211 │COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2017-2018│ COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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 2740
Samuel, David, and Solomon
A survey of that period of Old Testament History dealing with the inception of the Jewish monarchy. Special attention will be given to
the characters who shaped the period, e.g., Samuel, Saul, David, and Solomon. (3)
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: I and II 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)
BIB 3420
Principles of Bible Interpretation
This course will guide you through the hermeneutical principles basic to interpreting Scripture. Many of these principles are common
to language and literature, while others apply uniquely to the Bible. All of them are based on the way in which the Bible interprets itself.
You will begin to lay a foundation of cognitive understanding, with an emphasis on practice in applying the principles. (3)
Prerequisites:
BIB 1114, BIB 1115, and BIB 1120 for undergraduates
; one prerequisite may be taken concurrently; graduate students may take this
course as a graduate school prerequisite.
BIB 3613
Acts
This course is a historical study of the continued ministry of the risen Christ by the Holy Spirit through the early Christian church as
God’s instrument for witnessing to the Lord Jesus Christ. You will focus on New Testament principles and methods for evangelization
and church growth, with attention being given to historical backgrounds and interpretive problems. This course may serve as a New
Testament exegetical book study. (3)
Prerequisite: BIB 3420
BIB 3616
Romans
Within the framework of an exegetical study, you will focus on the New Testament’s most organized, thorough exposition of the Christian
faith and its relation to human history and implications for Christian living. Giving special attention to the personal application of the
message, you will apply principles of biblical interpretation to the study of this book. (3)
Prerequisite: BIB 3420
BIB 3820
Bible for Teachers
In this course designed for teachers of the Bible, you will develop a philosophy of Bible teaching and learn to follow a preparation
procedure that will ensure that the purpose for which Scripture was given will be accomplished in your own teaching. You will focus
specifically on how to plan a Bible curriculum with courses of study, units, and daily lessons, following the pattern of biblical revelation
and teaching the biblical material with integrity. (3)
Prerequisite: BIB 3420
BIB 4117
Wisdom Literature
In this course you will master the content and theology of the Old Testament Wisdom books (Job, Proverbs and Ecclesiastes) by
utilizing the exegetical tools you learned in BIB 3420. Emphases include: The unique purpose of each Wisdom book, the discovery of
meaning, and the contemporary application of meaning. The instructor stresses the importance of literary analysis. This course serves
as an Old Testament exegetical book study. (3)
Prerequisite: BIB 3420
BIB 4133
Prison Epistles
This course is a detailed study of Paul’s Prison Epistles (Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon), composed during Paul's
time in prison for preaching the gospel. This course will examine the historical setting, literary features, and theology of the Prison
Epistles. Attention will be given to key texts and themes within these epistles as well as the broad contours of each of Paul's letters. (3)
Prerequisite: BIB 3420
BIB 4310
Progress of Redemption
In this course you will explore God’s plan of redemption as it progressively unfolds in the Bible. You will trace the basic historical
revelation in the Old and New Testaments to see what God is doing and by what method. You will consider the spoken revelations as
you observe the progress of doctrine. (3)
Prerequisites: BIB 1114, BIB 1115, and BIB 1120
BIB 4325
Studies in Biblical Theology
In this advanced seminar, you will explore selected topics that focus upon a particular corpus of biblical texts or a particular theme
articulated in scripture. Topics may vary from year to year, and the course may be repeated for credit if the topic of study differs. (3)
Prerequisite: BIB 3420