COURSE DESCRIPTION

BIBLE DIVISIONS

BL 1013 New Testament Survey

This course introduces a panoramic survey of the New Testament including the Life of Christ, the rise of the early church, the life and teachings of Paul and the remaining books of the New Testament.

BL 1023 Old Testament Survey

A survey of the entire Old Testament from the beginnings of man thought the rise and fall of the kingdom of Israel and the prophets.

BL 1032 Life of Christ

A study of the life of Christ from the point of view of the Synoptic Gospels--Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The course helps the student grasp the chronological progression and the spiritual significance of the events of Christ’s life.

BL 1043 Pentateuch

A study of the first five books of the Bible with a close look at the beginnings and development of the chosen nation of Israel as they were trained and prepared to enter the Promised Land.

BL 1053 Acts

The missionary advance of the church in the world through the power and anointing of the Holy Spirit is shown. This course analyzes the major reasons for the growth of the church.

BL 1063 Hermeneutics

Hermeneutics is the science and art of discovering the meaning of Scripture. In this course the student will learn how to apply these principles and rules as he interprets Scripture.

BL 1073 Old Testament Historical Books

An interpretive survey of the historical books of the Old Testament. This course covers the books of Joshua through Esther.

BL 1083 Galatians and Romans

It is an interpretive survey of Paul’s letters to the Galatians and the Romans. This course investigates the background material and key theological issues.

BL 1103 Gospel of John

This is an analytical study of the Gospel of John including the life, character and ministry of Jesus Christ.

BL 1113 Corinthians

Beginning with a study of the exegetical method, this course gives an in-depth, methodological approach to 1 Corinthians, problem by problem. An overview of 2 Corinthians is also given.

BL 1132/3 Themes of the Major Prophets

The Major Prophets, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, are investigated. The student gains an understanding of which these men were, why God called them, what their messages were, and how to apply these messages to contemporary life.

BL 1163 Minor Prophets

This is a study of the twelve Minor Prophets covering contributions as seen in the light of their times and ours.

BL 1173 Hebrews

An analytical and topical study of the work of Christ in the context of the book of Hebrews.

BL 1182 Genesis

An interpretive study of Genesis with emphasis on showing the meaning and divine purpose of the major happenings and personages of the book.

BL 1212 Daniel and Revelation

A study of the biblical prophecy which concerns events of the end-time. The course helps provide a better understanding of biblical prophecy. The Second Coming of Jesus Christ is the central theme of the course.

BL 1244 Greek I

An introduction to the fundamentals and grammar of the Greek New Testament.

BL 1254 Greek II

Continues the study in basic elements of the grammar of the Greek New Testament. Concepts essential to translation and exegesis are presented.

BL 1284 Hebrew I

This course includes basic Hebrew vocabulary, elements of grammar and simple syntactical formations. It will enable the student to read, understand and translate simplified biblical prose.

BL 1294 Hebrew II

This course continues the study of Hebrew vocabulary, grammar and syntax

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