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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Analysis of the Synoptic Gospels, focusing on each writer's presentation of Jesus and his life and teachings. Background studies include the synoptic relationships, historical foundations, and theological reflections in the Gospels. Prerequisite: BIL 105 or 106 or BIBL 201 or 202 or 203 or 204. Meets General Education Knowledge of the Bible requirement for students who entered Messiah prior to Fall 2005.
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3.00 Credits
Analysis of the Pauline Epistles to discover the thoughts and practices of the early Church. Attention given to the specific background of each epistle and the issues addressed, as well as to the general theological motifs common to all. Prerequisite: BIL 105 or 106 or BIBL 201 or 202 or 203 or 204. Meets General Education Knowledge of the Bible requirement for students who entered Messiah prior to Fall 2005.
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3.00 Credits
Study of the Bible's apocalyptic literature: the books of Daniel and Revelation. Attention is given to historical setting, authorship, genre, content, theology, and modes of interpretation. Prerequisite: BIL 105 or 106 or BIBL 201 or 202 or 203 or 204. Meets General Education Knowledge of the Bible requirement for students who entered Messiah prior to Fall 2005.
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3.00 Credits
Study in the English text of a particular book or books of the Old and/or New Testament. Attention is given to historical background, content, and theology. Prerequisite: BIBL 201, 202, 203, or 204.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the major Biblical texts pertaining to war, peace, and social justice issues, with attention to their application past and present. This course assesses the traditional Christian stances toward war and also deals with more recent developments such as terrorism, pre-emptive strike, nonviolent resistance, and active peacemaking, all from a biblical perspective. It also explores related issues like the relationships between patriotism, military service, nationalism, and Christian citizenship in the kingdom of God. Prerequisite: BIBL 201, 202, 203, or 204.
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3.00 Credits
Central concepts and methods of biblical ethics in the social context are developed through an examination of relevant passages from both testaments. Biblical values applied to a discussion of current social issues. Prerequisite: IDCR 151 and one of the following BIBL courses 201, 202, 203, or 204. Meets General Education Ethics in the Modern World requirement.
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0.10 - 6.00 Credits
This course is used to accept Bible credit from external insitution.
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3.00 Credits
Study of non-biblical resources that contribute to understanding the historical, theological, and cultural landscape of the ancient Mediterranean world. Readings will include selections from sources such as the Dead Sea Scrolls, Josephus, the Apocrypha, and the Pseudepigrapha. Material resources from archaeology might also be studied. Prerequisite: BIBL 201, 202, 203, or 204; and one additional BIBL course, excluding BIBL 201, 202, 203, and 204.
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3.00 Credits
Study in the English text of a particular portion of Old Testament literature, e.g., Genesis, the Psalms, Isaiah. Emphasizes both content and structure with consideration of critical issues. Prerequisite: BIBL 231 or 233.
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3.00 Credits
Study in the English text of a particular portion of New Testament literature, e.g., the Gospel of John, Romans, Hebrews. Emphasizes both content and structure with consideration of critical issues. Prerequisite: BIBL 235 or 237.
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