A survey of Christendom’s denominations in their development and doctrine. Comparison will be made with New Testament doctrine. This course will cover from the Reformation to the modern times.
Course Category: Graduate
BI500.2: New Testament Textual Criticism 2 credit hours
An examination of the methods employed in textual criticism with special emphasis on the reliability of the Received Text. Prerequisite: BI 316.3 or equivalent.
BI502.2: Minor Prophets 2 credit hours
The chronological order of the twelve minor prophets is set forth along with the background, theme, date, and author of each book. Each prophet is surveyed noting especially the prophecies of long range importanChristian Education
BI503.3: Hebrews & General Epistles 3 credit hours
A study of the backgrounds and a basic analysis of Hebrews; James; I & II Peter; I, II, & III John; and Jude.
BI509.2: Hermeneutics 2 credit hours
A study of the science of Biblical interpretation following the dispensational approach with emphasis on the literal, historical, and grammatical method of interpretation. Some difficult passages are given special attention.
BI512.2: Soteriology 2 credit hours
A systematic study of the Biblical doctrine of salvation. Includes a study of some of the great doctrinal words like repentance, election, faith, adoption, regeneration, sanctification, and so on.
BI515.3: Greek Exegesis: Galatians and Pastoral Epsitles 3 credit hours
A study of the principles of exegesis with a practical application to the texts of various New Testament books with special emphasis given to the preservation of the results of exegesis in each class. Prerequisite: BI 316.3 or equivalent.
BI516.3: Greek Exegesis: General Epistles 3 credit hours
A study of the principles of exegesis with a practical application to the texts of various New Testament books with special emphasis given to the preservation of the results of exegesis in each class. Prerequisite: BI 316.3 or equivalent.
BI517.3: Greek Exegesis: Romans 3 credit hours
A study of the principles of exegesis with a practical application to the texts of various New Testament books with special emphasis given to the preservation of the results of exegesis in each class. Prerequisite: BI 316.3 or equivalent.
BI621.2: Job 2 credit hours
An analytical and expositional study dealing with the everpresent and ageless question, “Why do the godly suffer?” Emphasis will also be made on the theological revelations found in this ancient book. Offered fall semester odd numbered years. Prerequisite: BI 201.2 or equivalent.