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2012-2013 Seminary Programs Academic Catalog
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BiB 6548
isaiah ..........................................................(3)
A study of the book of Isaiah will guide you in an
examination of its structure, content and contem-
porary significance. Attention will be given to the
book’s theological themes, its emphasis on know-
ing God and making God known, its use in the
New Testament and the use of Isaiah for teaching
and preaching.
BiB 6601
matthew ......................................................(3)
In this study of Matthew’s portrayal of the life,
ministry, and teaching of Jesus you will consider
the author’s historical, catechetical, apologetic
and missiological purposes. Attention will be
given to major theological themes, contemporary
application of Jesus’ teaching in the five major
discourses recorded by Matthew and the book’s
use for teaching and preaching.
BiB 6610
John ............................................................(3)
In this study of the fourth gospel you will explore
its cultural and theological context. Attention will
be given to tracing the movement of the book,
exegesis of selected passages, the Upper Room
Discourse in chapters 13-17 and the use of John
for teaching and preaching.
BiB 6616
romans ......................................................(3)
A study of Paul’s letter to the Romans will help
you understand its message in the light of the
original, first century situation. Consideration will
be given to the significance of the letter’s mes-
sage for today. Special emphasis is placed on the
development of your exegetical skills and on the
use of Romans for teaching and preaching.
Prerequisite:
BIB 5410 or equivalent. (Also avail-
able online)
BiB 6645
Prison epistles............................................(3)
This course will give you a greater appreciation for
Paul’s prison epistles by helping you develop an
understanding of the historical background of his
ministry prior to writing the letters and helping you
interpret each letter textually and contextually.
Special emphasis will be given to the use of the
Prison Epistles for teaching and preaching.
BiB 6649
Pastoral epistles ........................................(3)
In this exegetical study you will set Paul’s pastoral
letters against the background of apostolic times.
Special attention will be given to the way in which
Paul handled false doctrine, to the basic teaching
on leadership and church growth, and to the
application of the apostle’s teaching to contempo-
rary situations.
BiB 6659
hebrews ......................................................(3)
In this course you will trace the orderly exposition
of the epistle to the Hebrews, with particular
attention given to the person and work of Christ
as high priest, the fulfillment of the Old Testament
in the new covenant and the life of persevering
faith of the Christian sojourner. Attention will be
given to the use of Hebrews for teaching and
preaching.
BiB 6680
revelation ..................................................(3)
All the themes of the Bible come together in the
last pages of Scripture. In this course you will
examine the structure, historical occasion, biblical
background, key theological concepts and pres-
ent day significance of the book of Revelation.
Selected passages will be treated in detailed exe-
gesis.
BiB 6788
the spirit World in Biblical
Perspective ................................................(3)
This study introduces you to the biblical teaching
on the spirit world. You will focus on what the
texts of the Old and New Testaments teach on
spiritual warfare, angels, evil spirits and the power
of God.
BiB 6950
faculty directed study in Bible ............(1-3)
A faculty member will direct your study as you
participate in a seminar or pursue research in an
area of special interest.
BiB 7041
Preaching missions from matthew ........(3)
This cross-disciplinary course will engage you in a
study of Matthew’s portrayal of the life, ministry
and teaching of Jesus as well as introducing you
to methods to follow when preparing a series of