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BIBL 101 Biblical Literature (3, F&S & May)
Survey of the types of literature found in the Bible. Considers the origin of the biblical texts and canon; basic issues of interpretation (hermeneutics); and an outline of the history of Israel and of the New Testament church as a backdrop for the message. Literary, historical, and theological aspects of selected texts will be explored. This is a prerequisite for all Bible courses and THEL 209. Liberal Arts Foundation - Bible.

BIBL 221 Biblical Interpretation (3, F)
Development of Scripture interpretation within the Judeo-Christian tradition, noting both general and specific principles which will, in turn, be applied to issues of current concern. Liberal Arts Exploration - Advanced Bible.

BIBL 231 Pentateuch (3, S)
Analysis of critical and historical background, literary content, and development of the religion of Israel. Relevancy of contents. Liberal Arts Exploration - Advanced Bible.

BIBL 233 Life of Christ (3)
Jesus’ life and teaching, with emphasis on his eschatology and ethics; the theological distinctives of the Gospel writers; and consideration of some critical issues in interpretation. Focus is mainly on the synoptic gospels. Liberal Arts Exploration - Advanced Bible.

BIBL 251 Bible History and Geography (3, OD)
Study of the history of the Jewish people and surrounding civilizations. Old and New Testament backgrounds. Intensive study of the geography of the Holy Land. No IS credit.

BIBL 261 Holy Land Tour (2/3, OD)
Through visits to cultural, historical, and archaeological sites in Israel, biblical history and geography will be elucidated. Visits will be preceded by lectures and the reading of preparatory materials and followed by lectures and discussions. No IS credit.

BIBL 303 Old Testament Historical Books (3, F)
Study of the 12 Books of History, including Joshua through Esther. Integrates critical, analytical, anddevotional approaches, and combines inductive and lecture methods. Liberal Arts Exploration - Advanced Bible.

BIBL 310 Old Testament Prophets I (3, F)
Historical background, biographical data, critical problems, and contents of Isaiah, Jeremiah, and six minor prophets preceding the Babylonian captivity. Relevancy of messages. Liberal Arts Exploration - Advanced Bible.

BIBL 312 Old Testament Prophets II (3, S)
Historical background, biographical data, critical problems, and contents of Ezekiel, Daniel, and six minor prophets largely during and following the Babylonian captivity. Relevancy of messages. Liberal Arts Exploration - Advanced Bible.

BIBL 321 Poetic Books (3, OD)
Consideration of the structure and contents of Hebrew poetry and wisdom literature with a comparative study of similar genre of literature in the Near East. Liberal Arts Exploration - Advanced Bible.

BIBL 331 Early Pauline Epistles (3, F)
The epistles of Paul’s major missionary travels: the Thessalonian, Corinthian, Galatian, and Roman letters. Background, contents, analysis of key passages. Liberal Arts Exploration - Advanced Bible.

BIBL 333 Later Pauline Epistles (3, S)
Paul’s prison epistles and pastoral epistles. Analysis of each book; exposition of great passages. Liberal Arts Exploration - Advanced Bible.

BIBL 335 General Epistles (3, S)
Historical and exegetical treatment of the books of Hebrews, James, 1 and 2 Peter, and Jude, focusing on key passages, theology, and problems of interpretation and application. Liberal Arts Exploration - Advanced Bible.

BIBL 337 Gospel and Epistles of John (3, OD)
John’s gospel and epistles analyzed from a literary and theological perspective, with attention also to historical questions and to the nature of the Johannine community. Liberal Arts Exploration - Advanced Bible.

BIBL 341 Missions in Biblical and Theological Perspective (3, S06)
An examination of the biblical foundations of missions. The course will explore the extensive Old Testament roots of missions and the New Testament development. It will build a biblical view of culture, worldview, the nature and function of the church, and other relevant topics. Attention will be paid to the application of appropriate principles of biblical theology, exegesis, hermeneutics, and contextualization and to the development of a diachronic approach to scripture. No IS credit.

BIBL 351 Daniel/Revelation (3, May)
A study of the nature of apocalyptic literature, critical problems, and various systems of interpretation.Liberal Arts Exploration - Advanced Bible.

BIBL 361 Job (3, S)
Historical, doctrinal, and cultural study of the book; special attention to the problem of human suffering, the afterlife in the Old Testament, and the concept that success indicates divine favor. Liberal Arts Exploration - Advanced Bible.

BIBL 363 Dead Sea Scrolls (3, OD)
Study of their discovery, their contents, their importance, their contribution to textual criticism and their influence on Judaism and Christianity; attention given to the community from which they came. Liberal Arts Exploration - Advanced Bible.

BIBL 371 Book of Acts (3, OD)
Study of the struggles and growth of the early church through in-depth analysis and discussion, with opportunity for contemporary application; lectures, group discussions, and student presentations. Liberal Arts Exploration - Advanced Bible.

BIBL 395 Special Topics in Bible (3, OD)
Study of select blocks or groups of scripture related to a particular topic or theme. May meet Liberal Arts Exploration - Advanced Bible, check listing on page 40.

BIBL 410 Isaiah (3, OD)
A study of the historical, critical, and contextual issues, with an emphasis on a vital faith to our generation. Liberal Arts Exploration - Advanced Bible.

BIBL 412 Jeremiah (3, OD)
Historical, cultural background, structure and contents of Jeremiah will be studied. Attention given to Jeremiah’s influence on his contemporaries and the relevance of his message for our time. Liberal Arts Exploration - Advanced Bible.

BIBL 453 1 Corinthians (3 ,OD)
An intensive study of the literary structure, the historical setting, and the theology of 1 Corinthians.
Prerequisites: BIBL 221 Biblical Interpretation, and at least one other upper level Bible course, or permission of the instructor.

BIBL 482 Senior Capstone: Senior Seminar in Bible (3, S)
A discussion course focused on individual student projects addressing themes, issues, or problems that bring together biblical material, the Christian tradition, and contemporary concerns. Required of all Bible majors.