2006-2007 Academic Catalog

School of Humanities, Fine Arts and Bible Biblical Education Biblical Education 46 Cedarville University 2006-07 BEOT-3220 Historical Books II –Fa 3 hours Study of Samuel and Kings with an emphasis on the monarchical history of ancient Israel, literary features of the texts and the theology of the period. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. (every third year) BEOT-3230 Historical Books III –Fa 3 hours Study of Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther and I/II Chronicles with an emphasis on the post-exilic history of ancient Israel, literary features of the texts and the theology of the period. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. (every third year) BEOT-3240 Minor Prophets I –Sp 3 hours Study of the minor prophets operating in the Neo-Assyrian period: Hosea, Amos, Jonah, Micah; with an emphasis on historical background, literary features, theology and prophetic ministry. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. (every third year) BEOT-3250 Minor Prophets II –Sp 3 hours Study of the minor prophets operating in the Neo-Babylonian period: Zephaniah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Obadiah, and Joel; with an emphasis on historical background, literary features, theology and prophetic ministry. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. (every third year) BEOT-3260 Minor Prophets III –Sp 3 hours Study of the minor prophets operating in the Persian period: Haggai, Zachariah and Malachi; with an emphasis on historical background, literary features, theology and prophetic ministry. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. (every third year) BEOT-3270 Major Prophets I –Fa 3 hours Study of Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Lamentations with an emphasis on historical backgrounds, literary features, theology and prophetic ministry. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. (every third year) BEOT-3280 Major Prophets II –Fa 3 hours Study of Ezekiel and Daniel with an emphasis on historical backgrounds, literary features, theology and prophetic ministry. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. (every third year) BEOT-4900 1-3 hours Independent Study in Old Testament –Fa,Sp,Su Students will investigate a significant topic or a scripture passage of special interest with a view toward integration of knowledge. BEOT-4990 Topics in Old Testament –Fa,Sp 1-3 hours Investigation of special topics in Bible and theology, that have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. Permission of instructor required for non-majors. Biblical Studies–New Test ament BENT-3110 Jesus and the Gospels –Fa 3 hours Study of the four Gospels and their central figure, Jesus of Nazareth. Attention is given to the historical background, scholarly methods for studying the Gospels, the trustworthiness of the Gospels, and a survey of Christ’s life. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. BENT-3120 The Book of Acts –Fa 2 hours Analysis of the missionary outreach of the apostolic period with special emphasis on transitional theological problems, the journeys of Paul, and the historical setting of the epistles. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. (odd years) BENT-3130 The Prison Epistles –Fa 3 hours Detailed study of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon including their historical settings and doctrinal distinctives. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. (even years) BENT-3140 3 hours The Thessalonian and Pastoral Epistles –Sp 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. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. (odd years) BENT-3150 The General Epistles –Sp 3 hours Examination of James, First and Second Peter, the three epistles of John, and Jude with consideration placed upon their backgrounds, exposition on apostate teachers, and lessons on practical living. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. (odd years) BENT-3160 The Book of Revelation –Fa 2 hours Detailed exposition of this book with stress upon its literary structure, its exaltation of Christ, and its outline of future events. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. BENT-4110 Romans and Galatians –Sp 3 hours Exegetical study with stress upon Paul’s logical development of doctrinal themes, the relationship of Israel to God’s redemptive program, and practical Christian living. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor.