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230 │COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2018-2019│ COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
process by which the New Testament canon was formed and the New Testament was transmitted through the history of the Church.
(3)
BIB 2441
Methods of Bible Study: Philippians
An examination of the principles and procedures for observing, interpreting and applying the Bible, as well as various methods or
approaches to studying the Bible. This investigation of Bible study methods will serve as a foundation for the study of the message and
distinctive ideas of the book of Philippians. (3)
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 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 3010
Life of Christ
This course provides you with insight into the life of Christ through study in the four Gospels. As you examine Jesus’ life and ministry,
the goal is to discern examples and patterns you may imitate to experience authentic and transformative Christian living. Doing so will
prepare you to follow Jesus more completely and to impact your circle of influence with His message. Topics include Christ’s life,
historical and cultural context, teachings, and theology. (3)
Limited to online program students.
BIB 3230
Between the Testaments
A survey of political, cultural, linguistic and religious developments after the writing of Malachi, viewed as divine preparation for the
coming of Messiah and the explosion of the Christian movement. (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 1116 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 1116 and BIB 1120