1959-1960 Academic Catalog

A. BIBLICAL STUDIES 101 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY* A survey of the entire Old Testament giving special atten– tion to authorship, main events and the history of the Hebrew Nation in relation to the purpose of God as revealed by the prophets. Three credit hours 102 NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY* A survey of the entire New Testament, including the his– torical background of the Inter-Testament period, giving special attention to authorship, content, main events, and the unfold– ing of God's redemptive purpose through our Lord Jesus Christ. Three credit hours 201 BIBLICAL INTRODUCTION** ('59-'60) A critical evaluation of the theories concerning the origin, extent and value of the Bible. Higher and lower criticism, canon, and the doctrine of inspiration are studied. Three credit hours 202 OLD TESTAMENT-PENTATEUCH** ('59-'60) A detailed study of the five books of Moses. Comparative secular history, Bible history, geography and archaeology are included in the study. Three credit hours 203 OLD TESTAMENT-HISTORICAL BOOKS** ('59-'60) A study of the history of Israel from the time of their en– trance into Canaan until the time of their exile and restora– tion. A brief study of the four hundred years between the Old and New Testaments is also included. Three credit hours 34