''.A major strength of the Bible department lies in the breadth of interests and areas of expertise among the faculty. Students benefit from some required exposure to the variety in the department, and they are able to choose a specific emphasis to best prepare them for future ministry.,, Ed Curtis Instructor ofBiblical Studies and Theology
Department of Biblical Studies and Theology Robert Morosco, Ph .D., Chair FACULTY Professors: Kurtaneck , Mitchell Associate Professors: Flory, Morosco Assistant Professors: Kirk , Shoemaker , Grigsby Instructors: Chute, Curtis , Moore , Pierce Objectives: Coursework in the department of 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 matur ity , which will enable the student to serve the Christian commun ity 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 101-102 and 201-202, Greek 101-102. 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 101-102 and 201-202.
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