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4.00 Credits
An overview of the Old Testament, tracing its teaching with respect to historical background and literary character. This course is not to be taken by students who have passed the Old Testament Competency Examination. Offered for four hours (211) or two hours (212). (4, 2)
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4.00 Credits
An overview of the New Testament, tracing its teaching with respect to historical background and literary character. This course is not to be taken by students who have passed the New Testament Competency Examination. Offered for four hours (213) or two hours (214). (4, 2)
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3.00 Credits
An overview of the redemptive narrative of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament emphasizing its message and themes with respect to the historical background and literary character, and exploring its place in the three monotheistic religions tracing their origins to Abraham-Judaism, Christianity and Islam. This course is not to be taken by students who have passed the Old Testament Competency Examination. Meets General Education requirement in Old Testament(4).
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3.00 Credits
An investigation into the basic beliefs of the Christian faith. Prerequisite: BITH 211 or 221 or 212; and 213 or 214. Philosophy majors are encouraged to take BITH 374 instead of this course. Offered for four hours (315) or two hours (316). (4, 2)
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3.00 Credits
A study of cultural, historical, geographical, and theological dimensions of the Old Testament, New Testament, and the Church through classroom lecture and travel to Israel, Greece, Turkey, and Rome. In addition, through contact with leaders and communities of non-western churches, Wheaton in the Holy Lands engages students with issues of the theological development of the Church through the centuries. This program can betaken as a partial alternative to the general education requirements in Biblical and Theological studies, or it can fill selected requirements in the Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, or Archaeology major. Su only
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3.00 Credits
See ENGL 373.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of hermeneutical theory discussing past and current views of how author, text, reader, and context contribute to the communication of textual meaning. These insights will be applied to the Bible, giving the student an interpretive strategy for exegeting the biblical text and appropriating it for the contemporary church, as well as an approach to synthesizing one's interpretive work in formulating biblical-theological themes. Basic approaches for doing biblical theology and theological interpretation will be summarized and illustrated. The course is open to non-majors and is a prerequisite for all 400 level Biblical Studies courses. Prerequisite: BITH 211 or 221 or 212, or ARCH 211 (or passing the Old Testament Competency Examination); or BITH 213 or 214, or ARCH 213 (or passing the New Testament Competency Examination).
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3.00 Credits
An examination of worship in the Bible, both Old and New Testaments with a view to developing a theology of worship that is consistent with the teachings of Scripture. Special attention will be paid to the appropriate application of this theology for the church today. Prerequisite: BITH 211 or 221or 212, or ARCH 211 (or passing the Old Testament Competency Examination); or BITH 213 or 214, or ARCH 213 (or passing the New Testament Competency Examination). (2 credits)
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce the student to the history and culture of ancient Egypt, and relate these to important biblical events, including the life of Joseph and the Exodus. By the use of primary sources in literature and art, such themes as religion, cosmology, and kingship will be studied in their historical and cultural contexts. Prerequisite: BITH 211 or 221or 212, or ARCH 211 (or passing the Old Testament Competency Examination). (2 credits)
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3.00 Credits
A detailed study of the books of Ruth and Esther, giving special attention to historical background, literary analysis, theological emphases, ancient and traditional Jewish and Christian interpretations, recent ideological interpretations, and contemporary application. Prerequisites: BITH 211 or 221 or 212, or ARCH 211 (or passing the Old Testament Competency Examination). (2) BITH 333. Historical Geography. A study of selected biblical episodes which are enriched when understood in the context of Near Eastern history and Palestinian geography. The studies are tailored to students in the Wheaton-in-the-Holy Lands program. Su only (2 credits)
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