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Bible
Courses Course Descriptions BIBL 110 Old Testament
Survey (3)
This course will include a synoptic study of each Old Testament
book, particularly within the general theme of biblical redemption. Each
book will be studied in regard to its historical background, structure
and organization, major themes, and present day relevancy.
BIBL 120 New Testament Survey (3)
This course will include a synoptic study of each New Testament book,
particularly within the general theme of biblical redemption. Each book
will be studied in regard to its historical background, structure and
organization, major themes, and present day relevancy.
BIBL 130, 131, 132 Bible Lands Travel Seminar (3)
A course to prepare and debrief students for an on-site tour of selected
Bible lands. Includes a survey of the areas to be visited with special
emphasis on their biblical, historical, geographical, archaeological,
and cultural associations. Sites rotate on a one-, two-, or three-year
cycle and include Israel, Egypt and the Exodus, Jordan, Paul’s
missionary journeys through present-day Turkey and Greece, European
Reformation sites and more. BIBL 130 Israel, BIBL 131 Paul’s Missionary
Journeys, BIBL 132 Reformation and Bible Transmission Sites.
BIBL/HIST 133 Chronological History of the Bible (3)
A chronological survey of biblical history from creation to the
missionary endeavors of the early church. Major empires and people
groups will be discussed.
BIBL 135 Life of Christ (3)
Three portraits of the life of Christ are examined from the synoptic
gospel material. Special emphasis is given to the teachings of Jesus in
their historical, geographical, and cultural settings.
BIBL 210 Pentateuch (3)
An examination of the first five books of the Old Testament with regard
to their theological, historical, and legal implications.
BIBL 211 Psalms (3)
A study of selected Psalms, especially noting structure, language,
meaning, authorship, and historical setting.
BIBL 212 Worship: A Biblical Survey (3)
Based on the theme worship in spirit and in truth, Egyptian, Canaanite,
Babylonian, and Greek forms of worship will be contrasted with worship
of Jehovah. Many biblical texts will be studied with special attention
given to the Psalms.
BIBL 213 Old Testament Historical Books (3)
An examination of the settlement, monarchy, captivity, and return of
Israel (Joshua-Esther). Background, structure, and content of each book
will be examined.
BIBL 220 General Epistles (3)
James, I and II Peter, and Jude--A synopsis and analysis of each book.
Special attention is given to problem, interpretive, and historical
areas.
BIBL 236 The Acts of the Apostles (3)
A careful treatment of the origin and expansion of the primitive
Christian church, including a study of its activities and theology with
relevancy to the present-day church.
BIBL 310 Genesis (3)
This course examines the critical issues and content of the first book
of Moses. Genesis is the seed book for all the themes found in the rest
of the Bible. The book will be examined in respect to its authorship and
structure along with its theological, sociological, geographical, and
historical elements.
BIBL/GEOG 314 Historical Geo of the Holy Land (3)
A study of the geographical features of the Holy Land with emphasis on
the interrelation of the people and events in the Bible with their
locations within the topography and geography of the land. Includes
examination of the economic, and military factors that influenced the
settlement of the land.
BIBL/GEOG 315 Historical Geography in the Early Church (3)
An introduction to the geographical features of the Roman Empire as it
relates to the spread of the gospel. The inter-relationship of history,
geography, and economic factors that influenced the spread of the gospel
will be studied.
BIBL 320 Isaiah (3)
Become acquainted with the phenomenon of Hebraic
prophecy, and with the life, times and writings of the prophet Isaiah.
BIBL 321 Jeremiah (3)
Become acquainted with the phenomenon of Hebraic prophecy, and with the
life, times and writings of the prophet Jeremiah.
BIBL 322 Ezekiel (3)
Become acquainted with the phenomenon of Hebraic prophecy, and with the
life, times and writings of the prophet Ezekiel.
BIBL 324 Minor Prophets (3)
A study of the minor prophets with emphasis on the message and
fulfillment of the prophetic writings. The life and time of each prophet
will also be examined.
BIBL 325 Major Prophets (3)
Studies in the lives and the literature of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and
Daniel. Special emphasis is given to the importance and meaning of each
book, as it relates to the Church today.
BIBL 332 I and II Corinthians (3)
An in-depth study of the Corinthian letters, including problems that
arose in the early Church and the biblical principles needed for
correction.
BIBL 333 Prison Epistles (3)
An in-depth examination of Ephesians, Colossians, Philippians, and
Philemon. These four Pauline works are given careful and thoughtful
analysis.
BIBL 343 Johannine Literature (3)
An analytical and exegetical treatment of John’s Gospel and Epistles,
with special attention to their contribution to an understanding of
Jesus and Christianity.
BIBL 351 Hebrews & General Epistles (3)
A synopsis and analogical study of the book of Hebrews. The general
epistles of James, 1 & 2 Peter, Jude, and John’s Epistles are also
studied. Attention is given to the writers and their purpose for
writing.
BIBL 391, 392, 393 Special Topics (1, 2, 3)
Study of a special topic related to the Bible. May be repeated for
credit.
BIBL 420 Revelation (3)
A study of the book of Revelation and its message. An overview of
end-time events and the book of Daniel is included in this study. PRE-REQ:
CMIN 230 and THEO 420.
BIBL 423 Romans (3)
An exegetical and synthetic study of the Roman letter. Paul’s
theological emphases will be analyzed in light of the historical
background of this book. Its relationship to the letter of Galatians
will be examined. Application of the principles of the book to the
contemporary church and society will also be considered.
BLNG/GNED 130 Introduction to Biblical Languages (3)
An introduction to the alphabets, fundamental principles, and basic
structures of Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. Students gain skill in using
original-language resources.
BLNG/GNED 201, 202, 203
Beginning Biblical Greek I, II, III (3, 3, 3)
An introductory course of instruction including the basics of Greek
morphology, vocabulary, and syntax. Students gain proficiency in
reading, writing, and speaking.
BLNG/GNED 204, 205, 206
Intermediate Biblical Greek (3, 3, 3)
An intermediate course in New Testament Greek. This course is designed
to review and consolidate the student’s knowledge of grammar, technical
vocabulary, and syntactical structure of biblical Greek.
BLNG/GNED 207, 208, 209
Beginning Biblical Hebrew I, II, III (3, 3, 3)
An introductory course of instruction including the basics of Hebrew
morphology, vocabulary, and syntax. Students gain proficiency in
reading, writing, and speaking.
BLNG/GNED 210, 211, 212
Intermediate Biblical Hebrew (3, 3, 3)
An intermediate course in New Testament Hebrew. This course is designed
to review and consolidate the student’s knowledge of grammar, technical
vocabulary, and syntactical structure of biblical Hebrew.
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