1987-1988 Academic Catalog

62 BEOT-203 Histol'ical 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) BEOT-302 Psalms - W 5 hours An examination of the book of Psalms with special attention given to the various types of psalms and their application to life. (Alternate, odd years) BEOT-303 Wisdom Literature - Sp 5 hours An examination of the books of Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon. Special attention is given to their literary qualities and prac- tical applications for today. (Alternate, odd years) BEOT-304 Major Prophets I - A 5 hours A study of Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Lamentations. The ministry of the prophets to their own times is carefully considered. (Alternate, even years) BEOT-305 Major Prophets II - W 5 hours A study of Ezekiel and Daniel. The ministry of the prophets to their own times is considered as well as their predictions, both fulfilled and unfulfilled. (Alternate, even years) BEOT-306 Minor Prophets - Sp 5 hours A chronological study of the twelve minor prophets, their ministry in relation to Israel and other contemporary nations, and their practical mes– sage for today. (Alternate, even years) New Testament BENT-102 New Testament Survey- W, Sp, Su 5 hours A survey of the entire New Testament, including the historical back– ground of the Inter-Testament period, giving special attention to author– ship, content, main events, and the unfolding of God's redemptive purpose through the Lord Jesus Christ. BENT-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. BENT-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) BENT-209 Romans and Galatians - Sp 4 hours An exegetical study with stress upon Paul's logical development of doctrinal themes, the relationship oflsrael to God's redemptive program, and practical Christian living. (Alternate, even years) BENT-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 integrity of Pauline apostleship. (Alternate, odd years) BENT-212 The Pl'ison Epistles - W 3 hours A detailed study of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon including their historical setting and doctrinal distinctives. (Alternative, odd years) BENT-213 The Thessalonian and Pastoral Epistles - Sp 4 hours An exegesis of First and Second Thessalonians, First and Second Timothy, and Titus with special attention given to their background, es– chatological features, and presentation of local church administration. (Alternate, odd years) BENT-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) BENT-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, ex– position of apostate teachers, and lessons on practical living. (Alternate, even years) BENT-216 The Book of Revelation - S 3 hours A detailed exposition of this book with stress upon its literary struc– ture, its exaltation of Christ, and its outline of future events. PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION BEPH-220 Introduction to Philosophy-A, Sp, Su 5 hours A survey of the principal issues in western philosophy covering such areas as epistemology, metaphysics, aesthetics, and the major systems of philosophy. BEPH-221 History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy- W 5 hours A survey of men and movements in Greek and Christian philosophy from Thales to Aquinas. Selected, representative writings of the philoso– phers will be read. Prerequisite: BEPH-220 Introduction to Philosophy. (Alternate, odd years) BEPH-222 History of Modem Philosophy - W 5 hours A study of the principal philosophers from Descartes through Nietzsche. The development of rationalism and empiricism with the Kantian synthesis and its results will be emphasized. Prerequisite: BEPH-220 Introduction to Philosophy. (Alternate, odd years) BEPH-225 Ethics - Sp 5 hours A study and evaluation of the major theories of goodness, obligation, and motive; and the development of a consistent Christian theory of value and obligation. BEPH-226 Religion and Culture - Sp 5 hours An introduction to religious issues, themes, and alternatives as they emerge in the historical context of Eastern and Western culture.