BI: BIBLE

BI 101-102 New Testament Survey I & II : The unfolding theme of the Bible as it is revealed through the messages of the New Testament books, with conitnued emphasis on practical application of the central themes of the inspired writers to the Christian life. BI 101, first semester; BI 102, secodn semester; three hours each.

BI 201-202 Old Testament Survey I & II : The unfolding theme of the Bible as it is revealed through the messages of the history, poetry, and prophecy books of the Old Testament. Emphasizes practical application of these message to the Christian life of service to Christ, drawing others to Him while maintaining biblical separation from the ways of the world. BI 201, first semester; BI 202, second semester; three hours each.

BI 203 Biblical Foundations : A study of the scientific, ethical, and spiritual foundations of life, law, and love drawn from the first five books of the Bible. EMphasis is given to creationism including the biblical scientific proofs of divine creation. Both semesters; three hours.

BI 205 Life of Christ : Detailed study of the earthly life of our Lord with emphasis on the spiritual significance of each aspect of His ministry. Both semesters; three hours.

BI 211 Parables of Jesus : A study of the parables of Jesus as found in the four Gospel of the New Testament. This course will focus on the meanings of the parables and their central teachings and themes, with emphasis on application to the Christian life. Both semesters; three hours.

BI 300 Principles of Bible Study : A study of the principles of Bible interpretation and methods of independent, devotional Bible study. Attention is given to the use and misues of translations and to tools for effective Bible study. Both semesters; two hours.

BI 301-302 Bible Doctrines I & II : A systematic study of the biblical basis for fundamental Christian doctrines. Emphasis is on practical application of the teachings of the Bible to the Christian life. Attention is given to timely doctrinal questions. BI 301 will cover Scripture, God, man, Jesus Christ, redemption, and the last things. BI 302 will cover separation, the Church, and the Holy Spirit. BI 301, both semesters; BI 302, both semesters; three hours each. Prerequisites: BI 102 and 202.

BI 303 Teachings of Jesus : Expositional and devotional study of the parables and discourses of our Lord. Both semesters; two hours. Prerequisites: BI 102 and 202.

BI 308 Modern Cults : An examination, in the light of the Word of God, of the doctrines and practices of modern cults. Second semester; three hours.

BI 313 Archaeology of the Bible : Archaeological discoveries and techniques illuminating the Bible natrrative, with slide illustrations of sites in Bible lands. First semester; three hours. Prerequisites: BI 102 and 202.

BI 322 Minor Prophets : A study of the times and messages of the twelve so-called minor prophets. Second semester; three hours. Prerequisites: BI 102 and 202.

BI 331-332 Christ in the Old Testament I & II : A study of the revelation of Christ and His Kingdom in the Old Testament. BI 331, first semester; BI 332, second semester; three hours each. Prerequisites: BI 102 and 202.

BI 399 Christian Living Forum : Panel discussion in question-and-answer format of principles and guidelines for dealing with the perplexing spiritual and moral issues facing Christian today. Both semesters; one hour. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.

BI 403 Old Testament Poetry : Interpretation and practical application of the poetic portions of the Old Testament with emphasis on the poetic books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon. First semester; three hours. Prerequisites: BI 102 and 202.

BI 405-406 Bible Geography I & II : The historical georgraphy and background of the biblical lands with attention to Palestine. BI 405 explores Old Testament geography and BI 406 the New Testament. BI 405, first semester; BI 406, second semester; two hours each. Prerequisites: BI 102 and 202. This class meets the requirements for a social sicne elective.

BI 410 WOmen in the Bible : In a day of rising feminism, even within evangelical circles, the Bible's teachings on God's role for the woman is being obscured and reinterpreted. This course addresses today's misunderstandings and assaults on the woman's biblical role in the family, church, and society. Biblical principles will be illustrated from the lives of women in the Bible. Both semesters; two hours. Prerequisites: BI 102 and 202. This class is open only to women.

BI 421 Preaching from Matthew : Exegetical and homiletical studies in the Gospel of Matthew, Includes principles and guidelines for the use of background material in preaching and for the homiletical use of parables, miracles, prophecy, narratives, word studies, and key themes. Both semesters; three hours.

BI 452 Romans : An expositional study of the book with emphasis on such themes as salvation. holy living, law and grace, the place of the Jew and Gentile in God's plan, the relationship of the Christian to secular government, and Christian liberty. Second semester; three hours.

BI 507 Christian Apologetics : A study designed to prepare students to defend, justify, and confirm the claims of Christianity before men. The focus of the course will be upon the material and means by which Christians can answer the most common arguments against Christianity. First semester; two hours. Prerequisites: BI 102 and 202, and junior or senior standing.

BI 510 Denominational Doctrines : A study of the doctrines which characterize various denominations. Second semester; three hours. Prerequisites: BI 102 and 202.

BI 511 Old Testament Prophecy : Study of the prophetic portions of the Old Testament including such temes as the first and second comings of Christ, the day of the Lord, the restoration of Israel, and the nature of the future Kingdom. First semester; three hours. Prerequisites: BI 102 and 202.

BI 512 New Testament Prophecy : The various millenial systems, the concept of the Kingdom as presented in the Gospels, the eschatalogical discourses of Christ, and the main eschatalogical portions of the New Testament. Second semester; three hours. Prerequisites: BI 102 and 202.

BI 540-541 Hebrew History I & II : The history of the chosen people from their beginnings in Genesis through the periods of the patriarchs, the sojourn in Egypt, the wilderness, the conquest, the judges, the kingdom, the exile, and the restoration, to the close of the Old Testament canon. BI 540 covers Genesis through Ruth, and BI 541 covers Samuel through Esther. BI 540, first semester; BI 541, second semester; two hours each. Prerequisites: BI 102 and 202.

BI 547 Isaiah : An analytical study of the book with an emphasis on its unity, central message, and doctrinal and devotional values. First semester; two hours. Prerequisites: BI 102 and 202.

BI 548 Jeremiah and Ezekiel : An analytical study of these prophecies with empahsis on their central messages and doctrinal values. Both semesters; two hours. Prerequisites: BI 102 and 202.

BI 549 Daniel and Revelation : An analytical study of these iportant prophetic books with attentionn given to the culminating message of the Old and Testaments represented in them. Both semesters; three hours. Prerequisites: BI 102 and 202. This class meets the requirements for a social science elective.

BI 553 Gospel and Epistles of John : An expositional study of John's gospel and epistles with emphasis on his presentation of the SOn of God and the fundamental principles of the Christian life. Both semesters; three hours. Prerequisites: BI 102 and 202.

BI 554 Acts of the Apostles : The spread of the gospel in apostolic times. Both semesters; two hours. Prerequisites: BI 102 and 202.

BI 562 Corinthian Epistles : A study of Paul's instructions concerning church divisions, practical Christian living, Christian liberty, marriage and divorce, gifts of the Spirit and the place of Christian love, and of Paul's trstimony and exhortations concerning the Christian ministry. Both semesters; three hours. Prerequisites: BI 102 and 202.

BI 564 Galatians and Thessalonians : An in-depth study of these earlier epistles of Paul in which he opposes doctrinal error, reaffirms the doctrine of salvation by faith alone, and provides further revelation concerning the second coming of Christ and the work of the Antichrist. Both semesters and summer; two hours. Prerequisites: BI 102 and 202.

BI 565 Prison Epistles : A study of Christ, the Church, and Christian living from Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. Both semesters; two hours. Prerequisites: BI 102 and 202.

BI 566 Pastoral Epistles : An expositional study of Paul's inspired instructions concerning the challenges, responsibilities, qualifications, and message of the Christian ministry. Both semesters; two hours. Prerequisites: BI 102 and 202.

BI 568 Hebrews and James : An expositional study of both books with an emphasis on steadfast confidence in Christ as High Priest, plus cautions and practical concerns vital to witnessing Christian and growing congregations. Both semesters; three hours. Prerequisites: BI 102 and 202.

BI 569 Epistles of Peter and Jude : An expositional study of these books with an emphasis on growth in the Lord, His plan for the future, our triumph in suffering, and a firm stand in the midst of apostasy. Both semesters; two hours. Prerequisites: BI 102 and 202.