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O U R S E

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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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