1991-1992 Academic Catalog

62 Biblical Education General Education Courses Every student must take six Bible courses to meet the General Education requirements. These 24 quarter hours constitute a minor in Bible. They will also count toward any Biblical educa– tion major. BEGE-171 The Christian Life-A, W,Sp,Su 4hours A foundational course designed to introduce the doctrines of man, sin and salvation. Emphasis is given to the practical application of these doctrines to evanaelism and Christian discipleship. " BEGE-172 Introduction to Bible Study-A, W. Sp, Su 4 hours A survey of the doctrine of Scripture considering revelation, inspiration, canonicity. and illumination. The development of independent Bible study skills will also be stressed. BEGE-273 Old Testament Survey-A , W. Su 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, Su 4 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 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, W. Sp. Su 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, Su 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. Departmental Courses Biblical Languages BEBL-25~, 252, 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 ofthe Greek New Testament. BEBL~254, 25~, 256 Elemei:itary Hebrew 3 hours each quarter An mtroductwn to the basic elements of Biblical Hebrew. Attention is given to vocabulary. grammar, and the use oflanguage tools. BEBL-~51, 352, 353 Intermediate Greek 3 hours each quarter Detailed study of advanced Greek grammar, readina in the Greek New Testament the application ofadvanced syntactical rules, and an introduction to exegesis. Prerequisite: BEBL- 251, 252, 253 Elementary Greek. Biblical Studies Old Testament BEOT-311 Pentateuch-A 5 hours A detailed study of the five books ofMoses. Attention is given to the historical 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 Il - 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 exaniination of the book of Psalms with special attention given to the various types of psalms and their application to life. (odd years) BEOT-315 Wisdom Literature - Sp 5 hours An exaniination of the books ofJob. 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 Il - 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. (odd years) BENT-312 The Book ofActs- W 3 hours A:i _analysis of ~e missionary outreach of the apostolic period with special emphasis upon transitional theological problems, the journeys ofPaul, and the historical setting ofthe epistles. (even years) BENT-313 The Prison Epistles -A 3 hours A detailed study of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon includina their his- torical setting and doctrinal distinctives. Codd 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 ex~~on of James, First and Second Peter, the three Johannine epistles, and Jude with cons1de:at1oi:i -\'laced upon their background, exposition on apostate teachers, and les– sons on practical livmg. (even years)