1970-1971 Academic Catalog

50 CEDARVILLE COLLEGE A. BIBLICAL STUDIES 101 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY-A A survey of the entire Old Testament, giving special attention to the au– thorship, historical background, and the theme of each book. A study of the history of the Hebrew nation from its origin to the time of Jesus Christ. Five credit hourr 102 NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY-W A survey of the entire New Testament, including the historical background of the Inter-Testament period, giving special attention to authorship, content, main events, and the unfolding of God's redemptive purpose through the lord Jesus Christ. Five credit hours 201 OLD TESTAMENT-PENTATEUCH-A (1971-72 and alternate years) A detailed study of the five books of Moses. Attention is given to the his– torical material of these books, to theological problems, and to practical and homiletic values. Five credit hours 202 OLD TESTAMENT-HISTORICAL BooKs-W (1971-72 and alternate years) A study of the history of Israel from the time of their entrance into Canaan until the time of their exile and restoration. Five credit hours 203 OLD TESTAMENT-POETICAL BOOKS-Sp ( 1971-72 and alternate years) An examination of the distinctive characteristics of Hebrew poetry with the various forms being illustrated and explained. The doctrinal and the practical value of the books are studied. Psalms is treated in detail, with spe– cial attention given to the Messianic portions. Five credit hours 204 OLD TESTAMENT-MAJOR PROPHETS-A ( 1970-71 and alternate years) A chronological study of the major prophetic books of the Old Testament. The ministry of the prophets to their own times is carefully considered as well as their great predictive messages, fulfilled and unfulfilled. Five credit hours 205 OLD TESTAMENT-MINOR PROPHETS-W (1970-71 and alternate years) A chronological study of the twelve minor prophets, their ministry in rela– tion to Israel and other contemporary nations, and their practical message for today. Five credit hour.r 207 THE FOUR GOSPELS-A A harmonistic, chronological study of the Gospels, setting forth the life and ministry of Jesus Christ from His incarnation to His ascension. Five credit hours

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