Bible Exposition
Department
*BI 1310 Bible Study Methods / Hermeneutics
(3)
A directed study of the principles of the
literal-grammatical-historical (L-G-H) system of
biblical
interpretation, with guided practice in using
those principles in interpreting representative
passages.
BI 1311 Old Testament Survey -
Pentateuch: Genesis - Deuteronomy
A survey and exposition of the Pentateuch, with
an emphasis on the biblical theology of these
books, their genre, and their application. (3
credit hours)
BI 1312 Old Testament Survey - History:
Joshua - Esther
A survey and exposition of Old Testament
historical literature, with an emphasis on the
biblical
theology of these books, their genre, and their
application. (3 credit hours)
BI 1323 Old Testament Survey - Wisdom
Literature: Job - Song of Solomon
A survey and exposition of Old Testament wisdom
literature, with an emphasis on the biblical
theology of these books, their genre, and their
application. (3 credit hours)
BI 1324 Old Testament Survey - Major
Prophets: Isaiah - Daniel
A survey and exposition of the Old Testament
major prophetic books, with an emphasis on the
biblical theology of these books, their genre,
and their application. (3 credit hours)
BI 1325 Old Testament Survey - Minor
Prophets: Hosea - Malachi
A survey and exposition of the Old Testament
minor prophetic books, with an emphasis on the
biblical theology of these books, their genre,
and their application. (3 credit hours)
BI 1336 New Testament
Survey - The Gospels
A survey and exposition of the New Testament
Gospels, with an emphasis on the biblical
theology
of these books, their genre, and their
application. (3 credit hours)
BI 1337 New Testament Survey - Acts and
Pauline Epistles
A survey and exposition of the New Testament
book of Acts and the Pauline epistles, with an
emphasis on the biblical theology of these
books, their genre, and their application. (3
credit hours)
BI 1338 New Testament Survey -
Hebrews, General Epistles and Revelation
A survey and exposition of the New Testament
books of Hebrews, Revelation and the general
epistles, with an emphasis on the biblical
theology of these books, their genre, and their
application.
(3 credit hours)
*BI 1241 Life of Christ
A historical and theological synthesis and
overview of the life and ministry of Christ,
with a
primary focus on the synoptic Gospels. (2 credit
hours)
*BI 1242 Gospel of John
A detailed survey and exposition of the New
Testament book of John, with an emphasis on the
book’s biblical theology, genre, and
application. (2 credit hours)
BI 1243 Romans
A detailed survey and exposition of the New
Testament book of Romans, with an emphasis on
the
book’s biblical theology, genre, and
application. (2 credit hours)
*BI 1244 Acts
A detailed survey and exposition of the New
Testament book of Acts, with an emphasis on the
book’s biblical theology, genre, and
application. (2 credit hours)
*BI 1247 Hebrews
A detailed survey and exposition of the New
Testament book of Hebrews, with an emphasis on
the
book’s biblical theology, genre, and
application. (2 credit hours)
BI 1248 James
A detailed survey and exposition of the New
Testament book of James, with an emphasis on the
book’s biblical theology, genre, and
application. (2 credit hours)
BI 1348 Johannine Epistles
A detailed survey and exposition of the New
Testament books of 1, 2, 3 John, with an
emphasis on
the biblical theology of these books, their
genre, and their application. (3 credit hours)
BI 1250 Psalms
A detailed survey and exposition of the Old
Testament book of Psalms, with an emphasis on
the
book’s biblical theology, genre, and
application. (2 credit hours)
*BI 1251 Genesis
A detailed survey and exposition of the Old
Testament book of Genesis, with an emphasis on
the
book’s biblical theology, genre, and
application. (2 credit hours)
BI 1351 Daniel and Revelation
A detailed survey, exposition and synthesis of
the Old Testament book of Daniel and the New
Testament book of Revelation, with an emphasis
on the biblical theology, genre, and application
of
these two books. (3 credit hours)
Systematic Theology
Department
TH 2310 Introduction to
Systematic Theology and Bibliology
This is the introductory course in Systematic
Theology. It is a directed study of prolegomena,
the
nature, method, and sources of theology, and
bibliology, the doctrines of revelation,
inspiration,
inerrancy, illumination, and theological
hermeneutics. (3 credit hours)
TH 2311 Theology Proper
A directed study of the existence and attributes
of the one God, the Holy Trinity; the Father,
Son,
and Holy Spirit in Scripture and in Christian
history; and the ramifications of Trinitarian
belief
today. (3 credit hours)
TH 2312 Christology and Ecclesiology
A directed study of the person and work of
Christ from eternity as set forth in the
Scriptures. A
biblical and historical examination of the
following areas of Christian theology: (1) The
doctrine of
Christ, including discussion of His full deity,
sinless humanity, and His substitutionary
atonement;
(2) the hypostatic union; (3) the Church as the
Body of Christ and its role and function in
God's
eternal plan. (3 credit hours)
*TH 2323 Soteriology
A directed study of the doctrine of salvation
with special attention given to the work of
Christ, the
nature and extent of the atonement, the terms of
salvation, election and human responsibility,
and
the eternal security of the believer. (3 credit
hours)
TH 2324 Sanctification and Pneumatology
A directed study of the Person and work of the
Holy Spirit, including discussion of His deity,
personhood, and ministries to unbelievers, and
to believers, with special emphasis on His
sanctifying role in the life of the believer. (3
credit hours)
TH 2335 Angelology, Anthropology and
Hamartiology
A directed study of angelology (the doctrines of
the unfallen angels, Satan and the fallen
angels);
anthropology (creation of humanity, the material
and immaterial aspects of humanity, and the fall
of
humanity); and hamartiology (original and
personal sin). (3 credit hours)
*TH 2336 Dispensationalism and
Eschatology
An introduction to the dispensational system of
Bible interpretation will be made. Contrasts
will be
drawn with Covenant Theology and progressive
dispensationalism. This course also includes a
directed study of eschatology, including an
analysis of the biblical teaching concerning
last things, a
discussion of the coming of Christ, and other
end times events from a premillennial
perspective.
The students will be given a comprehensive
outline of the future events of God’s prophetic
program. The major millennial views will be
presented along with various views relating to
the
Rapture. Attention will be given to the
unconditional covenants of the Old Testament. (3
credit
hours)
TH 2340 THM Thesis Project
For those students in the THM degree program,
this independent study requires students to
produce
a 30–40 page research paper in consultation with
their THM advisor according to the guidelines
provided in the course syllabus. (3 credit
hours)
TH 2347 Church History
A directed overview and study of the history of
the Christian church. This course traces the
history
of the church from its foundation to the
present, with a focus on significant leaders and
events. (3
credit hours)
TH 2251 Contemporary Issues Regarding the
Gospel
A directed study of biblical and theological
principles related to the doctrine of
soteriology
(salvation), with special emphasis on the
influence of postmodern thought on the Gospel
within
American evangelicalism at large. (2 credit
hours)
TH 2252 Special Issues in Contemporary
Theology
An introduction to and critique of current
issues in evangelical theology. (2 credit hours)
TH 2253 Spiritual Gifts in the Church Today
A directed study and synthesis of the New
Testament teaching on spiritual gifts. (2 credit
hours)
New Testament
Department
NT3251 Interpreting Scripture
Using Greek Tools
An introduction to
in-depth Bible study using Greek references,
principles of Greek grammar, and aprocess of synthesis, analysis, and synthesis
resulting in the student’s drafting of a
commentary on a
New Testament epistle. No prior Greek language
study is required. This course is helpful and
useful for any student of the Bible, regardless
of the student’s knowledge level of the Greek
language prior to the course. (3 credit hours)
*NT 3330 New Testament
Introduction
A directed study of the historical background
and canon of the New Testament and an evaluation
of
New Testament criticism. (3 credit hours)
NT 3331 or BLGK 601 Greek 1
A directed study of the basic principles of
biblical Greek, for students who have not had
Greek or
who would benefit from a review of the elements
of the language. (3 credit hours)
NT 3332 or BLGK 602 Greek 2
A directed study of the grammar and syntax of
the Greek New Testament and an introduction to
New Testament textual criticism. (3 credit
hours)
NT 3343 Greek 3
An introduction to exegetical procedures in
selected New Testament genres. Procedures
include
outlining the argument of passages, doing word
studies, validating exegetical decisions, and
using
exegetical tools properly. (3 credit hours)
NT 3344 Greek 4
An exegetical study of the book of Romans,
emphasizing the theological synthesis of the
book. (3
credit hours)
Old Testament Department
OT 4330 Old Testament Introduction
A directed study of the historical background
and canon of the Old Testament and an evaluation
of
Old Testament criticism. (3 credit hours)
OT 4331 Hebrew 1
A directed study of the basic principles of
biblical Hebrew for students who have not had
Hebrew or
who would benefit from a review of the elements
of the language. (3 credit hours)
OT 4332 Hebrew 2
A directed study of Hebrew morphology and syntax
as well as an introduction to textual criticism
and to the basic tools and methods of lexical
analysis. (3 credit hours)
OT 4343 Hebrew 3
An introduction to the exegesis of Hebrew
narrative and poetry, including a review of
Hebrew
morphology, syntax, and lexical analysis in
conjunction with the translation of selected Old
Testament passages. (3 credit hours)
OT 4344 Hebrew 4
An application of Hebrew exegesis built upon the
exegetical study of selected passages, and a
survey of the cultural, literary, and
theological backgrounds of the Old Testament and
an
introduction to various forms of Old Testament
criticism. (3 credit hours)
Ministry
Skills Department
MS 5320
Spiritual Life
A directed
study of biblical principles that govern true
Christian character and service, with emphasis
on the sufficiency of the Scriptures and the
yieldedness of the believer for holy living and
spiritual effectiveness in ministry. (3 credit
hours)
MS 5331 Evangelism
A directed study
of the methods of personal and group evangelism,
with emphases on equipping laypersons to
evangelize, the use of church and parachurch
structures in evangelism, the care of new
converts and discipleship, and the use of
apologetics as well as current issues in
evangelism. (3 credit hours)
MS 5332 Leadership
A comprehensive introduction to the subject of
Christian leadership as well as a systematic
study of
the biblical philosophy of leadership; an
in-depth analysis of each student’s personal
identity,
integrity, temperament, and spiritual gifts. (3
credit hours)
MS 5333 Biblical Communication
An introduction to basic biblical communication
theory and skills, emphasizing the preparation
and
delivery of a textually derived proposition with
accuracy, interest, clarity, and relevance. (3
credit
hours)
MS 5334 Basic Biblical Counseling
A directed study of the principles of biblical
counseling, emphasizing the priority of
Scripture for
theory and practice. (3 credit hours)
*MS 5335 World Missions
A directed study of the biblical meaning and
purpose of missions, missions agencies and
instruments, and missions
accomplishments,
trends, needs, and possibilities. (3 credit
hours)
*MS 5346 Christian Education
A directed study of the educational ministry of
the local church, with attention to aims,
principles, leadership, organization, and agencies of a
Christian education for all age groups. (3
credit hours)
MS 5347 Pastoral Ministries
A directed study of key areas of pastoral
ministry designed to equip pastors to
effectively administer
the day to day tasks of church ministry. (3
credit hours)
MS 5241 Marriage and Family Ministry
A directed study of the biblical principles of
marriage and family relationships and how to
effectively minister to the needs of the church
in these areas. (2 credit hours)
MS 5242 Special Issues in Marital Counseling
A focused study of the biblical principles of
marital counseling. (2 credit hours)
MS 5243 Effective Small Group Ministry
A focused study of the principles and practices
for implementing and maintaining an effective
small
group ministry in the local church. (2 credit
hours)
MS 5244 Advanced Biblical Counseling
An expansion and application of the principles
covered in Basic Biblical Counseling,
including case
studies in unique counseling situations. (2
credit hours)
