Composition I
This course is designed to help students understand and develop their writing, reading, and thinking abilities through writing and the examination of any variety of texts, including literature, with emphasis on the writing process, and to prepare students to develop analytical, interpretive, and synthesizing abilities. Students in this course will also be introduced to library […]
John
A study of the gospel of John that includes attention to this gospel’s relationship to Matthew, Mark, and Luke, as well as an exegetical examination of the historical setting, main ideas presented, exegesis of selected passages, and application to contemporary Christian thought and life. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)
Acts
A study of the Book of Acts in the context of its historical and cultural framework. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)
Thessalonians and Galatians
A study of Paul’s earliest letters with emphasis on their place in Paul’s missionary ministry and theology. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)
Pastoral Epistles
A study of First Timothy, Second Timothy, and Titus (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)
Introduction to Old Testament
An introduction to the Old Testament, including a survey of key tools and techniques for further study of the OT.
Spiritual Formation
This course will focus on the basics of Bible study and the spiritual disciplines (i.e., study, prayer, fasting, simplicity, submission). (Prerequisites: BOT 110, BNT 110, and sophomore status or above)
Christian Heritage
An introduction to the basics of the Christian faith, its history, and its doctrine. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)
Ethics
An examination of the biblical and philosophical principles of right action, with discussion of contemporary issues. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)
Apologetics
A study of the reasoned responses of Christians to objections to the faith both past and present, with a view to developing the student’s ability to demonstrate the reasonableness of the Christian faith and worldview. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)