C
O U R S E
D
E S C R I P T I O N S
0100
Not offered for degree credit
1000
Primarily designed for undergraduate freshmen, these are basic introductory courses with no prerequisites except as designated.
2000
Primarily designed for undergraduate sophomores, these courses may require prerequisites or, if basic courses, may be taken after
a year of college study.
3000
Primarily designed for undergraduate juniors, these courses anticipate the completion of lower-division studies and some have
specific prerequisites.
4000
Primarily designed for undergraduate seniors, these are usually advanced courses for students completing undergraduate studies.
Most 4000-level courses have prerequisites or anticipate the background of three years of college study.
5000
Considered introductory in graduate-level programs and may include some of the information covered in a similarly-titled
undergraduate course; also open to undergraduate seniors and undergraduate juniors with at least a 3.0 GPA
6000 Considered more advanced and may include prerequisite requirements; also open to undergraduate seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA
7000
Considered more advanced and may include prerequisite requirements
9000 Doctoral-level courses open only to students accepted into a CIU doctoral degree program
B
IBLICAL
A
RAMAIC
ARM 4110
Biblical Aramaic
This course is a basic study of biblical Aramaic. You will initially focus on the grammatical aspects of Aramaic and then use that knowledge
in reading selected Aramaic portions from Ezra and Daniel.
(3)
Prerequisite: HEB 3110
ARM 6110
Biblical Aramaic
This course provides you with a foundational study of biblical Aramaic. You will initially focus on mastering the basic grammatical and
syntactical aspects of Aramaic. You will then begin reading from the Aramaic portions of Ezra and Daniel. (3)
Prerequisite: HEB 5110
B
IBLE
BIB 1114
Old Testament Survey: Torah and History
This course is the beginning of a two-part survey of the Old Testament which covers the biblical history found in the Pentateuch and
historical books of the Old Testament. The aim of the course is to acquaint you with the redemptive message of the Bible and to encourage
you to apply principles from the study of these Old Testament books. (3)
BIB 1115
Old Testament Survey: Poetry and Prophecy
This course surveys the biblical books of Job-Malachi and comprises the second part of a two-part survey of the Old Testament. You will
study the content, message, and personal application of each book, along with the place of each book in the progress of revelation and
redemption. (3)
BIB 1120
New Testament Survey
This course is an overview of the books of the New Testament and the historical circumstances surrounding these writings. You will focus
on the background, content, message, and personal application of each book in the New Testament. You will also examine the process by
which the New Testament canon was formed and the New Testament was transmitted through the history of the Church. (3)
BIB 2563
Living Your Faith: Study in Amos
This course is a thorough study of God’s Word in the book of Amos. You will be presented with methods for discovering and teaching
biblical principles so that you are challenged to live the Christian faith you profess. (1)
BIB 2606
Gospel of Mark: The Cross in Our Lives
During this course you will examine the recurring themes and the central message of the gospel of Mark. Why did Mark write his gospel?
The evidence suggests that he was not simply trying to tell the story of Jesus. (1)
BIB 2633
Philippians: Study and Teach the Bible
This course is a “how-to” course demonstrating biblical learning and teaching techniques through a study of Philippians. Through lectures
and independent study projects, you will be encouraged, as both a teacher and a student, to actively explore the pressures, problems, and
principles that contemporary Christians share with the Philippian church. (1)
BIB 2636
Colossians and Philemon
In this course you will examine the New Testament letters of Colossians and Philemon. The teaching emphasis for the course is on applied
sanctification. (1)
BIB 2648
Be Faithful: 1 & 2 Timothy & Titus
In this course you will analyze the Pastoral Epistles, with special focus on issues faced by the early church as well as the 21st century
church. (3)
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