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BIB 6615
NT Texts – Historical/Cultural/Literary Context
In this course you will engage in reading the Hellenistic Greek text and English translation of documents that provide the historical,
cultural, philosophical, and religious context for understanding the writings of the Greek New Testament. You will give attention to
literary and non-literary documents from the ancient Graeco-Roman world, as well as writings of second Temple Judaism. (3)
BIB 6616
Romans
This 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 message for today. Special emphasis is placed on the development of your
exegetical skills and on the use of Romans for teaching and preaching. (3)
Prerequisite: BIB 5410
BIB 6620
1 Corinthians
Through the exegesis of selected passages and practical application of those passages, you will expore ways of solving problems related to
divisions in the Church. Special attention will be given to church discipline, lawsuits among Christians, Christian marriage in non-
Christian environments, the celebration of the Lord's Supper, spiritual gifts, and the meaning of Christ's resurrection.
BIB 6645
Prison Epistles
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. (3)
BIB 6649
Pastoral Epistles
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 contemporary situations. (3)
BIB 6659
Hebrews
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. (3)
BIB 6675
1-2 Peter and Jude
In this course you will discover the unique message of 1 and 2 Peter and Jude in light of their historical and literary settings, and how they
relate to one another and to the broader teaching of the New Testament. In addition to examining key themes such as Christian suffering,
eschatology, and dealing with false teachers, you will also gain experience in approaching the exegetical difficulties of each book and in
developing text-based applications for life and ministry. (3)
BIB 6680
Revelation
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 present day significance of the book of Revelation. Selected passages will be treated in
detailed exegesis. (3)
BIB 7041
Preaching Missions fromMatthew
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 sermons on the first gospel. Attention will be given to such issues as
introductory matters, gospel study methods, Jesus’ teaching on mission, Matthew’s “universal blessing” theme, preaching resources and
preaching approaches. You will prepare a series of messages on the book and will gain experience by preaching in class. (3)
BIB 9041
Preaching Missions fromMatthew
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 sermons on the first gospel. Attention will be given to such issues as
introductory matters, gospel study methods, Jesus' teaching on mission, Matthew's "universal blessing" theme, preaching resources, and
preaching approaches. You will prepare a series of messages on the book and will gain experience by preaching in class. (3)
BIB 9440
Preaching Parables
In this course you will study the parables of the synoptic Gospels, with special attention to their interpretation in light of their biblical
context and Middle Eastern background, and to the preaching of them in public worship. (3)
BIB 9613
Acts: A Multi-Pe spective Approach
In this study of Luke's account of the birth and growth of the early church, you will be provided with a foundational framework of the
sequence of events in their historical and cultural context and will begin to build on it through a study of Luke's theological teaching
concerning key concepts related to the church's advance. From these historical and theological reference points, you will learn to
legitimately extrapolate biblical principles and apply them in the fashioning of a contemporary missions strategy. (3
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