Schedule & Calendar
Winter 2023
Old Testament Biblical Theology B
BibTh 203, 223 3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to be an introduction to the Old Testament Scriptures, the first three-quarters of the ChristianBible. The emphasis will be placed upon understanding the text in its historical, cultural and canonical contexts and itsunderlying theology. Matters such as setting, date, authorship, structure and content, as well as interpretive problems, willalso be considered. But the emphasis will be on trying to discern the theological structure of the Old Testament. One ofthe major Jewish sequence of books will be followed, since this was probably the order of the oldest arrangement of thebooks, and formed the Bible of Jesus and the earliest church. This sequence begins with Genesis and ends withChronicles. My intent for this course is to help you get an overview of a very different place and culture and time, and tohelp you use this context to understand the Old Testament Scriptures! So welcome to the journey, a journey like no other.It begins with God’s command to create light in Genesis 1 and it ends with his command to rebuild the temple in 2Chronicles 36, and so to fill the world with the light of His Presence.
Church History B
CHist 203/223 3 Credit Hours
Systematic Theology IV
SysTh 403, 423 3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to study what the scriptures teach about the church and the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. These are critical areas of biblical truth that need to be properly understood if Christians are to serve God effectively in ourgeneration. We will approach these topics both in terms of biblical and systematic theology paying close attention to the redemptive development of these themes as we move through the biblical canon to their fulfillment in Jesus Christ.
Christian Spirituality
SpEv 303/323 3 Credit Hours
Course Description: A detailed study of two major traditions of Christian spirituality: that of the Ancient Church in the fourth and fifth centuries and that of the British & Irish Particular Baptists in the long eighteenth century. Topics covered include knowing the Triune God and knowing self; the spirituality of the Word; Christ crucified; the indwelling of the Holy Spirit; conversion; humility; prayer; baptism and the Lord’s Supper; friendship; and social justice.
Principles and Methods of Teaching
Teach 103/123 3 Credit Hours
In this course, we will examine the qualification and function of a teacher, the nature and needs of the student, the teaching-learning process, and the preparation and presentation of a lesson. Students are required to be involved in a teaching-learning ministry in a local church during this course.
The Book of Genesis
Gen 103/123 3 Credit Hours
No book of the Bible is more formative for the biblical narrative than Genesis. Through it we are introduced to all the major themes and characters of the drama of redemption. It was important for the Israelites to understand their origins so that they would know who they really were and how they should live. What was true for them is equally true for us today.
The Book of Revelation
Rev 303, 323 3 Credit Hours
The book of Revelation brings the biblical canon to a close and therefore is as important to the Bible as a whole as the final chapter is to a book. Because God is the ultimate author of the book it draws on his previous revelation and prepares us for the return of Christ to come at the end of the age. Over the history of Christian interpretation, the book of Revelation has been interpreted many different ways. This is partially due to the literary nature of the book, but also to its majestic themes that call for an understanding of the rest of the Bible in order to make sense of what is being disclosed in this last revelation of Jesus Christ. Our objective in this course is to try and make sense of what is being said and to determine what John, the original author, and the Lord himself, who is the great author, is saying to us today. This will not be easy, nor will all our conclusions be final, but we will move forward as best we can, remembering that there is a blessing promised not only to those who read the book, but to those who obey what is disclosed therein.
Homiletics B
Hom 203/223 3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to facilitate Biblically faithful and practically effective preparation and delivery of expository sermons through lecture, discussion, reading, and “practice” sermons. No course can make a preacher, but Homiletics is designed to hone the abilities of those who have been called and gifted by God to preach His Word.
New Testament Biblical Theology
BibTh 303, 323 3 Credit Hours
This course seeks to canvass the major events and motifs of the New Testament revelation from the four Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles. Topics include the Gospel infancy narratives, the ministry of John the Baptist, the kingdom of God according to the Synoptic Gospels, the Christology of the Gospels, the theology of Luke—Acts, and the theology of John. The first weeks of class will cover the scope, content and structure of New Testament theology. A combination of lectures, personal work, and readings is intended to guide you in understanding the NT content and theology. Class lectures focus on theological issues.
Please note this is not a New Testament survey class. Students are expected to be familiar with the biblical text, as well as with issues pertaining to authorship, background issues, critical issues, and the like.
Hebrew Grammar
Heb 123, 223 3 Credit Hours
An elementary introduction to the Hebrew language leading to proficiency in reading and translating the Hebrew Scriptures (Genesis).
Hebrew Syntax and Reading
Heb 323/423 3 Credit Hours
A course in rapid reading in different genres of Hebrew literature with full morphological review and further study of syntax. This course also includes an approach to the method of exegesis with special attention given to Hebrew poetry.
Greek Grammar
Grk 123, 223 3 Credit Hours
An introductory study of New Testament Greek grammar, forms and syntax. Readings are taken from the Greek New Testament.
Greek Syntax and Reading
Grk 323, 423 3 Credit Hours
Exegesis from the Greek text is the proper foundation for the proclamation of the New Testament message. Students who have completed preliminary studies in morphology and grammar will continue to sharpen and enlarge their exegetical skills in this course. Attention is given to applying the rules of grammar and syntax while recognizing the nuance of idioms and historical context as students examine a series of New Testament texts.
