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Anabaptist Theology

Course Code: TH331
Biblical & Theological Studies

A theological study of the centrality of Jesus Christ and the life of radical discipleship as taught by the Anabaptists of the Reformation. Examines themes such as pacifism, church discipline, suffering, community life, and church-world in conversation with contemporary evangelicalism.

Biblical Interpretation

Course Code: BI105
Biblical & Theological Studies

After a brief historical overview of the interpretation of the Bible in the Church, the key principles of interpretation are studied through their application to a variety of biblical texts. The course is designed to prepare students for exegesis courses as well as giving them the tools for doing inductive Bible interpretation.

Introduction to Christian Theology

Course Code: TH132
Biblical & Theological Studies

An introduction to Christian theology through its disciplines, conversations, and applications to ministry. Reflection on major Christian doctrines including God, creation, sin, Scripture, Jesus Christ, salvation, the Holy Spirit, the Church, and last things.

Introduction to the Bible: New Testament

Course Code: BI121
Biblical & Theological Studies

An introductory study of the historical and cultural background of the New Testament and an overview of major emphases of each book within the New Testament.

Introduction to the Bible: Old Testament

Course Code: BI111
Biblical & Theological Studies

An introductory study of the historical and geographical background of the Old Testament and an overview of major themes developed within the various sections of the Old Testament.

Life and Teachings of Jesus

Course Code: BI221
Biblical & Theological Studies

A study of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ as presented in the first three Gospels, with an inductive study of one of the Gospels. Current literary and historical approaches to the gospel narratives will be examined.

New Testament Letters in 1st Century and Middle Eastern Perspective

Course Code: BI325
Biblical & Theological Studies

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NT Gospels: John

Course Code: BI421
Biblical & Theological Studies

NT History: Acts

Course Code: BI223
Biblical & Theological Studies

The book of Acts will be studied to understand the formation and expansion of the early church. Major themes are the work of the Spirit, Christian witness, leadership, and the life and ministry of Paul.

NT Letters: 1 Corinthians

Course Code: BI323
Biblical & Theological Studies

An exposition of the letter with attention to the cultural context, the problems of the Church in Corinth, and the practical values which the letter has for the Church today.