1990-1991 Academic Catalog

Every student mJ.lst take six Bible courses to meet the General Education requirements. These 24 quarter hours,~onstitute a minor in Bible. They will also count toward any Biblical educa– tion major. BEGE-171 The Christian Life-A, W hours A foundational course designed to introduce the doctrines of man, sin and salvation. Emphasis is given to the practical application of these doctrines to evangelism and Christian discipleship. BEGE-172 Introduction to Bible Study-A, W. Sp 4 hours A survey of the doctrine of Sciipture consideling revelation, inspiration, canonicity, and illumination. The development of independent Bible study skills will also be stressed. BEGE-273 Old Testament Survey-A, W 4 hours A survey of the entire Old Testament, giving special attention to 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 Christ. Prerequisites: BEGE-171 The Christian Life and BEGE-172 Introduction to Bible Study. BEGE-274 New Testament Survey-W, Sp 4 hours A survey of the entire New Testament including the histolical background of the Inter– Testament peliod, giving special attention to authorship, content, main events, and the unfold– ing of God's redemptive purpose through the Lord Jesus Christ. Prerequisites: BEGE-171 The Christian Life and BEGE-172 Introduction to Bible Study. BEGE-375 God and History-A, Sp 4 hours A survey of God's plans in history and in the future with attention given to the doctrines of God, Christ, angels, and last things. Prerequisites: BEGE-273 Old Testament Survey and BEGE-274 New Testament Survey. BEGE-376 God and the Church -A , W. Sp 4 hours A study of the doctrines of the Holy Spirit and the church. Emphasis is also given to the origin, mission and function of Baptist churches. Prerequisites: BEGE-273 Old Testament Survey and BEGE-274 New Testament Survey. BEBL-251, 253 Elementary Greek 5 hours each quarter The basic elements of the Greek language. Careful attention is given to grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and the reading of selected portions of the Greek New Testament. BEBL-351, 352, 353 Intermediate Greek 3 hours each quarter Detailed study of advanced 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 vocabulary, grammar, and the use of language tools. Old Testament BEOT-311 Pentateuch-A 5 hours A detailed study of the five books of Moses. Attention is given to the histolical material of these books, to theological problems, and to practical and homiletic values. (odd years) BEOT-312 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. (odd years) BEOT-313 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. (odd years) BEOT-314 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. (odd years) BEOT-315Wisdom 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 practical applications for today. (odd years) BEOT-316 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. (even years) BEOT-317 Major Prophets II - W 5 hours A study of Ezekiel and Daniel. The ministry of the prophets to their own times is consid- ered as well as their predictions, both fulfilled and unfulfilled. (even years) BEOT-318 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. (even years) New Testament BENT-311 The Four Gospels-A 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-312 The Book ofActs - 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 histolical setting of the epistles. (even years) BENT-313 The Prison Epistles -A 3 hours A detailed study of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon including their his- torical setting and doctrinal distinctives. (odd years) BENT-314 The Thessalonian and Pastoral Epistles-A 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. (odd years) BENT-315 The General Epistles-A 4 hours An examination of James, First and Second Peter, the three Johannine epistles, and Jude with consideration placed upon their background, exposition on apostate teachers, and les– sons on practical living. (even years)