Biblical Studies (BST)
This course provides a basic introduction to the Christian Bible, with discussion of key contents, contexts, and interpretative approaches.
Examines both practical and theoretical aspects of biblical interpretation. Course goals include developing an exegetical method for interpreting texts from various literary genres, understanding the broad history of biblical interpretation (with an emphasis on historical-critical methods)and gaining skills and experience using major biblical reference sources. Students will write an exegetical paper on a biblical passage. Does not meet general education requirements.
A study of the first books of the Old Testament (Genesis through 2Kings). An analysis of the content, themes and message of these important pre-exilic writings. Special attention will be given to issues in this literature, e.g. Creation, the Fall, Ancestral Narratives, the Exodus, the Sinai Covenant, Deutronomistic Theology, Israel's political institutions, and the Davidic covenant.
A study of the first books of the Old Testament (Genesis through 2Kings). An analysis of the content, themes and message of these important pre-exilic writings. Special attention will be given to issues in this literature, e.g. Creation, the Fall, Ancestral Narratives, the Exodus, the Sinai Covenant, Deutronomistic Theology, Israel's political institutions, and the Davidic covenant.
Attempts to answer the question 'Who is Jesus?' by studying the words and works of Jesus as presented in the Gospels.
Examines the life, legacy, and theology of Paul, especially through discussion of the New Testament letters attributed to him and the presentation of the apostle in Acts.
The course focuses primarily on the Epistle to the Hebrews, as well as the Catholic Epistles James, 1-2 Peter, and Jude, with important engagement of intermediate secondary sources. Students will compare and contrast interpretative approaches to major issues in the biblical text and gain an overall understanding of the text, its formation, and its function in the Christian biblical canon.
A study of the content, themes, and message of the canonical prophets (Isaiah through Malachi). Special attention will be given to important issues in this literature, e.g., the nature of prophecy, the forms of prophetic literature, central aspects of the prophetic message (e.g., social justice, the significance of worship, the Exile and Return, the Day of the LORD, etc.), and the formation of prophetic books.
This course is chiefly designed for general education students and is also appropriate for majors in BST and related disciplines. The course focuses primarily on the stated biblical text with important engagement of intermediate secondary sources. Students will compare and contrast interpretative approaches to major issues in the biblical text and gain an overall understanding of the text.
This course is chiefly designed for general education students and is also appropriate for majors in BST and related disciplines. The course focuses primarily on the stated biblical text with important engagement of intermediate secondary sources. Students will compare and contrast interpretative approaches to major issues in the biblical text and gain an overall understanding of the text.
This course is chiefly designed for general education students and is also appropriate for majors in BST and related disciplines. The course focuses primarily on the stated biblical text with important engagement of intermediate secondary sources. Students will compare and contrast interpretative approaches to major issues in the biblical text and gain an overall understanding of the text.
This course is chiefly designed for general education students and is also appropriate for majors in BST and related disciplines. The course focuses primarily on the stated biblical text with important engagement of intermediate secondary sources. Students will compare and contrast interpretative approaches to major issues in the biblical text and gain an overall understanding of the text.
Junior-level general education seminar for majors in Biblical and Theological Studies.
Using the inductive method of study, the student is introduced to the basics of Greek syntax and begins very early in the course to do translation work in a specific New Testament book. Does not meet general education requirment.
Continues the process begun in New Testament Greek I with a focus on improving translation skills and developing vocabulary. Meets general education requirement, but requires BST345.
An introduction to the grammar and vocabulary of the Hebrew Bible. The course will be continued in the second semester.
An introduction to the grammar and vocabulary of the Hebrew Bible. This course is a continuation of Biblical Hebrew I. Students will begin translating directly from the Hebrew Bible after the midpoint of the semester. Meets general education requirement, but requires BST348.
This course is chiefly designed for general education students and is also appropriate for majors in BST and related disciplines. The course focuses primarily on the stated biblical text with important engagement of intermediate secondary sources. Students will compare and contrast interpretative approaches to major issues in the biblical text and gain an overall understanding of the text.
This course is chiefly designed for general education students and is also appropriate for majors in BST and related disciplines. The course focuses primarily on the stated biblical text with important engagement of intermediate secondary sources. Students will compare and contrast interpretative approaches to major issues in the biblical text and gain an overall understanding of the text.