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3.00 Credits
An analytical study of the book of Acts and the origin, establishment, expansion, and teaching of the early Church. Emphasis is given to the content of the book, the journeys of Paul, and the settings of the New Testament epistles. The course is recommended as background for the Pauline and General Epistles. Prerequisite: BIBL 1203 NT History & Literature.
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3.00 Credits
A study of Hebrews and the letters of James, Peter, and Jude, giving special attention to their occasions, distinctive messages, and contributions. BIBL 2233 Acts recommended as preparation for this course. Prerequisite: BIBL 1203 NT History & Literature.
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3.00 Credits
A course in interpreting the Bible. This course provides an intellectual framework for biblical interpretation develops skills for ongoing study of the Bible and lays a foundation for communicating its message. It teaches general principles and methods which apply to Scripture as a whole as well as specific ones necessary to interpret certain types (genres) of biblical material such as narrative, epistle, poetry, and prophecy. Prerequisites: BIBL 1103 OT History & Literature, BIBL 1203 NT History & Literature, and ENGL 1023 MLA Research Writing (preferred for College of Ministry students) or ENGL 1033 APA Research Writing.
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3.00 Credits
A course to prepare students for an on-site tour of selected Bible lands at the conclusion of the semester. The seminar is a survey of the Bible lands with special emphasis on their biblical, historical, geographical, archaeological, and cultural associations. Prerequisite: BIBL 1103 OT History & Literature, BIBL 1203 NT History & Literature.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the production, collection and transmission of the Holy Scriptures including attention to the various historic English translations and their backgrounds. Prerequisite: BIBL 1103 OT History & Literature, BIBL 1203 NT History & Literature.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the geographical features of the biblical lands with emphasis on the interrelation of the people and events in the Bible with their locations within the topography and geography of the land. Prerequisite: BIBL 1103 OT History & Literature, BIBL 1203 NT History & Literature. (Same as GEOG 3023)
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3.00 Credits
A survey of archaeological history, methods, terminology, and the significance of archaeological discoveries relating to the people and cultural environment of the Bible lands. Emphasis is given to how archaeology sheds light on the truth and historicity of the Bible. Prerequisite: BIBL 1103 OT History & Literature and BIBL 1203 NT History & Literature. (Same as RELG 3033)
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3.00 Credits
A study of the Old Testament prophets. Careful attention is given to the forms of expression in the prophetic Literature and to the message of the prophets. Prerequisite: BIBL 1103 OT History & Literature, BIBL 1203 NT History & Literature, and BIBL 2553 Biblical Interpretation.
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of the Wisdom Literature in the Old Testament (Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes and certain ?wisdom? psalms along with other ?wisdom? passages). Students are introduced to the forms of wisdom and poetry and appropriate hermeneutical approaches to the literature. Emphasis is given to the use and application of wisdom insights in the conduct of contemporary living. Prerequisite: BIBL 1103 OT History & Literature, and BIBL 2553 Biblical Interpretatio
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An exploration in the Hebrew Psalter which focuses on the various Psalm types and their interpretation. Interpretive techniques for treating poetic materials are developed and applied in the study of the Psalter. Attention is given to the history of the development of the Psalter and its use throughout the history of the Church in its devotional life. Prerequisites: BIBL 1103 OT History & Literature and BIBL 2553 Biblical Interpretation.
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