2013-2014 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions | BEOT-4990 – BEPT-3410 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. 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 — Philosophy and Religion (BEPH) BEPH-2200 Introduction to Philosophy –Fa, Sp 3 hours Survey of the principle issues in Western philosophy, covering such areas as epistemology, metaphysics, aesthetics, and the major systems of philosophy. Crosslisted with XBPH. BEPH-2240 Logic –Fa 3 hours Study of the principles of correct and fallacious reasoning involved in traditional logic and modern logic. BEPH-2250 Ethics –Fa 3 hours Study and evaluation of the major theories of goodness, obligation, and motive and the development of a consistent Christian ethical system, together with the application of ethical theories to contemporary moral problems. BEPH-3240 Epistemology –Fa 3 hours Study of the nature, sources, types, tests, and limits of human knowledge. Prerequisite: BEPH-2200 Introduction to Philosophy. 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. Page 195 2013–14 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions BENT-3160 – BEPH-3240