1975-1976 Academic Catalog

Biblical Education 43 RECOMMENDED PROGRAM FOR THE PRE-SEMINARY BIBLE MAJOR freshman Year Autumn Winter Spring Old Testament Survey, BE 101 5 CAREER New Testament Survey, BE 102 5 OPPORTUNITIES Rhetoric and Composition, LL 120 5* Literature and Composition, LL 130 3* Pastor Fundamentals of Speech, SP 110 5* General Physical Education Evangelist PE 101, 102, 103 Man and the Arts, IS 100 5* Foundations of Social Science, SS 100 5* Missionary Social Science Electives, SS 3 3 3 Electives 3 Director of 14 17 17 Christian Sophomore Year Education Theology Survey, BE 230 5* Christian Education Elective, BE 3* Camp Director Biological Science, Sf\11 5* Physical Science, SM 5* Writer Science Elective, SM 5* General Psychology, PY 160 5* Introduction to Philosophy, BE 220 5* Elementary Greek, BE 251-252-253 5 4 4 Electives 3 15 17 17 The program of studies for the junior and senior years should be developed with the help of the faculty adviser. Care should be exercised to include all remaining general education requirements, cognates, and required courses listed under the major. A. BIBLICAL STUDIES 101 Old Testament Survey - A, Su 5 hours A survey of the entire Old Testament, giving special attention to the authorship, histori– cal 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. 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) *May be scheduled any quarter