1974-1975 Academic Catalog

102 New Testament Survey - W, Su 5 hours 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. 201 Old Testament - Pentateuch - A 5 hours A detailed study of the five books of Moses. Attention is given to the historical material of these books, to theological problems, and to practical and homiletic values. (Alternate, odd years) 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. 200 The Book of Acts - W 3 hours An analysis of the missionary outreach of the apostolic period with special emphasis upon transitional theological problems, the journeys of Paul, and the historical setting of the epistles. (Alternate, even years) 209 The Book of Romans - S 3 hours An exegetical study with stress upon Paul's logical development of doctrinal themes, the relationship of Israel to God's redemptive program, and practical Christian living. (Alternate, even years)