BIBLICAL STUDIES
BINT 438 Luke & Acts (3)
An expository study of the genesis and early expansion of the Church with an emphasis on Acts’ linkage to the Gospel of Luke, theology of the early Church, and its cross-cultural mission and relevance for the Church today.
BIOT 426 Daniel & Revelation (3)
An expository study of Daniel and Revelation, with consideration to the many questions of interpretation and application in these important prophetic books.
BINT 404 Pastoral Epistles (3)
An expository approach, with a background study of the apostolic time with an emphasis on how the Apostle Paul handled false doctrine and the basic teaching for leadership and Church growth. Application to contemporary situations and dealing with critical questions is studied.
BINT 432 Romans (3)
An expository study of Romans with an emphasis on both salvation and Church fellowship of living in unity amid diversity for both the first century and the contemporary Church and society.
BINT 435 Galatians (3)
An expository study of the true nature of the Gospel, the significance of the missionary proclamation of justification by faith, and the relationship of justification to the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit.
BINT 437 Ephesians (3)
An expository study of the epistle. Consideration is given to relevant problems of local Churches in the 21st century in an effort to bring those Churches into harmony with the doctrinal and practical portions of this epistle whose theme is “the Church – the Body of Christ.”
BINT 440 Philippians (3)
An expository study of the epistle with special attention given to New Testament Christology in light of the Kenotic passage in Philippians.
BINT 442 Colossians and Philemon (3)
An expository study of the books of Colossians and Philemon. Biblical principles and practical applications in relation to salvation and Christian service.
BINT 410 Hebrews (3)
An expository study of the book, with particular emphasis on the author, the special temptation of the recipients, the use of the Old Testament as well as the preeminence of Christ as high priest and sacrifice, his all-sufficiency, and the meaning of faith and perseverance.
BIOT 402 Genesis (3)
Besides presenting an interpretation of the book and examining specific exegetical problem; the course introduces the student to the issues of the Bible and sciences; historical, cultural and archaeological backgrounds.
BINT 436 The Gospel of John (3)
An expository study of the Gospel of John and a survey of its theology with special emphasis given to an analysis of the book structure in relation to the development of the theme.
BIOT 440 Psalms (3)
A general introduction to the book of Psalms, followed by a study of individual Psalms that stress the major themes of the book.
BIOT 450 Isaiah (3)
An exegetical study of the eighth century prophet Isaiah. Special emphasis on introductory materials (authorship and date), Messianic texts, devotional material, and preaching values.
BIOT 460 Ezekiel (3)
An exegetical study of the book of Ezekiel, analyzing the times in which the prophet ministered, the theological questions raised in the book, and the usage of the book for teaching and preaching.
BIOT 130 Old Testament Survey (3)
A survey of the books, literature, themes, and main personages in Old Testament literature. Emphasis is placed upon the history of Israel and its relationship to neighboring nations and the relationship of the Old Testament to the New Testament.
BINT 131 New Testament Survey (3)
A survey of the books and themes of the New Testament. Special emphasis is placed upon the life of Jesus and the role of Paul and how the books of the New Testament relate to the life of the early Church.
BIBL 200 Introduction to the Bible (3)
A survey of the areas of general and special introduction that include inspiration, the canon of Scripture, the transmission of the biblical text from the original writings to the many modern versions, and an examination of the major critical questions concerning the Bible that provide the student with an apologetic for the Christian faith.
BIBL 201 Inductive Bible Study (3)
An introduction to inductive Bible study involving the steps of observation, interpretation, application, and correlation. Principles in these steps are applied to several biblical passages and books in the Bible.
BIBL 212 Bible Study Methods (3)
A study of the methods of independent, devotional Bible Study. Attention is given to the use and misuse of Bible translations and to tools for effective Bible study.
BIBL 222/517 Hermeneutics (3)
A survey of the history of the interpretation of Scripture and an introduction to the principles of Bible interpretation and application. The course is designed to treat both the theoretical as well as the practical aspects of hermeneutics. Prerequisite: BIBL 201 or BIBL 212
BIOT 430 Pentateuch (3)
A study of the books of the law (Genesis through Deuteronomy) giving particular emphasis to foundational biblical teaching on the nature of creation, humanity, sin, faith, revelation, redemption, covenant and law.
BIOT 304 Historical Books (3)
A study of the historical books of the Old Testament (Joshua through Esther) with emphasis on God’s redemptive plan, His special dealings with Israel, legitimate types and personal applications.
BINT 341 Pauline Epistles (3)
A study of authorship, occasion of writing, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content of Paul’s writings.
BINT 334 General Epistles (3)
A study of authorship, occasion of writing, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content of non-Pauline letters.
BINT 310 The Synoptic Gospels (3)
A study of the inter-testamental background for the coming of Christ, composition, authorship, and distinctive of the first three Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke); a comprehensive survey of each of the Gospels in light of their distinctive emphases. Special attention is given to modern critical methods, their weaknesses and strengths for interpretation, and to questions of historical reliability.
BIBL 332 Life of Christ (3)
A comprehensive study of the earthly life and ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ. The course focuses on the thematic and chronological view of Christ’s life and ministry providing an interpretation of key events, discourses and their practical application.
BIBL 334 Parables of Jesus (3)
An in-depth study of the parables of Jesus with emphasis on the cultural, literal context with particular attention to their message and various themes.
BIBL 336 The World of the New Testament (3)
A study of the historical background which formed the setting in which Christ lived and the Church as established. Emphasis is given to Greek cultural influences, Roman political power and Jewish religious institutions. Selected primary sources drawn from the Greek, Roman, and Jewish writings of the period will be read and discussed.
BIOT 338 Prophets (3)
A study of the background, nature and interpretation of the Old Testament prophets with an emphasis upon the relevance of the prophets for their times with contemporary applications.
BIOT 336 Poetic Books (3)
An expository study of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon and Lamentations, emphasizing the genius of Hebrew poetry and the doctrinal depth and spiritual value of these books.
BIBL 383 Inter-testamental Literature (3)
The history and development of influences affecting the New Testament environment. A survey of the varied political, social, cultural, and spiritual movements beginning with the Babylonian exile through the second Temple period (AD 70). Jewish, Hellenistic and Roman cultural influences will be a focal point of the survey.
BIBL 410 History of Israel (3)
A survey of the major events of the Old Testament, focusing primarily on the historical books Joshua-Esther. Related geographical and archaeological material will be presented.
BIOT 490 Readings in Old Testament Studies (3)
Selected readings in Old Testament will be assigned by the instructor/professor. A minimum of 1,200 pages for three hours of undergraduate credit and 1,500 pages for three hours of graduate credit plus a final research paper or project are required. Prior permission of instructor/professor and the Academic Dean is needed for enrollment. With approval, a readings course may substitute for a required course.
BINT 491 Readings in New Testament Studies (3)
Selected readings in New Testament will be assigned by the instructor/professor. A minimum of 1,200 pages for three hours of undergraduate credit and 1,500 pages for three hours of graduate credit, plus a final research paper or project are required. Prior permission of instructor/professor and the Academic Dean is needed for enrollment. With approval, a readings course may substitute for a required course.
BILA 420 Greek for Ministry I (3)
An introductory study of New Testament Greek, including intensive drill in vocabulary, conjugations, declensions, and grammatical constructions, with translation of sentences from textbook.
BILA 421 Greek for Ministry II (3)
A continuation of BILA 420 and a completion of the basis for developing proficiency in translation. Prerequisite: BILA 420.
BILA 614 Introduction to New Testament Exegesis (3)
An introduction to exegetical procedures and practice of exegesis in various New Testament genres. Procedures include outlining the argument of passages, doing word studies, validating exegetical decisions, and using exegetical tools properly. Prerequisite: BILA 420 & 421.
BILA 615 Exegesis in the Gospels (3)
Exegetical study of selected passages from the Greek text of the Gospels. Exegetical methodology is applied; background issues including historical backgrounds, composition, authorship, and distinctive of each book are discussed. Prerequisite: BILA 614.
BILA 616 Exegesis in the Epistles (3)
Exegetical study of selected passages from the Greek text of the epistles. Exegetical methodology is applied; background issues including historical backgrounds, composition, authorship, and distinctive of each book are discussed. Prerequisite: BILA 614.
BILA 430 Hebrew for Ministry I (3)
An introduction to the Hebrew alphabet, vocabulary, and grammar in a systematic way, using exercises gleaned from the Old Testament.
BILA 431 Hebrew for Ministry II (3)
A continuation of BILA 430 and a completion of Hebrew grammar. Vocabulary down to frequency 50 is introduced. The student will also do extensive inductive work in the Book of Ruth. Prerequisite: BILA 430.
BILA 617 Introduction to Old Testament Exegesis (3)
An introduction to the fields of word studies, textual criticism, and Hebrew syntax. Select portions from the Hebrew Old Testament historical and poetic literature are translated with word analysis and inductive review of grammar and syntax. Students are trained in the use of principal exegetical tools. Prerequisite: BILA 430 & 431
BITH 727 New Testament Theology (3)
A study of the major themes of New Testament theology, the distinctive contributions of the biblical authors, and the issue of unity and diversity within the canon of the New Testament.
BITH 729 Pauline Theology (3)
A study of the major Pauline epistles and theological themes. Paul’s thought will be studied in the context of the issues and events of the early Church, the social and cultural milieu of the Greco Roman world, as well as the law and Judaism.
BITH 731 Johannine Theology (3)
The theology of Johannine writings, with emphasis upon the concepts that the writer himself emphasizes.
BITH 737 Old Testament Theology (3)
A study of the approaches to the theology of the Old Testament with an emphasis on the motifs of creation and redemption as integrative themes and as anticipatory of the coming of Jesus Christ.
BITH 740 Old Testament Theology & Ethics (3)
A survey of important theologies of the Old Testament, their methodologies, and a theology of the Old Testament, and the ways in which the Old Testament can be heard in its historical and sociological context as a source of ethical teaching for the Christian.
BINT 438 Luke & Acts (3)
An expository study of the genesis and early expansion of the Church with an emphasis on Acts’ linkage to the Gospel of Luke, theology of the early Church, and its cross-cultural mission and relevance for the Church today.
BIOT 426 Daniel & Revelation (3)
An expository study of Daniel and Revelation, with consideration to the many questions of interpretation and application in these important prophetic books.
BINT 404 Pastoral Epistles (3)
An expository approach, with a background study of the apostolic time with an emphasis on how the Apostle Paul handled false doctrine and the basic teaching for leadership and Church growth. Application to contemporary situations and dealing with critical questions is studied.
BINT 432 Romans (3)
An expository study of Romans with an emphasis on both salvation and Church fellowship of living in unity amid diversity for both the first century and the contemporary Church and society.
BINT 435 Galatians (3)
An expository study of the true nature of the Gospel, the significance of the missionary proclamation of justification by faith, and the relationship of justification to the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit.
BINT 437 Ephesians (3)
An expository study of the epistle. Consideration is given to relevant problems of local Churches in the 21st century in an effort to bring those Churches into harmony with the doctrinal and practical portions of this epistle whose theme is “the Church – the Body of Christ.”
BINT 440 Philippians (3)
An expository study of the epistle with special attention given to New Testament Christology in light of the Kenotic passage in Philippians.
BINT 442 Colossians and Philemon (3)
An expository study of the books of Colossians and Philemon. Biblical principles and practical applications in relation to salvation and Christian service.
BINT 410 Hebrews (3)
An expository study of the book, with particular emphasis on the author, the special temptation of the recipients, the use of the Old Testament as well as the preeminence of Christ as high priest and sacrifice, his all-sufficiency, and the meaning of faith and perseverance.
BIOT 402 Genesis (3)
Besides presenting an interpretation of the book and examining specific exegetical problem; the course introduces the student to the issues of the Bible and sciences; historical, cultural and archaeological backgrounds.
BINT 436 The Gospel of John (3)
An expository study of the Gospel of John and a survey of its theology with special emphasis given to an analysis of the book structure in relation to the development of the theme.
BIOT 440 Psalms (3)
A general introduction to the book of Psalms, followed by a study of individual Psalms that stress the major themes of the book.
BIOT 450 Isaiah (3)
An exegetical study of the eighth century prophet Isaiah. Special emphasis on introductory materials (authorship and date), Messianic texts, devotional material, and preaching values.
BIOT 460 Ezekiel (3)
An exegetical study of the book of Ezekiel, analyzing the times in which the prophet ministered, the theological questions raised in the book, and the usage of the book for teaching and preaching.
BIOT 130 Old Testament Survey (3)
A survey of the books, literature, themes, and main personages in Old Testament literature. Emphasis is placed upon the history of Israel and its relationship to neighboring nations and the relationship of the Old Testament to the New Testament.
BINT 131 New Testament Survey (3)
A survey of the books and themes of the New Testament. Special emphasis is placed upon the life of Jesus and the role of Paul and how the books of the New Testament relate to the life of the early Church.
BIBL 200 Introduction to the Bible (3)
A survey of the areas of general and special introduction that include inspiration, the canon of Scripture, the transmission of the biblical text from the original writings to the many modern versions, and an examination of the major critical questions concerning the Bible that provide the student with an apologetic for the Christian faith.
BIBL 201 Inductive Bible Study (3)
An introduction to inductive Bible study involving the steps of observation, interpretation, application, and correlation. Principles in these steps are applied to several biblical passages and books in the Bible.
BIBL 212 Bible Study Methods (3)
A study of the methods of independent, devotional Bible Study. Attention is given to the use and misuse of Bible translations and to tools for effective Bible study.
BIBL 222/517 Hermeneutics (3)
A survey of the history of the interpretation of Scripture and an introduction to the principles of Bible interpretation and application. The course is designed to treat both the theoretical as well as the practical aspects of hermeneutics. Prerequisite: BIBL 201 or BIBL 212
BIOT 430 Pentateuch (3)
A study of the books of the law (Genesis through Deuteronomy) giving particular emphasis to foundational biblical teaching on the nature of creation, humanity, sin, faith, revelation, redemption, covenant and law.
BIOT 304 Historical Books (3)
A study of the historical books of the Old Testament (Joshua through Esther) with emphasis on God’s redemptive plan, His special dealings with Israel, legitimate types and personal applications.
BINT 341 Pauline Epistles (3)
A study of authorship, occasion of writing, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content of Paul’s writings.
BINT 334 General Epistles (3)
A study of authorship, occasion of writing, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content of non-Pauline letters.
BINT 310 The Synoptic Gospels (3)
A study of the inter-testamental background for the coming of Christ, composition, authorship, and distinctive of the first three Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke); a comprehensive survey of each of the Gospels in light of their distinctive emphases. Special attention is given to modern critical methods, their weaknesses and strengths for interpretation, and to questions of historical reliability.
BIBL 332 Life of Christ (3)
A comprehensive study of the earthly life and ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ. The course focuses on the thematic and chronological view of Christ’s life and ministry providing an interpretation of key events, discourses and their practical application.
BIBL 334 Parables of Jesus (3)
An in-depth study of the parables of Jesus with emphasis on the cultural, literal context with particular attention to their message and various themes.
BIBL 336 The World of the New Testament (3)
A study of the historical background which formed the setting in which Christ lived and the Church as established. Emphasis is given to Greek cultural influences, Roman political power and Jewish religious institutions. Selected primary sources drawn from the Greek, Roman, and Jewish writings of the period will be read and discussed.
BIOT 338 Prophets (3)
A study of the background, nature and interpretation of the Old Testament prophets with an emphasis upon the relevance of the prophets for their times with contemporary applications.
BIOT 336 Poetic Books (3)
An expository study of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon and Lamentations, emphasizing the genius of Hebrew poetry and the doctrinal depth and spiritual value of these books.
BIBL 383 Inter-testamental Literature (3)
The history and development of influences affecting the New Testament environment. A survey of the varied political, social, cultural, and spiritual movements beginning with the Babylonian exile through the second Temple period (AD 70). Jewish, Hellenistic and Roman cultural influences will be a focal point of the survey.
BIBL 410 History of Israel (3)
A survey of the major events of the Old Testament, focusing primarily on the historical books Joshua-Esther. Related geographical and archaeological material will be presented.
BIOT 490 Readings in Old Testament Studies (3)
Selected readings in Old Testament will be assigned by the instructor/professor. A minimum of 1,200 pages for three hours of undergraduate credit and 1,500 pages for three hours of graduate credit plus a final research paper or project are required. Prior permission of instructor/professor and the Academic Dean is needed for enrollment. With approval, a readings course may substitute for a required course.
BINT 491 Readings in New Testament Studies (3)
Selected readings in New Testament will be assigned by the instructor/professor. A minimum of 1,200 pages for three hours of undergraduate credit and 1,500 pages for three hours of graduate credit, plus a final research paper or project are required. Prior permission of instructor/professor and the Academic Dean is needed for enrollment. With approval, a readings course may substitute for a required course.
BILA 420 Greek for Ministry I (3)
An introductory study of New Testament Greek, including intensive drill in vocabulary, conjugations, declensions, and grammatical constructions, with translation of sentences from textbook.
BILA 421 Greek for Ministry II (3)
A continuation of BILA 420 and a completion of the basis for developing proficiency in translation. Prerequisite: BILA 420.
BILA 614 Introduction to New Testament Exegesis (3)
An introduction to exegetical procedures and practice of exegesis in various New Testament genres. Procedures include outlining the argument of passages, doing word studies, validating exegetical decisions, and using exegetical tools properly. Prerequisite: BILA 420 & 421.
BILA 615 Exegesis in the Gospels (3)
Exegetical study of selected passages from the Greek text of the Gospels. Exegetical methodology is applied; background issues including historical backgrounds, composition, authorship, and distinctive of each book are discussed. Prerequisite: BILA 614.
BILA 616 Exegesis in the Epistles (3)
Exegetical study of selected passages from the Greek text of the epistles. Exegetical methodology is applied; background issues including historical backgrounds, composition, authorship, and distinctive of each book are discussed. Prerequisite: BILA 614.
BILA 430 Hebrew for Ministry I (3)
An introduction to the Hebrew alphabet, vocabulary, and grammar in a systematic way, using exercises gleaned from the Old Testament.
BILA 431 Hebrew for Ministry II (3)
A continuation of BILA 430 and a completion of Hebrew grammar. Vocabulary down to frequency 50 is introduced. The student will also do extensive inductive work in the Book of Ruth. Prerequisite: BILA 430.
BILA 617 Introduction to Old Testament Exegesis (3)
An introduction to the fields of word studies, textual criticism, and Hebrew syntax. Select portions from the Hebrew Old Testament historical and poetic literature are translated with word analysis and inductive review of grammar and syntax. Students are trained in the use of principal exegetical tools. Prerequisite: BILA 430 & 431
BITH 727 New Testament Theology (3)
A study of the major themes of New Testament theology, the distinctive contributions of the biblical authors, and the issue of unity and diversity within the canon of the New Testament.
BITH 729 Pauline Theology (3)
A study of the major Pauline epistles and theological themes. Paul’s thought will be studied in the context of the issues and events of the early Church, the social and cultural milieu of the Greco Roman world, as well as the law and Judaism.
BITH 731 Johannine Theology (3)
The theology of Johannine writings, with emphasis upon the concepts that the writer himself emphasizes.
BITH 737 Old Testament Theology (3)
A study of the approaches to the theology of the Old Testament with an emphasis on the motifs of creation and redemption as integrative themes and as anticipatory of the coming of Jesus Christ.
BITH 740 Old Testament Theology & Ethics (3)
A survey of important theologies of the Old Testament, their methodologies, and a theology of the Old Testament, and the ways in which the Old Testament can be heard in its historical and sociological context as a source of ethical teaching for the Christian.