COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
New Testament Studies Requ ired Cou rses For All Students 201 NEW TESTAMENT LITERATURE I (3)
Old Testament Emphasi s: Majors desiring to place a stronger emphasis in Old Testament studies ore required to toke the following courses: Old Testament Theology (OT 450), nine units upper division Old Testament electives from the following courses: 300, 310, 430 or 440; three units upper division New Testament elective; History 304, 321, Hebrew 101, 102, 201, 202; Greek 101-102. New Testament Emphasi s: Majors desiring to ploce o stronger emphasis in New Testament studies ore required to toke the following courses: New Testament Theology (NT 450), 12 units upper divisionNew Testament courses as follows: three units in the gospels, three units in the epistles and six units open electives; Romans (NT 320); History 304,321,324; three units upper division Old Testament elective; ond Greek 101, 102, 201, 202. Bible Emphasis: Majors desiring to hove ogeneral knowl edge of the whole Bible ore required to toke the following courses: Romans (NT 320), Old Testament or New Testament Theology (OT 450, NT450), six unitsupper division Old Testament electives, six units upper division New Testament electives, six units upper division Old Testament or New Testament or Theology electives, History 304, 321 and Greek 101, 102, 201, 202. Pre-Seminary Emphasis: Majors desiring obiblical educa tion or foundation for further studies in seminary ore required to toke: Romans (NT 320), Old Testament or New Testament Theol ogy (OT450, NT 450), six units upper division Old Testament electives, six units upper division New Testament electives, three units upper division Old Testament or New Testament or Theology electives. l ogic (PH 205) or Ethics (PH 305), Communication 385 or 386 or 478, History 321, Music 440, Sociology 402, Business 400 and Greek 101 , 102, 201, 202. Old Testament Studies Required Courses For All Students 101 EARLY HEBREW HISTORY (3) Ahistory of Israel's beginnings through the united kingdom, including molters of authorship, doting and the historical-theologi cal setting of the Pentateuch and early historical books. 102 LATER HEBREW HISTORY (3) Acontinuation of Israel's history from the divided kingdom through the post-exilic period, including matters of authorship, doting and historic-theological setting of the later historical books, poetic and wisdom literature and the prophetic books. Elective Courses 300 ADVANCED STUDIES INOLD TESTAMENT HISTORY AND THEOL OGY (3) Religious, cultural, political and theological investigations of Israelite history in key portions of the Old Testament. 310 STUDIES INBI BLI CALBACKGROUNDS (3) The contributions of archaeology, historical geography, man ners and customs in light of specific Biblical texts. 430 ADVANCED STUDIES IN OLD TESTAMENT POETIC AND WISDOM LITERATURE (3) Various types of poetic and wisdom literatures emphasizing poetic devices and principles of interpretation. 440 ADVANCED STUDIES IN OLD TESTAMENT PROPHECY (3) Selections from the major or minor prophets in light of literary, historical ond theological considerations. 450 OLDTESTAMENT THEOLOGY (3) Introduction to the history of the discipline; oconsideration of the basic themes developed in the Old Testament from the standpoin t of biblical theology. An in-depth study of o limited group of writers, themes, or o selection of literoture from o particular period of Israel's history may form o portion of the course.
417PRINTMAKING Ill (3) Emphasis oncolor problemsin intaglio and lithogrophy. Moy be repeated. Prerequisite: 310. Fee: $15. 418 CERAMICS IV (3) Experimental ceramics. Ad111nced individual development of style and aesthetics. Prerequisite: 41 1. Majors only. Fee: $25. 41 9 GRAPH IC DESIGN II (3) Offered alternate years. Problems of advertising layout and graphic techniques in advertising design; techniques and materials applied to projects, package and brochure design. Prerequisite: 313 or consent. fee: $15. 420 GRAPHIC DESIGN Ill (3) Offered alternate years. Independent study in applied projects in graphic design. Prerequisite: 419 or consent. fee: $15. 421 PRINTMAKING IV(3) Researchinod111nced intaglio and lithography. Moy be repeat ed. Prerequisite: 417. fee: $15.00. 460 SENIOR ARTEXHIBIT (0) Preparation for senior art exhibition under direction of faculty member. Requ ired of all art majors.
literature of the four gospels; use of narrative, historical method, sources; authorship and content of each gospel; the synoptic problem and contribution of each gospel to the knowl edge of Christ. 202 NEW TESTAMENT LITERATURE II (3) Epistolary form, content, theological contribution, cononicity and interpretation; historical background in comparison with the book of Acts. 300 EARLY CHRISTIAN HISTORY - ACTS (3) The book of Acts with emphasis on the missionary philosophy and activity of the early church and its current application to missions. Elect ive Courses 310 ADVANCED STUDIES IN THE GOSPELS(3) In-depth study of one of the gospels or detailed consideration of problems related to several or all of the gospels. 320 ADVANCED STUDIES IN EPISTOLARY LITERATURE (3) Selected epistles considering genuineness and authenticity, exposition of the text and investigation of problem passages. 420 ADVANCED STUDIES IN NEW TESTAMENT ESCHATOLOGICAL LITERATURE (3) New Testament prophetic texts such 01 Matthew 24 and 25, I and II Thessolonions and Revelation. 430 ADVANCED STUDIES IN NEW TESTAMENT HISTORY ANDTHEOL OGY (3) Religious, cultural, political and theological investigation of key portions of the New Testament. 450 NEW TESTAMENT THEOLOGY (3) Introduction to the history of New Testament theology; o consideration of the basic themes developed in the New Testa ment from the standpoint of biblical theology. An in-depth study of o writer, writers or kind of literature in the New Testament may form o portion of the course.
Biblical Studies and Theology
Genera l Bibli rnl Studi es Elect ives Cou rses 120 GUIDED STUDY (1-3)
ADivision of Talbot School of Theology
Dean: Wendell G. Johnston, Th.D. Associate Dean: Dennis H. Dirks, Ph.D. Wayne S. Flory, Th.M., Undergradua te Director Faculty Professors: Kurtaneck, Mitchell Associate Professors: Curti s, Enns, Pierce, Flory, Tinder
For those needing odd units to complete their Bible require ment. Readings with written reports on biblical and/or theological subjects. Prerequisi te: consent of the dean. 220 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY (3) Inductive study applied to biblical narrative and epistolary literature. 470 BIBLICAL SEMINAR (3) Small group studies utilizing technique of problem solving, research, formal writing and communirntion of results. Prerequi site: consent. 480 BIBLICAL RESEARCH (1-3) Traditional and contemporary problems in biblical areas. Pre requisite: consent. Systematic Theological Studies Required Courses For All Students 100 BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS (3) Doctrine of the Scriptures as inspired by God, o completed revelation in the books recognized os rnnonicol; the incorporation of oBiblical foundation into personal Christion growth and witness. 300 GOD, CHRIST AND THE HOLYSPIRIT (3) God, His existence, unity, trinitarian distinctions, attributes, decrees and works; the theonthropic person of Christ; the Holy Spirit.
Assistant Professor: Wilkins Instructors: Chute, Moore
Objectives : Coursework in biblical studies and theology is central to theBiola University curriculum. Upon completion of any degree program, it is in tended the student wil l be acquainted wi th biblical content through thegrommatico-historical methodof interpretation; have agraspof the major doctrinesof theWord of Godandhaveagreater spiritual maturi ty, which will enable the student to serve the Christian community effectively. Department Major: Biblical studies and theology majors must take all of the general Bible requirements, excluding the three-unit elective. In addition, each major will choose on area of emphasis and complete the required courses therein.
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