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BTHT-4320
3 hours
Contemporary Theology in Historical Context
–Sp
Critical study of traditions, trends, issues, and major thinkers in
contemporary theology.
Prerequisites: BTGE-2730 Old Testament
Literature; BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of
the instructor.
(dual-listed with BTHT-6150 Contemporary Theology
in Historical Context)
BTHT-4900
1–3 hours
Independent Study in Theology
–Fa, Sp, Su
Students will investigate a significant topic of theology of special
interest with a view toward integration of knowledge.
Prerequisites:
BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BTGE-2740 New Testament
Literature; or permission of the instructor.
BTHT-4990 Topics in Theology
–Fa, Sp
1–3 hours
Investigation of special topics in Bible and theology, which
have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. Permission of
instructor required for non-majors.
Prerequisites: BTGE-2730 Old
Testament Literature; BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or
permission of the instructor.
Bible and Theology — New Testament (BTNT)
BTNT-3110 New Testament 1: Synoptic Gospels
–Fa
3 hours
Study of the canonical texts of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark,
and Luke. Attention is also given to the historical, theological,
and literary structural considerations for the books. Drawing
on the texts, contemporary implications will also be addressed.
Prerequisite: BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature or permission
of the instructor.
(dual-listed with BTNT-6110 New Testament 1:
Synoptic Gospels)
BTNT-3120
3 hours
New Testament 2: Acts and New Testament Epistles
–Sp
Study of the canonical texts of Acts, Hebrews, James, 1
and 2 Peter, and Jude. Attention is also given to the historical,
theological, and literary structural considerations for the books.
Drawing on the texts, contemporary implications will also be
addressed.
Prerequisite: BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature
or permission of the instructor.
(dual-listed with BTNT-6120 New
Testament 2: Acts and new Testament Epistles)
BTNT-3130 New Testament 3: Pauline Literature
–Fa
3 hours
Study of the canonical texts of Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians,
Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2
Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. Attention
is also given to the historical, theological, and literary structural
considerations for the books. Drawing on the texts, contemporary
implications will also be addressed.
Prerequisite: BTGE-2740 New
Testament Literature or permission of the instructor.
(dual-listed
with BTNT-6130 New Testament 3: Pauline Literature) (even years)
BTNT-3140
3 hours
New Testament 4: Johannine Literature
–Sp
Study of the canonical texts of the Gospel of John, 1–3 John,
and Revelation. Attention is also given to the historical, theological,
and literary structural considerations for the books. Drawing
on the texts, contemporary implications will also be addressed.
Prerequisite: BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature or permission
of the instructor.
(dual-listed with BTNT-6140 New Testament 4:
Johannine Literature)
BTNT-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.
BTNT-4990 Selected Studies in the New Testament 1–3 hours
Selected studies in a New Testament book or specific
grouping of books. Repeatable with different books or groupings.
Prerequisites: BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or
permission of instructor.
(dual-listed with BTNT-6150 Exposition of
New Testament Book)
Bible and Theology — Old Testament (BTOT)
BTOT-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: BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BTGE-2740
New Testament Literature or permission of the instructor.
BTOT-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: BTGE-
2730 Old Testament Literature; BTGE-2740 New Testament
Literature; or permission of the instructor.
BTOT-3110 Old Testament 1: Pentateuch
–Fa
3 hours
Study of the canonical texts of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus,
Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Attention is also given to the
historical, theological, and literary structural considerations for the
books. Drawing on the texts, contemporary implications will also
be addressed.
Prerequisite: BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature
or permission of the instructor.
(dual-listed with BTOT-6110 Old
Testament 1: Pentateuch)
BTOT-3210 Old Testament 2: Former Prophets
–Sp
3 hours
Study of the canonical texts of Joshua, Judges, 1 and 2
Samuel, and 1 and 2 Kings. Attention is also given to the
historical, theological, and literary structural considerations for the
books. Drawing on the texts, contemporary implications will also
be addressed.
Prerequisites: BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature
or permission of the instructor.
(dual-listed with BTOT-6120 Old
Testament 2: Former Prophets)
BTOT-3310 Old Testament 3: Latter Prophets
–Fa
3 hours
Study of the canonical texts of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel,
Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk,
Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. Attention is
also given to the historical, theological, and literary structural
considerations for the books. Drawing on the texts, contemporary
implications will also be addressed..
Prerequisites: BTGE-2730
Old Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor.
(dual-
listed with BTOT-6130 Old Testament 3: Latter Prophets)
BTOT-3410 Old Testament 4:Writings
–Sp
3 hours
Study of the canonical texts of Psalms, Job, Proverbs, Ruth,
Song of Solomon, Ecclesiastes, Lamentations, Esther, Daniel,
Ezra, Nehemiah, and 1 and 2 Chronicles. Attention is also given
to the historical, theological, and literary structural considerations
for the books. Drawing on the texts, contemporary implications
will also be addressed.
Prerequisite: BTGE-2730 Old Testament
Literature; or permission of the instructor.
(dual-listed with BTOT-
6140 Old Testament 4: Writings)
BTOT-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.
BTOT-4990
1–3 hours
Selected Studies in the Old Testament
–Fa, Sp
Selected studies in an Old Testament book or specific
grouping of books. Repeatable with different books or groupings.
Prerequisites: BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature or permission
of instructor.
(dual-listed with BTOT-6150 Exposition of Old
Testament Book)
Bible and Theology — Philosophy and Apologetics (BTPA)
BTPA-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.
BTPA-2240 Logic
–Fa
3 hours
Study of the principles of correct and fallacious reasoning
involved in traditional logic and modern logic.
2017–18 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
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Course Descriptions
BTHT-4320 – BTPA-2240
BIBLICAL AND THEOLOGICAL STUDIES