29 courses with the subject BIB, 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.
BIB 110New Testament Survey
This course is an overview of the New Testament. The student will learn the cultural and historical background, introductory issues (author, provenance, date, destination, and purpose), contents, and major themes of the books covered. 123
This course is an overview of the Old Testament. The student will learn the cultural and historical background, introductory issues (author, provenance, date, destination, and purpose), contents, and major themes of the books covered.
This course is a study of the life and times of Jesus Christ based on the Gospels, including problems of chronology and relevancy for the Christian today.
This course provides a survey of the history of the Bible, with emphasis on four major areas: the doctrine of inspiration, the process of canonization, the transmission and preservation of the biblical text, and the history of translations. Special attention will be given to how these areas demonstrate the reliability and enduring authority of Scripture.
This course examines the culture and geography of the biblical world to help students better understand the context of the Old and New Testament worlds.
An analytical and exegetical study of a selected book of the Bible that focuses on its historical context, literary structure, and theological themes. May be taken more than once for credit, if the book selection is different.
Under the supervision of a Faculty Advisor, the student will prepare and submit a proposal for a topic of research or study. During this course, the student will begin conducting research in order to submit a thesis proposal. At the end of this course, the student will have an approved proposal with thesis, outline, and sources identified in order to begin the writing phase in BIB 499.
For this course, the student will commence the research and writing approved in BIB 498 of a 40–50 page thesis. The student will also be required to orally defend their thesis before the faculty advisory committee.
This course is an introduction to the history, literature, and religion of the Old Testament from Genesis through Esther. Emphasis to include a detailed examination of the problems and interpretations, as well as an introduction to proper hermeneutical methodology for the related books. Students may take OT 1 and OT 2 in any order.
An advanced study of the theological message of the Old Testament with attention to historical context, literary structure, and sound interpretive methods. Major theological themes are examined across the Old Testament canon to develop skills in biblical interpretation, theological synthesis, and ministry application.
This course is an introduction to the Second Temple period, the New Testament world, the four Gospels, and the book of Acts. The course will focus on the life of Christ, interpretation of the narrative genre, and the theological emphases of the related books. Students may take NT 1 and NT 2 in any order. 126
This course is an introduction to the Apostolic period, the epistles, and the book of Revelation. The course will focus on hermeneutic issues related to epistolary literature as well as apocalyptic literature. Students may take NT 1 and NT 2 in any order.
An advanced study of the theological message of the New Testament with attention to historical context, literary structure, and sound interpretive methods. Major theological themes are examined across the New Testament canon to develop skills in biblical interpretation, theological synthesis, and ministry application.