BIB 1013. Old Testament History - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) A study of the history of Israel in the Old Testament with attention given to historical background, literary features, theological teaching, and contemporary relevance.

BIB 1023. New Testament History - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) A study of the life of Jesus and the founding of the church in the New Testament with attention given to historical background, literary features, theological teaching, and contemporary relevance.

BIB 2093. Methods of Biblical Interpretation - 3 hours (Fall; Spring, odd years) Introduction to the task of interpreting the Bible in its literary and historical context and applying its teaching to modern life. Particular attention is given to principles concerning the qualifications and presuppositions of the interpreter, the nature of prose and poetic literature, and the character of the various genres found in both testaments. Prerequisites: BIB 1013 and BIB 1023.

BIB 2951-3. Special Topics in Bible - 1-3 hours Exegetical studies of key biblical passages (the course may be taken more than once). Prerequisite: BIB 1013 or 1023 or concurrent enrollment.

BIB 3033. Old Testament Hymnic and Wisdom Literature - 3 hours (Spring, even years) Historical and exegetical study of the hymnic and wisdom literature in the Old Testament: Job, Psalm, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon. Prerequisite: BIB 1013.

BIB 3043. Pentateuch - 3 hours (Spring, odd years) Study of the first five books of the Bible with special attention given to introductory problems related to the Pentateuch. Prerequisite: BIB 1013.

BIB 3053. Early Pauline Epistles - 3 hours (Fall, odd years) Historical and exegetical study of Paul's epistles to the Thessalonians, Corinthians and Galatians. Prerequisite: BIB 1023.

BIB 3063. Later Pauline Epistles - 3 hours (Fall, even years) Historical and exegetical study of Romans, Paul's prison and pastoral epistles. Prerequisite: BIB 1023.

BIB 3083. Hebrews and General Epistles - 3 hours (Spring, even years) Historical and exegetical study of Hebrews and the general epistles. Prerequisite: BIB 1023.

BIB 4003. Archaeology and the Bible - 3 hours (Spring, even years) An introduction to the methods and results of archaeology in relation to the Bible. Prerequisites: BIB 1013 and 1023.

BIB 4023. Life and Teachings of Christ - 3 hours (Spring, odd years) Study of life and teaching of Christ as presented in the four gospels. Prerequisites: BIB 1023 and 64 hours completed

BIB 4033. Old Testament Prophets I - 3 hours (On demand) Study of the function and message of the Old Testament prophets from the beginning of the prophetic movement in Israel through the Assyrian period. Prerequisites: BIB 1013 and 64 hours completed.

BIB 4043. Old Testament Prophets II - 3 hours (On demand) Study of the function and message of the Old Testament prophets from the Babylonian through the Persian periods. Prerequisites: BIB 1013 and 64 hours completed.

BIB 4063. Intercultural Theologizing - 3 hours (Semester Abroad) A study of how cultural and social convictions influence religious expressions, how the biblical message engages all cultures, and how the student’s overseas context requires cross-cultural application of the gospel.

BIB 4951-4. Intensive Studies in Bible - 1-4 hours Investigation of selected books of the Bible and/or biblical themes. Areas of study will vary from year to year (the course can be taken more than once.) Prerequisites: BIB 1013 and 1023 and 64 hours completed.