1989-1990 Academic Catalog

60 Biblical Education General Education Courses Every student ntust take six Bible courses to meet the Gcncnd Education requirements. These 24 quarter hours constitute a minor in Bible. They will also count toward ru1y Biblical education major. BEGE-171 The Christian Life-A, lV 4hours A foundational course designed to introduce the doctrines of man, sin and salvation. En1phasis is given to the practical application of these doctrines to evangelism and 0lfistian discipleship. BEGE-172 Introduction to Bible Study-A, lV, Sp 4 hours A survey of the doclrine of Scripture considering revelation, inspiration, canonicity, and illumination. The development of independent Dible study skills will also be stressed. BEGE-273 Old Tcslament Sur\•ey-A, lV 4 hours A survey of the entire Old Testrunent, giving special attention 10 authorship, historical background, and the theme of each book. This study traces the history of the Hebrew nation from its origin to the time of Jesus Chris!. Prerequisites: BEGE-171 The Christian Life and BEGE-172 Introduction to Bible Study. BEGE-274 New Testament Sur\·ey- JV, Sp 4 hours A survey of the entire New Testrunent including the historical background of the Inter– Testan1ent pericxl, giving special attention to authorship, content, nmin events, and the un– folding of Gcxl's redemptive purpose through the Lord Jesus Chris!. Prerequisites: BEOE- 171 Tiw Christian Life and BEGE-172 lntroduclion 10 Bible Study. BEGE-375 God and History-A, Sp 4 hours A survey of God's plans in his!ory and in the future \Vith attention given to the doctrines of God, Christ, angels, and last things. Prerequisites: BEGE-273 Old Testrunenl Suryey and BEGE-274 New Testament Survey. DEGE-376 God and the Church -A ,\V, Sp 4 hours A study of the doctrines of the Holy Spirit and the church. Emphasis is also given to the origin, n1ission and function of Baptist churches, Prerequisites: BEGE-273 Old Testan1en1 Survey and BEGE-274 New Testament Survey. Departmental Courses Biblical Languages BEBL-251, 252, 253 Elen1entary Greek 5 hours each quarter 1lie basic elements of the Greek language, Careful attention is given to granlnlar, syntax, vocabulary, and the reading ofselected portions of the Greek New Testruncnl. BEBL-351, 352, 353 Intermediate Greek 3 hours each quarter ~tailed study of advrutced Greek grammar, reading in the Greek New Testament, the application of advanced syntactical rules, and an introduction to exegesis. Prerequisite: BEBL-251, 252, 253 Elementary Greek. BEBL-254, 255, 256 Elementary Hebrew 3 hours each quarter An introduction to the basic elements of Biblical Hebrew. Attention is given to vocabu– lary, grammar, and the use of language tools. Biblical Studies Old Testament IlEOT-101 Old Testan1ent Sur\·ey-A, JV, Su 5 hours A survey of the entire Old Testament, giving s~ial attention to the authorship, historical background, and the the1ne of each book. A study of the history of the Hebrew nation front its origin to the time ofJesus Christ BEOT-311 Pentateuch-A 5 hours A deIailed 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. (cxld years) BEOT-312 Hlslorical Books I - lV 5 hours A study of the history of Israel fron1 the entrance into Canaan until the end of the reign of Solomon. (odd years) BEOT-313 Historical nooks 11 - Sp S hours A study of the history of lsn1el from the division of the kingdom of David-Solomon until the restoration after the exile. (odd years) BEOT-314 Psalms - W 5 hours An examination of the book of Psalms with s~ial attention given to the various types of psal1ns and their application to life. (odd years) BEOT-315 Wisdom Literature - Sp 5 hours An exmnination of the books of Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solmnon. Special attenlion is given to their literary qualities and practical applications for today. (odd years) IlEOT-316 Major Prophets I - A 5 hours A study of lsaiah, Jeremiah, and Lamcntalions. TI1e nilitistry of the prophets to their own times is carefully considered. (even years) BEOT-317 l\fajor Prophets l1 - 1V 5 hours A study of Ezekiel and Daniel. ll1e ministry of the prophets to their own tilnes is consid- ered as well as their predictions, both fulfilled and unfulfilled. (even years) BEOT-318 Minor Prophets - JV 5 hours A chronological study of the twelve minor prophets, their ministry in relation to Israel Md other conten1porary nations, and their practical n1es.sage for today. (even years) NewTestament BENT-102 New Testan1ent Sur\'CY- JV, Sp, Su 5 hours A survey of the entire New Testamenl, including the historical background of the Inter– Testament period, giving s~ial attention to authorship, content, main events, Md the un– folding ofGod's reden1ptive pwpose through the Lord Jesus Christ. BENT-311 The Four Gospels-A 5 hours A hannonislic, chronological study of the Gospels, setting forth the life and ntinistry of Jesus Christ fron1 His incarnation to His ascension. BENT-312 The nooks ofAcls - 1V 3 hours An analysis of the missionary outreach of the apostolic pericxl with special emphasis upon transitional theological problems, the journeys of Paul, and the historical selling of the epistles, (even years) BENT-313 The Prison Epistles-A 3 hours A detailed study of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon including their historical selling and doctrinal distinctives, (odd years)