1982-1983 Academic Catalog

44 21-203 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) 21-204 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) 21-205 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) 21-206 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 studied. Psalms is treated in detail, with special attention given to the Messianic portions. (Alternate, odd years) 21-207 The Four Gospels -A, Su 5 hours A harmonistic, chronological study of the Gospels, setting forth the life and ministry of Jesus Christ from His incarnation to His ascension. 21-208 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 epistles. (Alternate, even years) 21-209 Romans and Galatians - Sp 4 hours An exegetical study with stress upon Paul's logical develop– ment of doctrinal themes, the relationship of Israel to God's re– demptive program, and practical Christian living. (Alternate, even years) 21-211 The Corinthian Epistles -Sp 4 hours An exposition of First and Second Corinthians with attention given to their historical background, their teachings, and the in- tegrity of Pauline apostleship. (Alternate, odd years) 21-212 The Prison Epistles - W 3 hours A detailed study of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon including their historical setting and doctrinal distinc– tives. (Alternative, odd years) 21-213 The Thessalonian and Pastoral Epistles -Sp 4 hours An exegesis of First and Second Thessalonians, First and Sec– ond Timothy, and Titus with special attention given to their back– ground, eschatological features, and presentation of local church administration. (Alternate, odd years) 21-214 The Book of Hebrews-A 3 hours An exposition of this book with stress upon the nature of Christ's priesthood, the typology of the Old Testament sacrificial system, and the superiority of Christianity. (Alternate, even years) 21-215 The General Epistles - W 4 hours An examination of James, First and Second Peter, the three Johannine epistles, and Jude with consideration placed upon their background, exposition of apostate teachers, and lessons on prac- tical living. (Alternate, even years) 21-216 The Book of Revelation - S 3 hours A detailed exposition of this book with stress upon its literary structure, its exaltation of Christ, and its outline of future events. PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION 21-220 Introduction to Philosophy-A, Sp, Su 5 hours A survey of the principal issues in western philosophy cover– ing such areas as epistemology, metaphysics, aesthetics, and the major systems of philosophy. 21-221 History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy - W 5 hours A survey of men and movements in Greek and Christian philos– ophy from Thales to Aquinas. Selected, representative writings of the philosophers will be read. Prerequisite: 21-220 Introduction to Philosophy. (Alternate, even years) 21-222 History of Modem Philosophy- W 5 hours A study of the principal philosphers from Descartes through Nietzsche. The development of rationalism and empiricism with the Kantian synthesis and its results will be emphasized. Pre– requisite: 21-220 Introduction to Philosophy. (Alternate, even years)