christian worldview for personal and professional living is empha sized. Should be completed first year. 110 NEW TESTAMENT HISTORY AND LITERATURE (3) An overview focusing on persons, events, literary structure and themes, with a discussion of theological issues and ap plication for living. 120 OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY (3) An overview of Genesis-Esther, em phasizing persons, events, and themes, with a discussion of theological issues and application for living. 121 OLD TESTAMENT LITERATURE (3) An overview ofJob-Malachi, empha sizing literary structure and themes, with a discussion of theological issues and app li cation for li ving.
200 EARLY CHRISTIAN HISTORY-ACTS (3)
Book of Acts emphasizing missionary philosophy, activity of the early church and current application to missions. Prerequisites: 101 1 110. 251 CHRISTIAN THOUGHT I (3) Biblical, historical and systematic ra tionale for understanding God ' s Person and work, set in the broader context of church history and contemporary Christianity. Prerequisites: 101, 110. 252 CHRISTIAN THOUGHT II (3) Biblical, historical and systematic rationale for understanding humanity's
CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Jointly sponsored by the Biblical
Studies and Christian Education depart ments, this program is designed for those desiring a concentrated year of Biblical Studies and Christian ministry, without a baccaulaureate degree. It involves 33 semester units of regular university course work and meets the standards for organi zations requiring one year of Bible train ing. Specific courses include BBST101,
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