1973-1974 Academic Catalog

202 Old Testament - Historical Books - W 5 hours A study of the history of Israel from the time of their entrance into Canaan until the time of their exile and restoration. (Alternate, odd years) 203 Old Testament - Poetical Books - Sp 5 hours 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 special attention given to the Messianic portions. (Alternate, odd years) 204 Old Testament - Major Prophets -A 5 hours 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. (Alternate, even years) 205 Old Testament - Minor Prophets - W 5 hours A chronological study of the twelve minor prophets, their ministry in relation to Israel and other contemporary nations, and their practical message for today. (Alternate, even years) 207 The Four Gospels - A 5 hours A harmonistic, chronological study of the Gospels, setting forth the life and ministry of Jesus Christ from His incarnation to His ascension. 311, 312, 313 Acts and the Pauline Epistles - A, W, Sp 3 hours each quarter An analysis of the Book of Acts, ministry of Paul and outstanding problems and significant events of Acts. Exegetical study of the Pauline Epistles with careful consideration of the histori– cal background, local conditions, the great doctrines of the Christian faith, and the instruction in the Epistles for the Christian life. (Alternate, even years) 314, 315, 316 The General Epistles 3 hours each quarter An analysis and exposition of the Books of Hebrews and James, and the Epistles of Peter, John, and Jude. Designed to show the character and content of these Epistles, with special attention given to their doctrinal, practical, and eschatological values. Special consideration is given in the Book of Hebrews, to the Position and Perfection of Christ, and to His fulfillment of the Priesthood of Melchizedek and the types and shadows of the Old Testament sacrificial system. (Alternate, odd years)