1978-1979 Academic Catalog

Biblical Education A. BIBLICAL STUDIES 101 Old Testament Survey - A. Su 5 hours A survey of the entire Old Testament, giving special attention to the authorship, 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. 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 un– folding of God's redemptive purpose through the Lord Jesus Christ. 201 Old Testaemnt - Pentateuch -A 5 hours A detailed study of the five books of Moses. Attention is given to the historical material of these bool<s, to theological problems, and to practical and homiletic values. (Alternate, odd years) 202 Old Testament - Historical Books I - W 5 hours A study of the history of Israel from the entrance into Canaan until the end of the reign of Solomon. (Alternate, odd years) 203 Old Testament - Historical Books II - Sp 5 hours A study of the history of Israel from the division of the kingdom of David-Solomon until the restoration after the exile. (Alternate, odd years) 204 Old Testament - l\llajor Prophets - A 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 mes- sages, 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) 206 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 stud– ied. Psalms is treated in detail, with special attention given to the Massianic portions. (Alter– nate, odd years) 207 The Four Gospels - A, Su 5 hours A harmonistic, chronological study of the Gospels, setting forth the life and ministry of Je– sus Christ from His incarnation to His ascension. 208 The Books 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 epis- tles. (Alternate, even years) 209 Romans and Galatians - S 4 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) 211 The Corinthian Epistles - A 4 hours An exposition of First and Second Corinthians with attention given to their historical back- ground, their teachings, and the integrity of Pauline apostleship. (Alternate, odd years) 212 The Prison Epistles - W 3 hours A detailed study of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon including their histor- ical setting and doctrinal distinctives. (Alternate, odd years) 213 The Thessalonian and Pastoral Epistles - S 4 hours An exegesis of First and Second Thessalonians, First and Second Timothy, and Titus with special attention given to their background, eschatological features, and presentation of local church administration. (Alternate, odd years)