14 courses with the subject MBIB, 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.
MBIB 501New Testament Introduction3
This is an interdisciplinary study of the New Testament with an academic focus on topics, as well as exegetical processes. This class examines a wide range of scholarship for the entire New Testament canon, its historical setting, and both traditional and more current approaches to the text (including rhetorical, literary, and social approaches). (3 credit hours) Prerequisites: None
This is an interdisciplinary study of the Old Testament with an academic focus on topics, as well as exegetical processes. This class examines a wide range of scholarship for the entire Old Testament canon, its historical setting, and both traditional and more current approaches to the text (including rhetorical, literary, and social approaches). (3 credit hours) Prerequisites: None
Students will study the various types of biblical literature (historical narrative, psalm, wisdom, parable, epistle, prophecy and apocalypse). Issues and best practices for interpretation will be stressed to include application to the contemporary context. (3 credit hours) Prerequisites: None
This course provides a survey and examination of the central doctrines and tenets of the Christian faith. Students will understand, examine, and apply knowledge regarding biblical foundations, theological confessions & practices, and historical traditions & controversies. (3 credit hours) Prerequisites: None
Students will gain further understanding in each specific theological discipline as well as a broad view of “the whole” of theology. Special attention will be given to how each discipline relates to the others and how this synthesis can be applied in any ministry context. (3 credit hours) Prerequisite: None
An introductory study concentrating on frequent vocabulary and a basic analysis of the grammar and syntax of New Testament Greek. Bible study tools will also be utilized to include online resources.
This course is an introductory class in Biblical Hebrew, covering basic grammar, vocabulary, and readings. The student will also be introduced to grammars, lexicons, and other tools that are useful for the interpretation of Scripture. (3 credit hours) Prerequisites: None
This is an examination of Biblical leaders in the Old and New Testaments with a focus on characteristics of a godly leader as well as the success and flaws of the leaders in Scripture. In addition, great leaders of the church will be studied for insights for godly leadership. (3 credit hours) Prerequisites: None
In this class the student will study the issues from Scripture concerning character and the fruit of the Spirit in connection to leadership. In addition, ethics will be examined from a Biblical perspective.
The focus of this course is on applying biblical knowledge, hermeneutic methods, and exegetical tools toward the exegetical task of interpreting selected pericopes of NT Scripture. (3 credit hours) Prerequisites: MBIB 506
The focus of this course is on applying biblical knowledge, hermeneutic methods, and exegetical tools toward the exegetical task of interpreting selected pericopes of OT Scripture. (3 credit hours) Prerequisites: MBIB 507
The student will synthesize the knowledge and skills learned throughout this program. This will be the development of a project or master’s thesis. This project will involve the issues learned in this program in analyzing an existing major organizational problem and recommending solutions or developing and testing a seminar or a written project promoting a particular thesis which includes biblical exegesis.
This capstone course must be taken in the final trimester of the program.
MBIB 621Culminating Project II
This course is a continuation of MBIB 620 for those students who need a second trimester to complete their culminating experience projects. The student will synthesize the knowledge and skills learned throughout this program. This will be the development of a project or master’s thesis. This project will involve the issues learned in this program in analyzing an existing major organizational problem and recommending solutions or developing and testing a seminar or a written project promoting a particular thesis which includes biblical exegesis. (3 credit hours) Prerequisites: This capstone course must be taken in the final trimester of the program.
This course is a continuation of MBIB 621 for those students who need a third trimester to complete their culminating experience projects. The student will synthesize the knowledge and skills learned throughout this program. This will be the development of a project or master's thesis. This project will involve the issues learned in this program in analyzing an existing major organizational problem and recommending solutions or developing and testing a seminar or a written project promoting a particular thesis which includes biblical exegesis. (1 credit hour) Prerequisites: This capstone course must be taken in the final trimester of the program.
