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Courses in Biblical and Theological
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BITH 102 Old
Testament Survey An overview of the Old
Testament, tracing its teaching with respect to historical background and
literary character.4 Units
BITH 103 New Testament Survey
. An overview of the New Testament, tracing its
teaching with respect to historical background and literary character. 4
Units
BITH 104 Basic Christian Faith
An investigation into the basic beliefs of the Christian faith. 3 Units
BITH 105 Studies in Biblical Lands
An investigation into the biblical theology and
Archaeology
in their historical, cultural, and geographical setting with major emphasis
in Israel.3 Units Pilgrimage to the Holy Land for further studies 3
Units
BITH
106 St. Paul's Book to the Romans A
chapter-by-chapter analysis of Paul’s argument in the book of Romans with
special emphasis on Paul’s view of humanity, salvation, Christ, and the Holy
Spirit.3 Units
BITH 107. The Synoptic Gospels- A comparative study of the
Synoptic Gospels and the fourth Gospel. Also compare the Gospel according to
Thomas 3 Units
BITH 108The Gospel of St. John.
A comprehensive study of John’s gospel. Its insights into personal
spirituality, will be emphasized in the context of critical Johannine
scholarship.3 Units
BITH 113 Introduction to Hebrew.
Introduction of the Hebrew Language, also using tools to search
and understand the language 3 Units
BITH 110. The Psalms: Songs of Israel and the Church. A
study of the spiritual and literary legacy of the book of Psalms. The
collection will be analyzed according to literary types, and the individual
psalms studied according to their type and content. The use of Psalms in the
history of the Church as a vehicle of worship will be a daily devotional
focus to begin each class 3 Units
BITH 111. Old Testament Apocalyptic Literature. A survey of
the development of apocalyptic literature in the OT (Isaiah, Daniel,
Ezekiel, Joel, Zechariah) and the intertestamental period (2 Esdras and
Enoch). This survey includes an introduction to the character of
apocalyptic, foundational principles for the interpretation of apocalyptic,
and an evaluation of apocalyptic as a communicative and revelatory
vehicle. 3 Units
BITH 112. Intertestamental Literature. A survey of
intertestamental history from 300 to 5 B.C. with special attention given to
the literature of the period as a theological bridge between the Old and New
Covenants. Areas of study include OT Apocrypha and selections from the OT
Pseudepigrapha, the Dead Sea Scrolls, the development of apocalyptic
literature and rabbinic Judaism. 3 Units
BITH
113 Life of Christ
A thorough study of Jesus’ life and teaching. Primary
attention will be given to reconstructing the Archeological first-century
with historical, and cultural setting of Judaism that shaped Jesus’ message.
3 Units
BITH
114-Paul of Tarsus A study of the life
and thought of Paul as found in the book of Acts and in Paul’s New Testament
letters. The course will synthesize the major categories of Pauline thought
and emphasize their value for faith today. 3 Units The footsteps of Paul
Tour is available 3 Units
BITH 115. Jerusalem, the Holy City.3 Units A Pilgrimage to
Jerusalem is available. 3 Units
BITH 116. 1 Corinthians. A section-by-section survey of 1
Corinthians dealing with the issues of the nature of the Church, Christian
behavior and social responsibility, sexuality, marriage and divorce,
Christian worship, the spiritual gifts, and the resurrection. 3 Units
.BITH
116 Acts of the Apostles A study of the
Book of Acts focused on the birth and development of the apostolic church,
its dissociation from Judaism, and the progress of the missionary
enterprise. 3 Units Footsteps of Paul Tour 3 Units
BITH 119-Women of the Bible.
Women in the Bible An overview
of the Bible passages that deal with women’s role in the family and in
church, and an understanding of the situation of Christian women 3 Units
BITH 118. Prison Epistles. Analysis of Colossians,
Ephesians, Philippians, and Philemon, all written while the author was in
chains. Attention will focus on the light these letters throw on Paul’s life
and thought, as well as on the abiding challenge of their message. 3 Units
Footsteps of Paul Tour 3 Units
BITH 119-Egypt and the Bible. This course will introduce
the student to the history and culture of ancient Egypt, and relate these to
important biblical events, including the life of Joseph and the Exodus. By
the use of primary sources in literature and art, such themes as religion,
cosmology, and kingship will be studied in their historical and cultural
contexts3 Units. Pilgrimage to Egypt is available 3 Units
BITH 120-History of Theological Christian Thought.
Historical survey of people and movements which have shaped the faith of the
Christian church from post-biblical times to today's modern thought 3 Units
BITH 221- . David and Kingship. A study of the origin,
development, organizational structures, and function of the Israelite united
monarchy in light of current sociopolitical models 3 Units
BITH 222-Biblical Interpretation and Hermeneutics.
A survey of hermeneutical theory discussing how author, text, and
reader work together as meaning emerges from a text. These insights will
then be applied to the Bible, giving the student an interpretive strategy
for exegete biblical texts and bringing their meaning into the modern world.
3 Units
BITH 223.-
BITH 224. Systematic Theology 1. A critical investigation
into the content and contemporary significance of the Christian faith,
emphasizing biblical foundations, philosophic presuppositions and
comprehensiveness. 3 Units
BITH 225. Spiritual Classics. A small group study which
explores the concept of Christian “spirituality” from the classics of the
Christian tradition including Augustine, Benedict, Bernard of Clairvaux,
Juliana, Teresa of Avila, Luther, Calvin, Catherine of Genoa, Pascal,
Wesley, Bunyan, Bonhoeffer, Merton, Nouwen, Sundar Singh, and others. 3
Units
BITH 226-Exodus.
The exodus event is as central to OT theology as the death and resurrection
of Jesus Christ to NT theology. The historical and theological implications
of this book will be examined, with special emphasis given to the covenant
between God and Israel.3 Units Holy Land Pilgrimages 3 Units
BITH 227-Ruth and Esther. A detailed study of the books of
Ruth and Esther, giving special attention to historical background, literary
analysis, theological emphases, traditional interpretations along with
recent ideological interpretations, and contemporary application 3 Units
BITH 228. Wisdom Literature. A selection from the Old
Testament wisdom books, Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes. The apocryphal
books of Jesus ben Sirach and the Wisdom of Solomon may also be read and
studied in relation to canonical wisdom.
3 Units
BITH
229 Feminist Theology
This
course offers a theological examination of the representation of women and
gender in Christianity. Attention is given to the historical and cultural
contexts of the first century and contemporary period. Theological,
historical, literary, exegetical, and feminist methods are variously
employed
.BITH
230-Historical Geography
A study of selected biblical episodes which are
enriched when understood in the context of Near, and Far Eastern
history along with Palestinian geography.3 Units. Archaeological field trips
are available
BITH 231. Jeremiah. Jeremiah’s time was one of crisis and
change for Israel. Therefore, his book has much to offer to the church and
the Christian today. Historical, literary, and theological approaches will
be used in the study of Jeremiah 3Units
BITH 232 Job-Considered
the oldest book of the Bible Job is a rich cultural book. A biblical and
theological study into this Ancient book.3 Units
BITH 233 Introduction to Greek.
Introduction Course of the Beginners Greek Language. 3 Units
BITH 234. Systematic Theology 2 A continuation of a
critical investigation into the content and contemporary significance of the
Christian faith, emphasizing biblical foundations, philosophic
presuppositions and comprehensiveness. 3 Units
BITH 235- Genesis 1-11. A study of the foundational
chapters for the Old and New Testaments. The central themes of creation,
God, humanity, the fall, redemption, judgment, and covenant will be
investigated in detail 3
Units
BITH 236.Theology of Culture. An exploration into the
nature of Christianity, as biblically grounded and historically developed,
and its setting in and mission to the world 3 Units
BITH 237. Parables of Jesus. An examination of the
parabolic teaching of Jesus then (in its first century Palestinian cultural
setting) and now (its message to twenty-first-century Christians and
society). Emphasis on the history of interpretation, especially contemporary
literary-aesthetic approaches. 3 Units
BITh 238-Old
Testament Exegesis
A practical study of the procedures for doing sound
exegesis in the various portions of the Old Testament. The method will
include the study of words, poetics, textual criticism, syntax, biblical
theology, and practical exegetical exposition in the different genres of the
Hebrew Bible.
BITH 239-Religions of Israel and the Ancient Near East..3 Units
Holy Land Pilgrimages
3 Units
BITH 240. Pastoral Epistles. Careful investigation of 1 and
2 Timothy and Titus. Detailed textual analysis will lead to better
understanding of the joys and struggles of Christian leadership under Paul’s
direction. Social roles and cultural issues affecting the Church will
receive special attention. 3 Units Footsteps of Paul Tour 3 Units.
.BITH
241 The Greek Text of Romans: Text Critical Study
. Using the textbook and the textual notes in the lectures, construct an
exegesis (of 10 pages) on a segment of Romans of your choosing. 3 Units
BITH
242Christology.
Study of the person and work of Christ..3
Units
BITH
244 Christian Ethics An examination of
the history, methodology, and content of Christian ethics with application
to specific contemporary issues.. 3 Units
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