Course Descriptions
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BEOT-4990 – BEPT-3410
BEOT-3210 Historical Books I
–Fa
3 hours
Study of Joshua, Judges, and Ruth with an emphasis on the
premonarchical history of ancient Israel, literary features of the
texts, and the theology of the period. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old
Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or
permission of the instructor. (every third year)
BEOT-3220 Historical Books II
–Fa
3 hours
Study of Samuel and Kings with an emphasis on the
monarchical history of ancient Israel, literary features of the texts
and the theology of the period. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old
Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or
permission of the instructor. (every third year)
BEOT-3230 Historical Books III
–Fa
3 hours
Study of Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther and 1 and 2 Chronicles with
an emphasis on the post-exilic history of ancient Israel, literary
features of the texts and the theology of the period. Prerequisite:
BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament
Literature; or permission of the instructor. (every third year)
BEOT-3265 Minor Prophets
–Sp
3 hours
Study of Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum,
Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. This
course engages the historical, literary, and theological features
of these books with a view to contemporary relevance. While the
content of all 12 books are covered, the course concentrates
on the methodology of interpreting prophetic literature through
focused study of selected books and passages.. Prerequisites:
BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; or permission of the
instructor. (even years)
BEOT-3275 Major Prophets
–Sp
3 hours
The major prophets — Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel —
reveal God and His relationship with His people in complex
and beautiful ways. By examinging the historical, literary, and
theological features of these books, the course builds a biblical
theology of God in this important corpus of the Old Testament.
While the content of all three of the major prophets are covered,
the course concentrates on the methodology of interpreting
prophetic literature through focused study of selected passages.
Prerequisites: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; or permission
of the instructor. (odd years)
BEOT-4900
1–3 hours
Independent Study in Old Testament
–Fa, Sp, Su
Students will investigate a significant topic or a Scripture
passage of special interest with a view toward integration of
knowledge.
BEOT-4990 Topics in Old Testament
–Fa, Sp
1–3 hours
Investigation of special topics in Bible and theology that
have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. Permission of
instructor required for non-majors.
Biblical Studies — Philosophy and Religion (BEPH)
BEPH-2200 Introduction to Philosophy
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
Survey of the principle issues in Western philosophy, covering
such areas as epistemology, metaphysics, aesthetics, and the
major systems of philosophy. Crosslisted with XBPH.
BEPH-2240 Logic
–Fa
3 hours
Study of the principles of correct and fallacious reasoning
involved in traditional logic and modern logic.
BEPH-2250 Ethics
–Fa
3 hours
Study and evaluation of the major theories of goodness,
obligation, and motive and the development of a consistent
Christian ethical system, together with the application of ethical
theories to contemporary moral problems.
BEPH-3240 Epistemology
–Fa
3 hours
Study of the nature, sources, types, tests, and limits of human
knowledge. Prerequisite: BEPH-2200 Introduction to Philosophy.
BENT-3160 The Book of Revelation
–Fa
3 hours
Detailed exposition of this book with stress upon its literary
structure, its exaltation of Christ, and its outline of future events.
Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740
New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor.
BENT-4110 Romans and Galatians
–Sp
3 hours
Exegetical study with stress upon Paul’s logical development
of doctrinal themes, the relationship of Israel to God’s redemptive
program, and practical Christian living. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730
Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or
permission of the instructor.
BENT-4120 The Corinthian Epistles
–Sp
3 hours
Exposition of 1 and 2 Corinthians with attention given to their
historical backgrounds, their teachings, and the integrity of Pauline
apostleship. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature;
BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the
instructor. (even years)
BENT-4130 The Book of Hebrews
–Sp
3 hours
Exposition of this book with stress upon the nature of Christ’s
priesthood, the typology of the Old Testament sacrificial system,
and the superiority of Christianity. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old
Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or
permission of the instructor. (even years)
BENT-4900
1–3 hours
Independent Study in New Testament
–Fa, Sp, Su
Student will investigate a significant topic or Scripture passage
of special interest with a view toward integration of knowledge.
BENT-4990 Topics in New Testament
1–3 hours
Investigation of special topics in Bible and theology, that
have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. Permission of
instructor required for non-majors.
Biblical Studies — Old Testament (BEOT)
BEOT-3110 Pentateuch
–Fa
3 hours
Detailed study of the five books of Moses. Attention is given to
the historical material, theological problems, and practical and
homiletic values of these books. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old
Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or
permission of the instructor.
BEOT-3125
3 hours
Selected Studies in the Historical Books
–Sp
Selected studies in key issues related to the historical books.
Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740
New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor.
BEOT-3140 Psalms
–Fa
3 hours
Examination of the book of Psalms with special attention
given to the various types of psalms and their application to life.
Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740
New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor.
BEOT-3150 Wisdom Literature
–Sp
3 hours
Examination of the books of Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes,
and Song of Solomon. Special attention is given to their literary
qualities and practical applications for today. Prerequisite: BEGE-
2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament
Literature; or permission of the instructor.
BEOT-3165
3 hours
Selected Studies in the Prophetic Books
–Sp
Selected studies in the prophetical books. The ministry of
the prophets to their own times is considered as well as their
predictions, both fulfilled and unfulfilled. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730
Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or
permission of the instructor.
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2014–15 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Course Descriptions
BENT-3160 – BEPH-3240
