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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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