2012-2013 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 203 2012–13 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index Course Descriptions | BENT-3120 – BEOT-4900 BENT-3120 The Book of Acts –Fa 3 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 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 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, 1 and 2 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 3 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. BENT-4120 The Corinthian Epistles –Sp 3 hours Exposition of 1 and 2 Corinthians with attention given to their historical backgrounds, their teachings, and the integrity of Pauline apostleship. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. (even years) BENT-4130 The Book of Hebrews –Sp 3 hours 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. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. (even years) BENT-4900 1–3 hours Independent Study in New Testament –Fa, Sp, Su Student will investigate a significant topic or Scripture passage of special interest with a view toward integration of knowledge. BENT-4990 Topics in New Testament 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 — Old Testament (BEOT) BEOT-3110 Pentateuch –Fa 3 hours Detailed study of the five books of Moses. Attention is given to the historical material, theological problems, and practical and homiletic values of these books. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. BEOT-3125 3 hours Selected Studies in the Historical Books –Sp Selected studies in key issues related to the historical books. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. BEOT-3140 Psalms –Fa 3 hours Examination of the book of Psalms with special attention given to the various types of psalms and their application to life. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. BEOT-3150 Wisdom Literature –Sp 3 hours 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. Prerequisite: BEGE- 2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. BEOT-3165 3 hours Selected Studies in the Prophetic Books –Sp Selected studies in the prophetical books. The ministry of the prophets to their own times is considered as well as their predictions, both fulfilled and unfulfilled. Prerequisite: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. BEOT-3210 Historical Books I –Fa 3 hours Study of Joshua, Judges, and Ruth with an emphasis on the premonarchical 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-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 1 and 2 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-3265 Minor Prophets –Sp 3 hours Study of Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. This course engages the historical, literary, and theological features of these books with a view to contemporary relevance. While the content of all 12 books are covered, the course concentrates on the methodology of interpreting prophetic literature through focused study of selected books and passages.. Prerequisites: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. (even years) BEOT-3275 Major Prophets –Sp 3 hours The major prophets — Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel — reveal God and His relationship with His people in complex and beautiful ways. By examinging the historical, literary, and theological features of these books, the course builds a biblical theology of God in this important corpus of the Old Testament. While the content of all three of the major prophets are covered, the course concentrates on the methodology of interpreting prophetic literature through focused study of selected passages. Prerequisites: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. (odd years) 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.