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101 Old Testament Survey : 3 Credits

This course involves a survey of the history, literature, and theology of the Old Testament. Emphasis is on the content of the thirty-nine books that comprise the canon of the Old Testament. Attention will also be given to the transmission of the text and the canonization of the Old Testament. Students are exposed to the critical issues and scholarly methods employed in the modern study of the Old Testament.

102 New Testament Survey : 3 Credits

This course involves a survey of the history, literature, and theology of the New Testament. Emphasis is on the content of the twenty-seven individual books that comprise the canon of the New Testament. Attention will also be given to the transmission of the text and the canonization of the New Testament. Students are exposed to the critical issues and scholarly methods employed in the modern study of the New Testament.

105 Priinciples of Biblical Interpretation  3 Credits

An introduction to the principles of biblical interpretation (hermeneutics). Emphasis upon theory and practice of biblical interpretation with special attention on the various literary genres represented in the Bible. This course involves exercises based upon both the Old and New Testaments. Attention is also given to the practical application of the Bible to the Christian life. Prerequisite: ENGL-101 English

Composition I.

104 Major Prophets : 3 Credits

This course is an inductive study of the minor prophets of the Old Testament or a single representative example from this category of Scripture. The procedure of study involves a survey of the book as a whole, a detailed analysis of the various parts, interpretation of selected passages, and practical application to the Christian life. Attention is also given to the scholarly discussion of the major prophets of the Old Testament. Prerequisites: Both Principles of Biblical Interpretation and Old Testament Survey .

106  Minor Prophets : 3 Credits

This course is an inductive study of the twelve minor prophets of the Old Testament or a single representative example from this category of Scripture. The procedure of study involves a survey of the book as a whole, a detailed analysis of the various parts, interpretation of selected passages, and practical application to the Christian life. Attention is also given to the scholarly discussion of the minor prophets of the Old Testament. Prerequisites: Both Principles of Biblical Interpretation and Old Testament Survey .

 203 Life and Teachings of Christ : 3 Credits

This course is a study of the life and teachings of Christ based upon the four canonical Gospels of the New Testament. This course examines the major events in the life of Jesus and both the form and content of Jesus’ teachings including theology, Christology, the Kingdom of God, and the ethics of the Kingdom. Attention is also given to the scholarly quest for the Historical Jesus and Jesus in Hollywood film. Prerequisite: New Testament Survey .

109 Life and Thought of Paul : 3 Credits

This course is a study of the life and thought of the Apostle Paul based upon the Book of Acts and the Pauline Epistles. This course examines the major events in the life of Paul and the leading theological  ideas of Paul including his anthropology, soteriology, and eschatology. Attention is also given to the scholarly issues surrounding the discussion of Paul’s life and thought. Prerequisite: New Testament  Survey .

201 Chaplaincy : 3 Credits 

This course will address topics such as Anger, Forgiveness, Conflict Resolution, Depression  and how Biblical counseling relates to each. We are all called to be ministers of reconciliation. Gain insight and wisdom into God's perspective through the Word of God to answer all of life's situations. Prerequisite: none.

 202 Wisdom Literature :3 Credits

This course is an inductive study of the wisdom literature of the Old Testament or a single representative example from this category of Scripture. The procedure of study involves a survey of the book as a whole, a detailed analysis of the various parts, interpretation of selected passages, and practical application to the Christian life. Attention is also given to the scholarly discussion of the wisdom literature of the Old Testament. Prerequisites: Both Principles of Biblical Interpretation and Old Testament Survey .

  Book of Hebrews: 3 Credits

This course is an inductive study of the Book of Hebrews as a representative example of a non-Pauline Epistle. The procedure of study involves a survey of the book as a whole, a detailed analysis of the various parts, interpretation of selected passages, and practical application to the Christian life. Attention is also given to the scholarly discussion and the major theological themes in the Book of Hebrews.

Prerequisites: Both Principles of Biblical Interpretation and New Testament Survey.

 208 Greek I : 3 Credits

This is the first of two courses on the basics of New Testament Greek. The emphasis in this course is upon learning the vocabulary, grammar, and syntax to enable the student to read the Greek New Testament. Prerequisite: ENGL-101 English Composition I (or permission of the instructor).