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220 COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2016-2017 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
BIB 5112
Genesis to Song of Solomon: God’s Plan of Creation and Redemption
In this course you will focus on the structure and contexts (historical, political, social and religious) of each book, major theological
passages and issues, and the application of these texts to the life of the New Testament believer. God introduces His purpose for
creating the world and redeeming human beings and establishes Israel as the nation through which He would bless all the nations in
Jesus Christ. (3)
BIB 5113
Prophets: God’s Message of Redemption and Judgment
In this course you will focus on the structure and contexts (historical, political, social and religious) of each prophetic book, major
theological passages and issues, and the application of these texts to the life of the New Testament believer. The prophets of Israel
proclaim God’s program for Israel and the nations of the Old Testament period and anticipate the redemptive work of Christ whose
predicted life and death would secure salvation for the world. (3)
BIB 5132
Gospels: God’s Means of Providing Redemption
This course will guide you through a chronological, synthetic study of the four gospel records, emphasizing the time, place,
circumstances, and persons involved in the events of Jesus’ ministry. The gospel writers narrate the life, death, and resurrection of
Jesus Christ, God’s appointed Redeemer of the world, who fulfills the promises and prophecies of the Old Testament. (3)
BIB 5133
Acts to Revelation: God’s People Proclaiming Redemption Globally
In this course you will study the introductory background, structure, and content of the New Testament books, Acts to Revelation,
understood within their first century life setting. The authors of Acts, the letters, and Revelation not only relate the advance of the Early
Church in proclaiming redemption globally, they provide the contemporary church with normative missionary documents to guide it in
fulfilling Christ’s commission. (3)
BIB 5410
Hermeneutics: Interpreting and Applying the Bible
This course introduces you to the principles and processes of biblical interpretation and application. Emphasis will be placed on both
theory and practice. Within the framework of an exegetical method, you will learn to apply basic principles to selected missiological
passages from the Old and New Testaments. Special attention will be given to the principles used in correctly interpreting parables,
poetry, and prophecy. (3)
BIB 5888
Israel Study Tour
You will participate in an intensive study tour of the most important accessible biblical sites in Israel, with emphasis on those located in
Judea, Galilee and Jerusalem. Instruction is provided by a resident faculty member who plans and supervises the tour. Register through
TraveLearn. (3)
BIB 6010
Acts from Historical, Theological, and Missiological Perspectives
This study of Acts examines the birth and growth of the early church. In addition to studying the historical sequence of events, you will
consider Luke’s theological themes, learn to extrapolate legitimate biblical principles from historical narrative, and apply those principles
in the development of contemporary missions strategy. Attention will be given to the use of Acts for teaching and preaching. (3)
Prerequisite: BIB 5410
BIB 6030
Biblical Theology of Missions
You will engage in a comprehensive study of the biblical foundation for mission as it relates to the church’s missionary obligation before
God to the world in both word and deed. Special attention will be given to exposing you to important issues within evangelical missiology
today. (3)
BIB 6200
Bible Backgrounds
This course will introduce you to the resources and methodological principles for studying and applying the finds of Bible backgrounds
as an integral part of the hermeneutical process. Attention will be given to both Old Testament (ancient Near Eastern) and the New
Testament (Jewish and Greco-Roman) backgrounds. As you compare the history, cultures, and literature of the biblical world, you will
discover both similarities and differences and will evaluate their impact and role in the exegesis of the biblical text. (3)
BIB 6310
Progress of Redemption
You will engage in a study of God’s redemptive plan as it progressively unfolds throughout the Bible. Special attention will be given to
the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ as He brings to fulfillment the promises, prophecies, and types of the Old Testament. (3)
BIB 6320
Old Testament Theology
In this introductory study you will explore the theological thought of the Old Testament. You will examine the major themes which give
unity to the writings of the Old Testament. Special attention will be given to God’s salvation for Israel and the world, as well as to the
interpretation of the Old Testament in the New Testament and its application in contemporary culture. (3)
BIB 6330
New Testament Theology
In this introductory study you will explore the theological thought of the New Testament, trace the progression of thought beginning with
Jesus, and seek to discover each writer’s distinctive contribution to the overall message of the New Testament. Special attention will
be given to the gospel of the kingdom as proclaimed and applied by the various biblical authors. (3)