2016-2017 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

BTHT-3720 Spiritual Formation II –Fa 3 hours This course will develop a biblical theology of spiritual formation, explore alternative models of spiritual formation, and engage students in personal and corporate study and practice of spiritual disciplines as informed by influential thinkers through the history of the Church. Prerequisites: BTGE-1720 Spiritual Formation; BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature; major status or permission of instructor. BTHT-3740 Biblical Theology of Womanhood –Sp 3 hours A survey of key biblical components that delineates what it means to be female in Christ. The course includes a comprehensive study of major biblical passages concerning women, a survey of women in the Bible, and discussions of the application of these texts within the current cultural milieu. (dual- listed with BTHT-6740 Biblical Theology of Womanhood) BTHT-3750 Historical Theology of Womanhood –Fa 3 hours This course includes an overview of major theological concepts developed and discussed throughout the various periods of church history as well as an overview of major events in the history of the church. It will discuss the church’s understanding of humanity throughout these periods, with a particular interest in womanhood. This contribution of women to both theological and historical developments in the church will be investigated. (odd years) BTHT-4100 Biblical Theology –Fa, Sp 3 hours A study of some of the major distinctive theologies of the Old and New Testaments within the overall unity of Scripture. This course focuses both on the varieties and tensions among biblical authors and collections within their particular genres and historical settings, and on the similarities and unifying themes among the biblical writings and through both Testaments. (dual-listed with BTHT-6100 Biblical Theology) BTHT-4300 Global Theology –Sp 3 hours An introduction to the rise and nature of non-Western theologies along with an examination of the nature of theology and its relevance in contemporary contexts. (dual-listed with BTHT- 6300 Global Theology) (even years) BTHT-4310 Hermeneutics –Fa 3 hours A study of the theory and related practice of the roles of author, reader, and text toward the end of authoritative interpretation and contextualization of the Bible. (crosslisted with BTBS-4310 Hermeneutics) (dual-listed with BTBS/BTHT-6310 Hermeneutics) BTHT-4320 3 hours Contemporary Theology in Historical Context –Sp Critical study of traditions, trends, issues, and major thinkers in contemporary theology. Prerequisites: BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. (dual-listed with BTHT-6150 Contemporary Theology in Historical Context) BTHT-4900 1–3 hours Independent Study in Theology –Fa, Sp, Su Students will investigate a significant topic of theology of special interest with a view toward integration of knowledge. Prerequisites: BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. BTHT-4990 Topics in Theology –Fa, Sp 1–3 hours Investigation of special topics in Bible and theology, which have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. Permission of instructor required for non-majors. Prerequisites: BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. Bible and Theology — New Testament (BTNT) BTNT-3110 New Testament 1: Synoptic Gospels –Fa 3 hours Study of the canonical texts of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Attention is also given to the historical, theological, and literary structural considerations for the books. Drawing on the texts, contemporary implications will also be addressed. Prerequisite: BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature or permission of the instructor. (dual-listed with BTNT-6110 New Testament 1: Synoptic Gospels) BTNT-3120 3 hours New Testament 2: Acts and New Testament Epistles –Sp Study of the canonical texts of Acts, Hebrews, James, 1 and 2 Peter, and Jude. Attention is also given to the historical, theological, and literary structural considerations for the books. Drawing on the texts, contemporary implications will also be addressed. Prerequisite: BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature or permission of the instructor. (dual-listed with BTNT-6120 New Testament 2: Acts and new Testament Epistles) BTNT-3130 New Testament 3: Pauline Literature –Fa 3 hours Study of the canonical texts of Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. Attention is also given to the historical, theological, and literary structural considerations for the books. Drawing on the texts, contemporary implications will also be addressed. Prerequisite: BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature or permission of the instructor. (dual-listed with BTNT-6130 New Testament 3: Pauline Literature) (even years) BTNT-3140 3 hours New Testament 4: Johannine Literature –Sp Study of the canonical texts of the Gospel of John, 1–3 John, and Revelation. Attention is also given to the historical, theological, and literary structural considerations for the books. Drawing on the texts, contemporary implications will also be addressed. Prerequisite: BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature or permission of the instructor. (dual-listed with BTNT-6140 New Testament 4: Johannine Literature) BTNT-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. BTNT-4990 Selected Studies in the New Testament 1–3 hours Selected studies in a New Testament book or specific grouping of books. Repeatable with different books or groupings. Prerequisites: BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of instructor. (dual-listed with BTNT-6150 Exposition of New Testament Book) Bible and Theology — Old Testament (BTOT) BTOT-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: BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature or permission of the instructor. BTOT-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: BTGE- 2730 Old Testament Literature; BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. BTOT-3110 Old Testament 1: Pentateuch –Fa 3 hours Study of the canonical texts of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Attention is also given to the historical, theological, and literary structural considerations for the books. Drawing on the texts, contemporary implications will also be addressed. Prerequisite: BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature or permission of the instructor. (dual-listed with BTOT-6110 Old Testament 1: Pentateuch) Page 208 2016–17 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions BTHT-3720 – BTOT-3110 BIBLICAL AND THEOLOGICAL STUDIES