Course Descriptions: Bible Division

BIBL 101 New Testament Survey
3 Credit Hours
An in-depth analysis of the Greek canon. The course highlights the key facts in each book of the New Testament. The student will gain spiritual understanding of the four Gospels and the writings of Paul and the apostles. Applications to contemporary living are included.

BIBL 131 Bible History and Geography
3 Credit Hours
A survey of Bible lands, geography and history. The survey of history moves from the journeys of Abraham and Israel through the rise and fall of nations and empires to the spread of the gospel as recorded in the New Testament. A concluding section brings the student a contemporary update on archaeology.

BIBL 201 Old Testament Survey I
3 Credit Hours
A comprehensive analysis of the Hebrew canon. The course acquaints the student with key facts in each book of the Old Testament and how they relate and fit together. The student will gain spiritual understanding of Old Testament history, poetry, and prophecy. This course takes the student from Genesis through the historical books.

BIBL 202 Old Testament Survey II
3 Credit Hours
A comprehensive analysis of the Hebrew canon. The course acquaints the student with key facts in each book of the Old Testament and how they relate and fit together. The student will gain spiritual understanding of Old Testament history, poetry, and prophecy. This course takes the student from Genesis through the historical books. This course takes the student from the poetic books through the minor prophets.

BIBL 251 New Testament Greek I
3 Credit Hours
A comprehensive study of the language of the New Testament. This course is focused on learning the Greek language as a tool for ministry rather than just an academic discipline. All exercises are from the Bible, which is an encouragement to the student of the Bible. There is no prerequisite required for New Testament Greek I.

BIBL 252 New Testament Greek II
3 Credit Hours
This class is a continuation of New Testament Greek I. Prerequisite BIBL 251

BIBL 253 New Testament Greek III
3 Credit Hours
This class is a continuation of New Testament Greek I & II. Prerequisite: BIBL 251, BIBL 252.

BIBL 255 Life of Christ
3 Credit Hours
A chronological study of the life of Christ from the parallel accounts in the four Gospels. The life and ministry of Jesus are divided into generally accepted periods. The course is informative, inspirational, and practical in its application.

BIBL 310 Psalms
3 Credit Hours
An analysis of the Psalter and the Hebrew/Christian prayer book and hymnal. The course studies the Psalms, noting the authorship, historical setting, structure, meaning and spiritual application of each, plus an overview of such matters as the classification of the Psalms, the Messianic application and citation of the Psalms in the New Testament and their function in the Early Church.

BIBL 312 Acts
3 Credit Hours
A study of the continuing ministry of the risen Christ by the Holy Spirit through the Church, as described in the Book of Acts. The course deals with the birth of the Church, the spread of the gospel, and the victories provided by Christ through the Spirit.

BIBL 320 Genesis
3 Credit Hours

An analytical study of Genesis emphasizing the four events relating to origins in chapters 1-11, and the four personalities related to the establishment and continuation of the Abrahamic Covenant in chapters 12-50. This study traces God's redemptive plan from its promise in Eden to His formation of a chosen people through whom the plan would be realized.

BIBL 339 Isaiah
3 Credit Hours
An analytic treatment of the book of Isaiah, including a study of the life of the Prophet Isaiah, his times, his message to Israel, and his Messianic prophesies. The matter of authorship will be addressed, but emphasis will be given to exposition of selected passages in light of major themes of the book.

BIBL 349 Romans
3 Credit Hours
An intensive exegetical study of Paul's Epistle to the Romans with special attention to the theological concepts of law, righteousness, justification by grace through faith, sanctification by the Holy Spirit, and the place of Israel in God's plan.

BIBL 359 First & Second Corinthians
3 Credit Hours
An analysis and exposition of 1 and 2 Corinthians, with special treatment of 1 Corinthians 12-14. Attention is given to the historical background, doctrinal teaching, devotional value, and contemporary application of the literature.

BIBL 363 Hebrews
3 Credit Hours
An in-depth study of the great themes of the book of Hebrews, including a discussion of authorship, historical context, purpose of writing and relevance to present day Christian living. The course includes a study of direct and indirect authority, as well as submission and obedience to God’s will.