BTHT-4220 Early Christian Thought–Sp 3 hours A study of the development of doctrine between the apostolic successors and the late fifth century A.D. Attention will be given to the major people, key thinkers, movements, and theological controversies during this period of Church history. This course examines the primary sources that depict the Church’s activity and articulate Christian theology. Prerequisite/Corequisite: BTHT-3510 Christian History and Theology I. (odd years) BTHT-4300 Global Theology–Fa 3 hours An introduction to the rise and nature of non-Western theologies along with an examination of the nature of theology and its relevance in contemporary contexts. (dual-listed as BTHT-6300 Global Theology) 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. (dual-listed as 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 as BTHT-6150 Contemporary Theology in Historical Context) (even years) 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-3011 Gospels–Fa 3 hours A study of the New Testament texts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. This course will study the textual, historical, theological, and literary features of these books. Attention will also be given to these books' contributions to the canon and contemporary implications. Corequisite: BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature. BTNT-3012 Acts and Paul–Fa 3 hours A study of the New Testament texts of Acts and Paul's Letters. This course will study the textual, historical, theological, and literary features of these books. Attention will also be given to these books' contributions to the canon and contemporary implications. Corequisite: BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature. BTNT-3013 General Epistles and Revelation–Sp 3 hours A study of the New Testament texts of Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, Jude, and Revelation. This course will study the textual, historical, theological, and literary features of these books. Attention will also be given to these books' contributions to the canon and contemporary implications. Corequisite: BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature. 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 as 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 as 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 as 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 as 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. Prerequisite: BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature or permission of instructor. (dual-listed as BTNT-6150 Exposition of New Testament Book) Bible and Theology: Old Testament (BTOT) BTOT-3011 Old Testament Law–Fa 3 hours A study of the Old Testament texts of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. This course will study the textual, historical, theological, and literary features of these books. Attention will also be given to these books' contributions to the canon and contemporary implications. Corequisite: BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature. BTOT-3012 Old Testament Prophets–Sp 3 hours A study of the Old Testament Former and Latter Prophets. This course will study the textual, historical, theological, and literary features of these books. Attention will also be given to these books' contributions to the canon and contemporary implications. Corequisite: BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature. BTOT-3013 Old Testament Writings–Sp 3 hours A study of the Old Testament Writings. This course will study the textual, historical, theological, and literary features of these books. Attention will also be given to these books' contributions to the canon and contemporary implications. Corequisite: BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature. 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 as BTOT-6110 Old Testament 1: Pentateuch) Page 238 2026–27 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions BTHT-4220 – BTOT-3110
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