2019-20 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

BTHT-4310 Hermeneutics –Fa, Sp 3 hours A study of the theory and related practice of the roles of author, reader, and text toward the end of authoritative interpretation and contextualization of the Bible. (crosslisted with BTBS-4310 Hermeneutics) (dual-listed with BTBS/BTHT-6310 Hermeneutics) 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) Page 254 2019–20 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions BTHT-4310 – BTOT-4990 BIBLICAL AND THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

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