General Catalog for 2009-10

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(BIST) Biblical Studies

2023.0 Biblical Exegesis

This course is designed to develop the student's skill in doing

biblical exegesis (the study and interpretation of the Bible).

Prerequisites: CORE 1113, 1123. [CAC-W]

Fall/Spring

3073.0 Biblical Studies Trip.

This course consists of a study trip to one or more of the following

areas: Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Greece or Italy. The

focus will be on aspects of the archaeological and historical back-

ground of the Bible. Prerequisites: CORE 1113, 1123.

Summer

3103.0 Pentateuch.

An exegetical and theological study of the first five books of the Old

Testament. Prerequisite: BIST 2023.

Spring Even Yrs

3113.0 Old Testament Prophets.

An exegetical and theological study of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and/

or the twelve minor prophets. The course includes an overview of Old

Testament prophecy, a survey of each prophetic book, and a focused

study of one selected prophetic book. Prerequisite: BIST 2023.

Spring Odd Yrs

3203.0 Life of Christ.

A study of the life, ministry and teachings of Jesus Christ as

presented in the four Gospels. Prerequisite: BIST 2023.

Spring Even Yrs

3223.0 Life and Letters of Paul.

A study of the life, ministry, and letters of the Apostle Paul.

Prerequisite: BIST 2023.

Fall Odd Yrs

4103.0 Old Testament Writings.

An exegetical and theological study of the Old Testament Writings

(I Chronicles through Song of Solomon and/or Daniel). Prerequisite:

BIST 2023.

Fall Odd Yrs

4113.0 Old Testament Historical Books.

An exegetical and theological study of Joshua, Judges, I-II Samuel,

and/or I-II Kings. Special attention will be given to methodological

issues related to reading and interpreting theological narrative.

Prerequisite: BIST 2023.

Fall Even Yrs

4203.0 General Epistles.

An exegetical and theological study of Hebrews, James, I-II Peter,

and/or Jude. Prerequisite: BIST 2023.

Fall Even Yrs

4243.0 Revelation.

An exegetical and theological study of the book of Revelation.

Prerequisite: BIST 2023.

Spring Odd Yrs

4801.0 4801-4893. Special Studies in Biblical Studies.

Prerequisite: Permission of the Chair of the Department and the Dean

of the School.

On Demand