1946-1947 Baptist Bible Institute Catalog

BIBLICAL INTRODUCTION AND APOLOGETICS The aim of this department is to enable the student to be– come established in the evidences of the divine inspiration, accuracy and integrity of the sacred Scriptures and in the assurance of God's guidance in the selection of the 66 books which comprise the Canon. There is an examination of the historic, geographical and archaeological facts regard– ing the Bible and investigation of textual criticism and Christian evidences. A. Inspirafion of the Scriptures. The theories of Inspira– tion, the true doctrine of Divine Ins)iration, the proofs of Divine Authorship, the Verbal and Plenary Inspira– tion of the .Sacred Scriptures are carefully studied. The inspiration which the Bible claims for itself and the conclusive witness of the Highest Critic, Christ Himself, are studied in detail so that the student be– comes thoroughly grounded on the true foundation of our faith. Day School: one hour, first semester, first year. Evening School: one hour, one term, first year. B. Interpretation. The structural, thematic, ethnic and dispensational divisions of the Scriptures are studied and divine laws of hermeneutics pointed out. Day School: one hour, second semester, first year. Evening School: one hour, one term, first year. C. Bible Geography. Day School: one hour, first semester, first year. Evening School: one hour, one term, -first year. D. Canon. Day School: one hour, first semester, first year. Evening School: one hour, one term, first year. E. Manuscripts and Versions. Day· School: one hour, second semester, first year. Evening School: one hour, one term, first year. F. Archaeology. Day School: one hour, second semester, second year. Evening School: one hour, one term, third year. G. Fulfilled Prophecy. Day School: one hour, first semester, third year. Evening School: one hour, one term, fourth year. -27-