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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
Main events of the life of Jesus and the form and message of His teaching in the light of first century Jewish culture. Use of the Old Testament in the gospels, the structure of the Gospels, and their literary genre. Prerequisite: BIB101.
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4.00 Credits
On-site investigation of the sites and regions that underlie the people, movements, and events of the Early Christian era. The area is examined in light of the historical, geographical, and rich cultural context of the classical Greek and Roman worlds. Prerequisite BIB101.
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4.00 Credits
Life of Paul, his strategic role in the expansion of Christianity, and the contribution of his theology and thought as reflected in his writings. Prerequisite: BIB101.
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3.00 Credits
The faith of Abraham as reflected in biblical and extra-canonical traditions, with emphasis on Genesis, Romans, Galatians, and the book of James. Attention to the theological and exegetical perspectives of the various documents, unity and diversity within the canon, and contemporary application. Prerequisite: BIB101.
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3.00 Credits
Biblical law as an expression of the character and will of God; the form, content, and use of law throughout Scripture; and the relationship of law and grace. Modern viewpoints on the abiding relevance of biblical law for individuals and societies. Prerequisite: BIB101.
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3.00 Credits
Development of such terms as "Son of Man," "Son of God," and "Messiah" is traced origins in Old Testament texts of poetry and prophecy to New Testament fulfillment in the Gospels and Epistles. Prerequisite: BIB101.
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3.00 Credits
The theology and ethics of rest from a biblical perspective. Focus on key passages in Scripture regarding sleep, dreams, and Sabbath. Exploration of topics such as creation, the human condition, divine relationality, human dependency, prayer, and social responsibility. Interdisciplinary approach, utilizing historical records of Sabbath practices, scientific research, and sociological analyses. Prerequisite: BIB101.
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3.00 Credits
Major covenants between God and humans in both the Old and New Testaments. Relationships between these covenants, especially regarding the theme of promise and fulfillment. Prerequisite: BIB101.
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3.00 Credits
Jerusalem as the means of studying God's plans for worldwide redemption. The city where much of biblical history took place and that is symbolic of God's earthly and heavenly kingdoms: its geography, history, and relationship to the several covenants in the Bible. Prerequisite: BIB101.
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3.00 Credits
Responses to poverty in the Old Testament, intertestamental literature, and the New Testament in the light of socioeconomic setting of these records. Construction of a biblical perspective and implications for Christian communities in North America. Prerequisite: BIB101.
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