25 courses with the subject BIBL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
9 THEL 209 Introduction to Christianity (3) THEL 209 met by Honors in London Additional BIBL or THEL course (3) Abstract and Quantitative Reasoning Choose one of the following: Also met by Science Honors
3-S Survey of the history of interpreting Scripture and various methods used from ancient to postmodern. Students will practice on various texts and consider issues of application. Liberal Arts. Prerequisite: BIBL 101
3-F25 Analysis of critical and historical background, literary content, and development of the religion of Israel. Relevancy of contents. Liberal Arts. Prerequisite: BIBL 101
3-F25 Jesus’ life and teaching with emphasis on His eschatology and ethics, the theological distinctives of the Gospel writers, and consideration of some critical issues in interpretation. Focus is mainly on the synoptic gospels. Liberal Arts. Prerequisite: BIBL 101
3-WSP Through visits to cultural, historical, and archaeological sites in Israel, biblical history and geography are elucidated. Visits are preceded by lectures and reading of preparatory materials and followed by lectures and discussions. Liberal Arts. Prerequisite: BIBL 101
3-WSP Study of the 12 Books of History, including Joshua through Esther. Integrates critical, analytical, and devotional approaches and combines inductive and lecture methods. Liberal Arts. Prerequisite: BIBL 101
3-WSP John’s Gospel and epistles analyzed from a literary and theological perspective with attention to historical questions and the nature of the Johannine community. Liberal Arts.
3-F25 Examination of biblical descriptions of particular women as well as investigation of texts that teach about women as a class. Using various interpretive approaches, explores the main social, political, and religious arrangements affecting the lives of women in Scripture and for people in the redeemed 33
3-WSP Consideration of the structure and contents of Hebrew poetry and wisdom literature with a comparative study of similar genres of literature in the Near East. Liberal Arts.
3-S26 Brief overview of Paul’s life followed by survey of Pauline letters (Romans through Philemon). Literary and historical analyses, occasionally supplemented by other types of study, are used to understand Paul’s message and the theology of the letters. Liberal Arts.
3-WSP A study of the prophets during the period of the Monarchy as recounted in the historical and prophetic books of the 8th–7th centuries B.C., during the period of the Assyrian Empire (Isaiah, Hosea, Amos, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, and Zephaniah). Covers historical context as well as literary and theological issues. Liberal Arts. Prerequisite: BIBL 101
3-F25 Study of the prophets from the end of the 7th through the 5th centuries B.C., during the period of the Babylonian and Persian empires (Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Habakkuk, Obadiah, Joel, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi). Covers historical context as well as literary and theological issues of the books. Liberal Arts.
3-WSP Historical and exegetical treatment of the books of Hebrews, James, 1 and 2 Peter, and Jude, focusing on key passages, theology, and problems of interpretation and application. Liberal Arts. Prerequisite: BIBL 101
3-F25 Examination of the teaching of the Old Testament, developed from the distinctive perspective of Biblical theology. Major themes and methods of inquiry. Liberal Arts.
THEL 221 or 222 History of Christianity I or Global History of Christianity 3, 3 Total in minor 12–15 Sports Ministry Minor: 16 credits The Sports Ministry minor equips students with hands-on learning opportunities and a theological foundation for the practice of sports ministry within a variety of settings from cross-cultural missions and church plants to recreation/adventure sports, fitness/exercise programs, and coaching or camping. This minor also prepares students for parachurch sports ministries such as Athletes in Action, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Missionary Athletes International, Sports Friends, Surge International, Ignite International, Push the Rock, Climbing for Christ, and Score International. Required Courses Credits
3-WSP Examination of the historical and current relationship between science and Scripture with a challenge of the “warfare” model that developed in the aftermath of the Darwinian controversy. A careful analysis is made of both science and Scripture. Attention given to four possible ways of relating: conflict, contract, contact, and confirmation. Liberal Arts.
3-WSP Historical, doctrinal, and cultural study of the book with special attention to the problem of human suffering, the afterlife in the Old Testament, and the concept that success indicates divine favor. Liberal Arts.
3-WSP Study of the book of Acts from literary, historical, and theological perspectives. Attention to early church growth and contemporary relevance. Liberal Arts.
3-WSP Study of the historical, critical, and contextual issues with an emphasis on a faith vital to our generation. Liberal Arts. Prerequisite: BIBL 101
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3-WSP Detailed exegetical examination of Romans emphasizing literary and theological analyses formed by the context of 1st-century culture. Explores history of interpretation issues, developments in contemporary Pauline studies related to the letter, and application to contemporary life. Liberal Arts. Prerequisites: BIBL 101; one other Bible course, 200-level or higher
3-WSP Intensive study of the literary structure, historical setting, and theology of I & II Corinthians. Liberal Arts. Prerequisites: BIBL 101; one other Bible course, 200-level or higher
3–4-WSP Liberal Arts. Prerequisite: BIBL 101 BIOCHM 480 Capstone Seminar in
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