34 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.
An introduction to living faithfully as servants of God with emphasis on principles of biblical interpretation and the major themes of the biblical narrative. The course explores the biblical and theological rationale for regarding Christian education as a form of discipleship. Both semesters.
A study of the historical geography of the land of the Bible. Emphasis is placed on understanding how the geography and geology of Israel impact an understanding of archaeology and the biblical narrative in the Old and New Testaments. Extensive map work, along with locating and describing archaeological sites, historical events, and biblical narratives, is included in the course. First semester.
An examination of historic and present-day major sites of excavation in the land of Israel, the individuals involved, and the contributions of their work to the material record of Israel’s past. Emphasis is placed on methods and materials of historic and modern archaeology, current issues in interpreting data and conflicting hypotheses, and the resultant impact on modern biblical interpretation. Second semester.
An overview of the unfolding of God’s redemptive story from creation to new creation with a focus on the fall into sin, the plan of redemption through Christ Jesus, and the effective communication of the message. Both semesters.
A study of the five books of Moses as the foundational text to the Old and New Testaments. First semester.
A study of the Old Testament books of Joshua through Malachi, building upon the foundation of the Pentateuch. Attention is given to the Old Testament as the context for the New Testament. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes BIB 203
An introduction to the structure, theology, poetry, and messianism of the Psalter. Attention is also given to the settings of the individual psalms in relation to their superscriptions. First semester. Prerequisites & Notes BIB 203
A study of the book of Isaiah, with special attention to the structural, prophetic, and messianic features of the book. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes BIB 203
A study of the Second Temple period, with attention given to the history of the Persian, Greek, Hasmonean, and Roman rule, as well as the religious literature and worship practices of the various Jewish sects. Either semester.
A study and application of the principles and practice of interpreting the Bible. Second semester.
A study of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John and their unique contributions to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Attention is given to the relationships between the Old Testament text and each Gospel. First semester.
A study of the New Testament books of Acts through Revelation, demonstrating their interrelationships. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes BIB 303 & THE 100
An exposition of the Gospel according to Mark, focusing on its historical provenance, literary structure, and theological message. Attention is given to interpretive principles for understanding and teaching Mark and the other Gospels. Either semester. Prerequisites & Notes THE 100.
A course designed to acquaint and equip the student with an introductory understanding of archaeology in the land of Israel and its continuing role in biblical studies. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes BIB 204.
Involvement as a volunteer at an archaeological “teaching dig” in Israel in order to acquaint, equip, and involve the student with a hands-on practicum in the archaeology of the land of the Bible and its continuing role in biblical studies. Summer session. Prerequisites & Notes BIB 204.
A study of Old Testament and New Testament wisdom texts. The student is challenged to think and act according to biblical wisdom. Both semesters. Prerequisites & Notes BIB 204 & BIB 304.
An exposition of the book of Genesis. Either semester. Prerequisites & Notes BIB 203.
An exposition of the book of Exodus. Either semester. Prerequisites & Notes BIB 203.
An exegetical study of the book of Leviticus, with special emphasis given to the thematic development of the book. Either semester. Prerequisites & Notes BIB 203.
An exposition of the book of Numbers. Either semester. Prerequisites & Notes BIB 203.
An exposition of the book of Deuteronomy, with special attention to its relationship with selected Old Testament books. Either semester. Prerequisites & Notes BIB 203.
An exposition of the books of 1 and 2 Chronicles, including comparison to Samuel, Kings, and other biblical parallels. Either semester. Prerequisites & Notes BIB 204.
An exposition of the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. Either semester. Prerequisites & Notes BIB 204.
A biblical-theological study of the post-exilic prophets Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi, with attention to the relationship of their message to the Old and New Testaments. Either semester. Prerequisites & Notes BIB 204.
A study of Paul’s epistles to the Corinthians and their significance to contemporary culture. First semester. Prerequisites & Notes BIB 304.
A study of Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus, with special emphasis on church ministry. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes BIB 304.
An exposition of the Gospel of Matthew. Either semester. Prerequisites & Notes BIB 303.
An expository study of the Gospel of John and a survey of its theology, with special emphasis given to an analysis of the structure of the book in relation to the development of the theme. Either semester. Prerequisites & Notes BIB 303.
An intensive field experience in the Middle East in conjunction with a Cairn-sponsored or approved Holy Land tour. Both the remains of the biblical past and the developments of the critical present are viewed and discussed. Historical, geographical, and cultural backgrounds essential to effective Bible study are emphasized. Second semester.
A study of both Old and New Testament apocalyptic literature, focusing on theological themes and issues in interpretation. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes BIB 204 & BIB 304.
An inductive study of a selected biblical book with an emphasis upon methodology, use of original language tools, and interpretation. Either semester.
A capstone course on the book of Genesis, focusing on exposition as well as integration of the theological themes of Genesis into the broader context of the entire Bible. Special attention is given to the ways in which the teaching and theology of Genesis has implications for our understanding of and our service to the Church, society, and the world. Either semester. Prerequisites & Notes BIB 204, BIB 304, & THE 100.
A capstone course on the book of Romans, focusing on exposition as well as integration of the theological themes of Romans into the broader context of the entire Bible. Special attention is given to the ways in which the teaching and theology of Romans has implications for our understanding of and our service to the Church, society, and the world. Either semester. Prerequisites & Notes BIB 204, BIB 304, & THE 100.
The culminating course for Biblical Studies majors, which draws together the student’s biblical and doctrinal education, integrating it into a comprehensive biblical worldview. Graduating seniors only. Either semester.
Source: Cairn University-Langhorne's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
