BI Courses
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 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.
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.
OT Wisdom Literature
Course Code: BI214
Biblical & Theological Studies
A course dealing with the characteristic forms of wisdom literature in the Old Testament. Selections from Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes will be studied.
OT Prophets: Hosea - Malachi
Course Code: BI215
Biblical & Theological Studies
A study of the prophets from Hosea to Malachi, identifying who the prophets were, where and when they lived, and the nature of their writings. Select passages will be exegeted.
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.
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: James, Peter, John and Jude
Course Code: BI226
Biblical & Theological Studies
The letters of James, Peter, John, and Jude will be studied to understand their background, content, and to develop skills for interpreting New Testament letters. Major themes are faith and action, facing hardships, discipleship, Christian love, and holding to truth.
Reading Hebrews to Revelation
Course Code: BI310
Biblical & Theological Studies
In this course, students are introduced to the book of Hebrews, the Catholic epistles (James, 1, 2 Peter, 1, 2, 3, John, Jude), and the book of Revelation. This course will focus on the ways in which the earliest Christians navigated the eschatological tension between the first and second comings of Jesus. In the process, students will gain further understanding of the historical circumstances of Christians living in the late first-century Roman Empire, as well as further interpretive skills development (esp. literary analysis, canonical integration, history of interpretation, and theological appropriation).
OT History: Genesis
Course Code: BI311
Biblical & Theological Studies
An introduction to interpreting and understanding Genesis, including studying the creation account, humanity as image bearers, and reading the text in light of its cultural background.
OT Poetry: Psalms
Course Code: BI312
Biblical & Theological Studies
A study of the interpretation & origins of the Psalms as well as their inspiration and application today.
NT Letters: Hebrews
Course Code: BI322
Biblical & Theological Studies
A study of the letter to the Hebrews with special attention given to the superiority of Christ and to the relationship between the Old and the New Covenants.
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.
NT Writings: Revelation
Course Code: BI423
Biblical & Theological Studies
A study of the book of Revelation, with attention given to the nature, general content, and principles of interpretation of apocalyptic writings in the Old and New Testaments.