31 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.
BIBL 123/123M. God’s Story in the Old Testament – A study of ancient
Israel’s testimony to who God is, to God’s work, and to the place of humans in God’s story. As students explore each section of the Old Testament in its cultural, literary, and canonical contexts, they will be encouraged to see themselves in that unfolding story. Required of all undergraduate students. BIBL 123 offered fall term each year. BIBL 123M offered spring term each year and as needed. Three semester hours.
BIBL 124/124M. God’s Story in the New Testament – A study of the
early Church’s testimony to God’s story, culminating in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The work of Jesus then continues as the Spirit- filled Church proclaims and embodies the good news of God’s reign throughout the Greco-Roman world. As students explore each section of the New Testament in its cultural, literary, and canonical contexts, they will be encouraged to see themselves in that unfolding story. Required of all undergraduate students. BIBL 124 offered spring term each year. BIBL 124M offered fall term each year and as needed. It is recommended that students complete BIBL 123 before BIBL 124. Three semester hours.
BIBL 201Jesus in the Gospels - A study of the Gospels with the intent
of showing their distinctive insights into the person and work of Christ. Required for Bible Area majors. Satisfies the New Testament elective in the Bible minor. Suggested prerequisite: BIBL 124. Offered fall term each year. Three semester hours.
BIBL 202Acts - An analysis of the history, theology, and nature of the
early church as seen in the Book of Acts. Satisfies the New Testament elective in Bible Area majors and minors. Suggested prerequisite: BIBL 124. Offered spring term each year. Three semester hours.
3 additional hours of Old Testament courses 6 additional hours of New Testament courses The following general education requirements are fulfilled in the minor: BIBL 123 and 124 (6 hrs) Total number of required hours: 18 arts and culture | Bible |Biblical and theological studies 64
BIBL 275Selected Topics: The Stone-Campbell Movement - An
examination of the Stone-Campbell heritage including both primary and secondary readings intended to help students understand the church tradition (the “Restoration Movement”) that is linked to the history of Milligan University. Students may not apply this course to a Bible Area undergraduate course descriptions 129 major or minor or a history major. Same as HIST 275. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or consent of instructor. Offered fall term each year. One semester hour.
BIBL 295(Seminar), 489 (Directed Readings), and 495 (Seminar) may be
suitable Old or New Testament electives, depending on course content. Approved seminary courses in Old or New Testament may also serve as electives. Church History/Theology (12 hrs)
BIBL 301The Prophets - Exegetical studies in the Latter Prophets
Attention will be given to the character and message of each prophet and book as seen against their social, political, and historical backgrounds. Satisfies the Old Testament elective in Bible Area majors and minors.
BIBL 123. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours.
BIBL 304Old Testament History - Exegetical studies in the
historiographical books of the Old Testament. Attention is given to the theological perspectives and historiographical methods that guided the composition of these books. Satisfies the Old Testament elective in Bible Area majors and minors. Prerequisite: BIBL 123. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours.
BIBL 313The Life and Letters of Paul - An introduction to the
context, life, ministry, and theology of the Apostle Paul, including an overview of each of his letters. Satisfies the New Testament elective in Bible Area majors and minors. Prerequisite: BIBL 124. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours.
BIBL 321Prison Epistles - An exegetical study of Ephesians
Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. Satisfies the New Testament elective in Bible Area majors and minors. Prerequisite: BIBL 124. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours.
BIBL 323Christian Thought in the Greco-Roman World - A course
of readings in various representatives of the Christian tradition from the second through the fifth century, including Origen, Tertullian, Cyprian, Athanasius, Ambrose, and Augustine in their historical contexts. Special attention is given to the contributions of these thinkers to the development of the Christian tradition. Same as HIST 323. Suggested prerequisites:
BIBL 324Johannine Literature - A study of the contents and themes of
the Johannine Epistles and the Gospel of John. Satisfies the New Testament elective in Bible Area majors and minors. Prerequisite: BIBL 124. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours.
BIBL 328Jesus, Paul, and Women – A close study of biblical texts
about women, focusing on the gospels and letters of Paul. Significant attention will be given to the ancient contexts, interpretive methods, and modern application. Satisfies the New Testament elective in Bible Area majors and minors. Prerequisite: BIBL 124. Offered fall term even years. Three semester hours.
BIBL 123. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours.
BIBL 352Open Hearts and Upraised Hands: The Psalms and
Prayer in the Old Testament - The nature of prayer and song in Israel will be explored from the Book of Psalms and from select passages elsewhere in the Old Testament. The poetry and piety of the Psalms will be highlighted. Satisfies the Old Testament elective in Bible Area majors and milligan university academic catalog | 2026-27 | www.milligan.edu
BIBL 395Seminar - A seminar designed to promote in-depth discussion
independent research, writing, and concentration in areas beyond regular course offerings. Topics vary from semester to semester. Offered occasionally. One to three semester hours.
BIBL 411I and II Corinthians - An historical, exegetical, and thematic
study of I and II Corinthians. Satisfies the New Testament elective in Bible Area majors and minors. Prerequisites: BIBL 123 and 124. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours.
BIBL 412Romans and Galatians - An historical, exegetical, and thematic
study of Romans and Galatians. Satisfies the New Testament elective in Bible Area majors and minors. Offered occasionally. Prerequisites: BIBL 123 and 124. Three semester hours.
BIBL 432Good Questions and the Good Life: Biblical Wisdom
Literature - Questions about the meaning of life and relationship with God and the world will be explored from the books of Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes. Included will be a study of the nature and context of wisdom in the ancient Near East. May include studies in the wisdom books of the Apocrypha. Satisfies the Old Testament elective in Bible Area majors and minors. Prerequisite: BIBL 123. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours.
BIBL 452General Epistles - A study of the contents and themes of non
Pauline letters, especially Hebrews, James, and 1 Peter. Satisfies the New Testament elective in Bible Area majors and minors. Prerequisites: BIBL 123 and 124. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours.
BIBL 473Spirituality in Everyday Life - An historical, theological, and
practical exploration of how life in the Spirit may be nurtured and sustained in the midst of everyday life. Prerequisite: junior or senior status. Satisfie the theology elective in Bible Area majors. Offered spring term each year. Three semester hours.
BIBL 495Seminar - A seminar designed to promote in-depth discussion
independent research, writing, and concentration in areas beyond regular course offerings. Topics vary from semester to semester. Offered occasionally. One to three semester hours.
BIBL 499BMentored Research - A faculty-mentored research course in
which students complete their research in a manner consistent with practices in their discipline and submit a written draft of their findings to their mentor. Required for the Biblical and Theological Studies major. Offered every term as needed. One semester hour.
BIBL 499CMentored Research - A faculty-mentored research course in
which students revise their research and present their findings publicly. undergraduate course descriptions 130 Offered every semester as needed. Required for the Biblical and Theological Studies major. Offered every term as needed. One semester hour.
BIBL 5017Introduction to Biblical Languages and Tools (online)
This course introduces students to the biblical languages of Greek and Hebrew with an emphasis on building skills so that the student might use original language tools in their research and sermon preparation. The student will learn the basics of each language so that they will be able to use dictionaries, lexicons, and commentaries to better understand the meaning of the biblical text. The student will be expected to learn the alphabet of each language and to begin learning some basic pronunciation as well as vocabulary. In addition, the student will apply these tools to an exegetical exercise for both the Hebrew Bible and the Greek New Testament. Three semester hours.
