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"Unity and diversity characterize the faculty ofBiola's biblical studies and theology department-unity in commitment to Christ and in agreement about the doctrines taught in the Word of God; diversity in personality, individual emphasis and classroom presentation." - Wayne S. Flory Associate Professor ofBiblical Studies and Theology

Biblical Studies and Theology A DIVISION OF TALBOT THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY AND SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY

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Dean : Wendell G. Johnston , Th .D.

FACULTY Professors: Christian , Hanna , Holloman , Kurtaneck , Mitchell , O'Neal , Rosscup, Saucy , Thomas Associate Professors: Conway , Finley , Flory, McDougall , Mohline , Morosco , Rigsby Assistant Professors : Benton, Curtis , Hutchison , Pierce , Shoemaker Instructors: Chute , Hagan , Moore 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-historical method of interpretation; have a grasp of the major doctrines of the Word of God and have a greater spiritual maturity, 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 an area of emphasis and complete the required courses therein. OLD TESTAMENT EMPHASIS: Majors desiring to place a stronger emphasis in Old Testament studies are required to take 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 IO I- !02 and 201-202 , Greek l01-102. NEW TESTAMENT EMPHASIS: Majors desiring to place a stronger emphasis in New Testament studies are required to take the following courses: New Testament Theology (NT 450) , 12 units upper division New 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; and Greek JO 1-102 and 201-202. BIBLE EMPHASIS: Majors desiring to have a general knowl­ edge of the whole Bible are required to take the following courses: Romans (NT 320) , Old Testament or New Testament Theology (OT 450 , NT 450), six units upper division Old Testa-

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