Courses
SC Biblical and Theological Studies, SC Christian Ministry
SCBIL 101
Old Testament Survey
A study of the Old Testament, highlighting the cultural background underlying the books of the Old Testament. Topics include major archaeological finds, Old Testament culture as it relates to today’s culture, and the foundational relationship between the Old Testament and the New Testament.
3 credits
SCBIL 102
New Testament Survey
This course covers the literature of the New Testament. Special attention will be given to the life of Christ and the history of the early church, including the life of Paul.
3 credits
SCBIL 109
Introduction to the Bible
This course is a general introduction to the Bible. Topics to be covered include a general survey of the content of the Bible, the significance of the Bible with reference to the concepts of inspiration, revelation, canonicity, and infallibility, and a review of the history of Spanish versions of the Bible.
3 credits
SCBIL 111
Introduction to Old Testament
This course presents an overview of the Old Testament. The authorship, date, historical background, design, and redemptive theme of each book along with associated map studies will be addressed.
3 credits
SCBIL 112
Introduction to New Testament
This course is an overview of the New Testament with emphasis on key people, events, dates, and themes of the various sections. Included in this is a historical review of the intertestamental period which helps define the spiritual, political, and sociological matrix of the New Testament. The major themes of each book will be discussed along with map studies of major geographic features, towns, and political boundaries. Not open to students with credit in BIL-102.
3 credits
SCBIL 114
Christian Faith, Character and Virtue
The Christian faith and the Bible offer distinctive perspectives on good character and the development of character and virtue. This course will present biblical foundations, emphasizing the life of Jesus, for an understanding of Christian character and how character and virtue are formed. The course will present several concrete approaches to developing and practicing Christian character and virtue.
3 credits
SCBIL 333
Biblical Foundations of Worship
Explores worship in the Old and New Testaments in context with other worship patterns of the day. Traces liturgy, Scripture, music, sacred sign-acts, symbolism, festivals, and sacred space as elements of worship through Bible history. Also examines passages relevant to understanding a biblical theology of worship.
3 credits
SCBIL 350
Old Testament Theology
Students will describe a biblical theology of the Old Testament by examination of the text. They will assess history of interpretation over the past two centuries. Students explain critical scriptural themes from varying perspectives including narrative theologies of the history of redemption, dogmatic themes emerging from the text, and biblical theology’s relationship to exegesis and systematic theology. The course aids students in the application of biblical theology for teaching and preaching.
Prerequisites: BIL-310, BIL-420
3 credits
SCBIL 355
New Testament Theology
Students will describe a biblical theology of the New Testament by examination of the text. They will analyze how the Old Testament is used and interpreted in the New Testament. Students explain critical scriptural themes from varying perspectives including narrative theologies of the history of redemption, dogmatic themes emerging from the text, and biblical theology’s relationship to exegesis and systematic theology. The course aids students in the application of biblical theology for teaching and preaching.
Prerequisites: BIL-310, BIL-420, BIL-350
3 credits
SCBIL 380
Scripture in Context I
An exegetical study of the biblical narrative in its historical, geographical, and cultural contexts. Particular emphasis will be placed on how the contexts of Scripture enlighten expository teaching and preaching. This course is part of the Summer in the Holy Lands Program.
Prerequisites: BIL-202
3 credits
SCBIL 381
Scripture in Context II
An advanced exegetical study of the biblical narrative in its historical, geographical, and cultural contexts. Particular emphasis will be placed on how the contexts of Scripture enlighten expository teaching and preaching. This course is part of the Summer in the Holy Lands Program. Prerequisites: BIL-202 and BIL-280.
Prerequisites: BIL-310, BIL-420
3 credits
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