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3.00 Credits
This comprehensive course of study emphasizes the geography, history, and archaeology of important sites in biblical times, as well as introducing the post-biblical history of the land of Israel and the complex social issues facing the modern nation of Israel and its Mediterranean neighbors. This course may include a tour of the Bible lands. Meets the general studies core requirement in God's Word and the Christian Response. Prerequisites: completion of 100- and 200-level general studies Bible requirements or instructor's permission
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3.00 Credits
This course offers a critical and exegetical study of the exilic and post-exilic prophets, with special consideration given to the social, political, and religious conditions of their times. Attention is given to their ministry and message, both for their time and the present age. Meets the general studies elective requirement. Prerequisite: completion of a 300-level Old Testament course or instructor's permission
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3.00 Credits
This course investigates the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in the late 1940s and the subsequent events surrounding their acquisition and scholarly evaluation. The archaeological excavation of the Qumran site, the implication of the findings for the understanding of the community that populated it, and the texts associated with it are explored as well. The importance of the scrolls for the text, critical study of the Old Testament, and the history of Judaism at the time of Jesus are considered and various interpretations of the identity of the Qumran sectarians are evaluated. Prerequisite: completion of a 300-level UBBL course or instructor's permission
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3.00 Credits
Johannine theology, as found in the gospel and epistles of John, is the basis of this course. Special attention is given to John's concept of God, the logos, the Spirit, life, light, love, and knowledge. John's treatment of the Gnostic problem is studied. Meets the general studies upperdivision intensive writing requirement. Prerequisite: completion of a 300-level New Testament course or instructor's permission
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3.00 Credits
This course is a study of Paul's theology as revealed in these two groups of letters. Special attention is given to Paul's Christology and ecclesiology and their practical relevance for the contemporary Church. Prerequisite: completion of a 300-level New Testament course or instructor's permission
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3.00 Credits
Ancient Near Eastern world's history and culture are studied. This course includes events from the rise of the Sumerians to the division of Alexander's empire. Special attention is directed to the Sumerians, Hittites, Egyptians, Assyrians, Phoenicians, and Hebrews and their contributions to present day culture. Meets the general studies upper-division intensive writing requirement. Prerequisite: completion of a 300-level Old Testament course or instructor's permission
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3.00 Credits
The Greco-Roman world, from the time of Alexander the Great to Marcus Aurelius, is covered. Attention is given to historical geography, politics, society, religious movements, and intellectual currents through the study of primary texts as well as secondary studies. Prerequisite: HIST 120, UBBL 230, a 300-level UBBL course, or instructor's permission
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3.00 Credits
The basic theology of the Old Testament, including the subjects of God, revelation, humanity, redemption, and the Messiah, is covered in this course. Meets the general studies core requirement in God's Word and the Christian Response. Prerequisites: UBBL 100, and a 300-level Old Testament course or instructor's permission
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3.00 Credits
This course is a study of the theology of the New Testament in its own historical setting, categories, and thought forms and on its own terms. The course describes what the New Testament's major authors (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and Paul) said about God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Church, the last times, etc. Special attention is given to methodology and the inductive investigation by the student of theological themes. Meets the general studies core requirement in God's Word and the Christian Response. Prerequisite: completion of a 300-level New Testament course or instructor's permission
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3.00 Credits
Students undertake a critical analysis of the development of Israel's religious consciousness. Attention is given to the sociocultural background of Israel. Prerequisites: UBBL 100 and UBBL 310 or instructor's permission
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