68 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 104Survey of Old and New Testament4
This survey course is designed to lay a foundational understanding of Scripture via a historical survey of the Old and New Testaments. The student will engage a range of learning activities related to the issues interacting with biblical literature, basic hermeneutical principles, key themes and persons of the canon, and the redemptive theme of scripture.
An introduction to the authorship and contents of the Old Testament books. Special attention will be given to important persons, places and events, as well as to key chapters in the Old Testament revelation.
An introduction to the authorship and contents of the New Testament books. Special attention will be given to important persons, places, events, as well as to key chapters in the New Testament revelation.
An intensive doctrinal and historical study of the text considering the related issues of chronology, creation, the fall, the flood, and the Patriarchal cultural setting. The lives of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph are given special attention for their practical value.
A thorough investigation of the fourth Gospel, highlighting the person and work of Jesus Christ, God's own Son. Differences between this gospel and the synoptics will be considered.
A thorough consideration of Paul's theological masterpiece which forms a foundation for understanding the remaining epistles. Various doctrines that appear in this book will also be examined.
A comprehensive study of the Revelation. Particular emphasis is given to understanding the correct method of interpreting the book. The verse-by-verse study will be supplemented with historical, doctrinal, and eschatological materials. The primary method of information delivery will be through presentations, and reading and writing assignments.
An intensive exegetical study of Hebrews. The course includes an investigation of the doctrines of Christ, especially His mediatorship and priesthood and the use of the Old Testament in this book. A verse-by-verse exposition will follow a brief study of authorship, background, destination and purpose.
A study of the growth and development of the first century church as recorded by the accurate historian, Luke. Special attention will be given to the activity of the Holy Spirit in the ministries of Peter and Paul.
A comprehensive study of the Old Testament: its historical setting and framework; its literary types; the theme, development and composition of its books; and the developing theological perspective of the Old Testament revelation.
A comprehensive study of the New Testament: its historical setting and framework; its literary types; the theme, development, and composition of its books; and the distinctive theological contributions of the various portions and authors of the New Testament revelation.
An introductory study of Old Testament poetry with an analysis, interpretation and application of the contents of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon and Lamentations.
This course examines the principles, including a traditional understanding of the nature and scope of the Bible, and methodologies of hermeneutics, focusing specifically on the interpretation of Old and New Testament literature. Emphasizing the importance of reading genre, historical and cultural context, and recognizing the diversity within the texts, students will explore various interpretative approaches to engage with the richness and complexity of biblical texts with depth and nuance.
This course provides an introduction to Hebrew and Greek alphabets and pronunciation, word formation, and basic grammar and syntax. Emphasis is placed on developing skills in the use of lexicons as well as the use of software tools for textual analysis and teaching/preaching preparation.
Prerequisite: BIBL 612 and NBST 516 and NBST 517 and NGRK 520 and NGRK 525 and NGRK 620 and OBST 516 and OBST 517 and OBST 680 and OTCL 520 and OTCL 525 and OTCL 640 and SEMI 505 and SEMI 510
An introductory course serving as an orientation to the PhD in Bible Exposition. Foundational aspects of writing and research for Bible exposition are explored, with attention given to dissertation development. An introduction to expositional hermeneutics is included with an emphasis on inductive methodology and procedure.
BIBL 900Hermeneutics and History of Interpretation3
An examination of pre-modern, modern, and post-modern methods to biblical interpretation. The course will focus upon methodological presuppositions, as well as the application and results of such methodologies through history.
An intensive study of the historical, exegetical, and theological issues related to the use of scripture within scripture, with special attention to the question of how the hermeneutics of the New Testament writers should impact Christian interpretation of Scripture.
BIBL 920Readings in Old Testament and New Testament Texts3
A study of select Hebrew and Greek texts in the Old and New Testament, exploring various genres in the Old and New Testaments and employing advanced translation techniques based on their genres.
BIBL 987Research and Communication for Bible Exposition5
Prerequisite: BIBL 700 and BIBL 715 and OBST 800 and OBST 815 and OBST 830 and OBST 845 and OBST 860 and NBST 800 and NBST 815 and NBST 830 and NBST 845 and (NGRK 505 and NGRK 511 or NGRK 620 and NGRK 643 or NGRK 644 or NGRK 645 or NGRK 646) and (OTCL 505 and OTCL 511 or OTCL 640 and OTCL 643)
BIBL 997Seminar in Old and New Testament Scriptures3
An intensive study in a specific subject of the Old and New Testament Scriptures. This course allows variation in the approach and content of the regular curriculum with an emphasis on current readings in secondary literature in the field of study.
