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234 │COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2018-2019│ COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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
I and II Peter and Jude
In this course you will discover the unique message of I and II 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 7030
Multi-Ethnic/Multi-Cultural Ministry
In this course you will deepen your ethnic and cultural sensitivity, as well as your ministry competence, for effective work in diverse
ministry situations. You will give particular attention to the formation and growth of multiethnic and multicultural ministry teams and the
building of Christian communities that celebrate unity in diversity. You will examine Scripture as the basis for your discussion. You will
give emphasis to practical implications for church ministry, exploring both the challenges faced in diverse congregations and the
tremendous potential of modeling the kingdom of God. You will also explore elements that hinder and/or prevent ethnic and cultural
integration. The final project is an integrative paper in which you will reflect on the principles learned with emphasis given to application
in your current context. (3)
BIB 7041
Preaching Missions from Matthew
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 7042
Preaching Joshua, Judges, and Ruth
In this course you will construct and preach sermons from the Old Testament books of Joshua, Judges, and Ruth, also known as the
"Commonwealth Books." You will give attention to the place of these books in the total flow of Old Testament redemptive history, to
principles for interpreting and applying narrative Scripture, and to strategies that will enable you to preach sermons that have a
transformational impact on listeners of all ages. You will balance aspects of sermon construction, homiletical theory, use of illustrations
and story-telling, effective application of truth, audience analysis, and the philosophy and theology of preaching with the importance of
being an authentic servant of God. (3)
BIB 7045
Preaching Through the Parables
This course is a study of 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 7070
Preaching from Acts
In this cross-disciplinary course you will study both the content of the Acts of the Apostles as well as give attention to the vast array of
preaching possibilities in the book. You will give attention to various introductory matters such as authorship, historicity, dating,
designation and purpose and will discuss major and minor themes in the book as well as major and secondary persons. You will
consider preaching methods suitable to the book and will gain experience by preparing a series of sermons on the book and
preaching a sermon in class. (3)
BIB 9030
Multi-Ethnic/Multi-Cultural Ministry
In this course you will deepen your ethnic and cultural sensitivity, as well as your ministry competence, for effective work in diverse
ministry situations. You will give particular attention to the formation and growth of multiethnic and multicultural ministry teams and the
building of Christian communities that celebrate unity in diversity. You will examine Scripture as the basis for your discussion. You will
give emphasis to practical implications for church ministry, exploring both the challenges faced in diverse congregations and the
tremendous potential of modeling the kingdom of God. You will also explore elements that hinder and/or prevent ethnic and cultural
integration. The final project is an integrative paper in which you will reflect on the principles learned with emphasis given to application
in your current context. (3)