Introduction to Old Testament BL 100+
A survey of the content and message of the Old Testament, its literary characteristics, origin and development, geography, and the social and religious milieu.
Introduction to New Testament BL 101+
A survey of the content and message of the New Testament, its literary characteristics, origin and development, geography, the intertestamental period, and the social and religious milieu of the times of Christ and the early Church.
Introduction to Hermeneutics BL 200
An introductory study of the principles of biblical interpretation; using appropriate tools and resources in the biblical interpretation process. An exegetical study of various scriptural genres with the intent of giving appropriate interpretation, integrity, and application.
Pentateuch BL 300
A study of the historical background and theological content of the first five books of the Old Testament focusing primarily on the theological interpretation of Israel ‘s origin and early history and the concepts of creation, sin, covenant, election, and redemption.
Introduction to Synoptic Gospel BL 301
A study of the literary form and message of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke with emphasis on the comparative and distinctive portraiture.
Pauline Epistles BL 302
A study of the Pauline epistles with emphasis on contextual background and theological teachings. The student will also address applicable contemporary relevance.
Theology of the Kingdom 1 BL 202
An introductory overview of the literary forms of the Kingdom of God in both Old and New Testament writings, this course will also address the theological implications and its impact on Christian faith.
Theology of the Kingdom 2 BL 304
An in-depth study of the ideology and philosophy of the Kingdom of God in a pluralistic society. This course will address the impact of empirical governance as opposed to kingdom ideology for this generation and will explore the importance the Body of Christ as a representative embodiment of the Kingdom of God. (Prerequisite BL 202)