Course Catalog / Biblical Studies
Extensive and detailed study of the book of Acts. Special emphasis is placed on the two leading characters, Peter and Paul.
This course is designed to provide Bible students with in-depth insight of the narrative and revelation of God that is found in Genesis. as well as the far reaching implications of the promises and prophecies revealed in the first book of the Bible.
The primary concern of this brief commentary of these epistles is interpretation. There are basically two questions asked throughout the text. What does the passage say? What does it mean?
John Walvoord's textbook is a refreshing analysis of Paul's book of triumph and joy. Combines a fascinating style with careful exegesis of the Greek. Discusses the epistle's authorship, date, character, and relevance to modern Christianity. Analyzes prominent phrases in Paul's writings.
Clear outlines and detailed commentary give answers to church problems. Includes teaching on sectarianism,, carnality, church discipline, marriage, divorce, legalism, worship, spiritual gifts, and bodily resurrections.
Surveys the entire Bible in 52 lessons, requiring personal Bible reading and study. Practical and motivational.
Deals with the believer's position through grace and his walk according to that position.
Galatians deals with liberty versus legalism, lights the path to genuine Christian freedom. Study guide and textbook help student in direct study of this important epistle.
Leads the student in direct Bible study through this whole beloved Gospel. Questions and brief comments help make John meaningful and practial. Textbook is the Bible.
A survey course emphasizing the broad teachings of Isaiah. Dr. Martin, referring often to the historical situation, leads the student through this book. Studies the rich prophecies concerning the Messiah and His future kingdom. Many references are matched with New Testament quotations, showing how and why Isaiah is, apart from the Psals, the Old Testament book most quoted in the New Testament.
Textbook concentrates on the meaning of genuine faith and its application to practical living.
This course is designed to provide Bible students with a greater understanding of the reasons Paul wrote these letters to the Thessalonians as well as historical perspective on their first century concerns and who they were, as well as discussing doctrinal issues alluded to in the books.
Jeremiah prophesied and experienced Gods judgment on Israel. In the fall of Jerusalem, God's Old Testament kingdom came to an end. Relevant to our times when worldwide judgment will offer a powerful defense. This is a Bachelor level course that may be used as an elective in any program.
A double-length course about this most important epistle on Christian doctrine. Textbook explains profound subjects simply.
This course by Dr. Craig L. Blomberg, PhD, surveys various methods of interpreting Jesus’ parables and offers an eclectic model that draws upon the best insights of each. Dr. Blomberg’s semi-allegorical model is then applied to each of the major narrative parables in the Gospels. This course examines differences among parallel accounts, and suggests plausible reasons for the variations. Learners are encouraged to apply the conclusions about the theology and significance of Jesus’ parables to their life and ministry.
Course introduces the content and theology of books Genesis through Kings. Identifies the foundational themes that emerge and traces them through the rest of the Bible. Students learn how the theology of the Old Testament is basic and essential for understanding Jesus Christ, the church, and the Christian life.
At the heart of Luke's gospel are questions about God's plan. His Messiah, and the emerging new community of Gentile Christians. Students complete a textual examination of the Gospel's message by working through the book one chapter at a time.
Lecturer Richard E. Averbeck, Ph.D. Studies the history, poetry, wisdom, and prophecy of Job through Malachi, which is essential for fully grasping the message of Jesus' teaching and the mission of the church today. Courses focuses on major passages and their theological connections throughout all of Scripture.
Discuss why understanding the Pentateuch is essential to understanding the Bible. learners study the contents of the Pentateuch and consider the particular Pentateuchal problems of evolution and higher criticism in light of its archaeological background. The course explores such historic events as the Creation, the Flood, and the Exodus, and highlights the lives of the Patriarchs and Moses. Students examine the content, meaning, and applicability of the laws that form the foundation of Israel’s theocracy.
The course, originally presented at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, is a consecutive exposition of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. The emphasis is upon the distinctive character that is expected of the Christian and upon the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ. For the student desiring seminary credit, a Programmed Syllabus requires an expository and reading study with emphasis on the practical and spiritual application of the Sermon on the Mount and upon the theological issues and historical interpretations of that passage.
An exegetical study of the Book of Isiaiah. This course will not only survey the contents of the book, but also seek to develop the understanding and the skill of exegetical exposition.
An expository and exegetcial study of 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus, with emphasis on their special exegetical and interpretive problems and on their relevance for society, church and, especially, church leadership. A working knowledge of Greek and a careful use of the required commentaries are necessary for the programmed lesson plan.
A study of the conquest and settlement period in Israel's history as recorded in the Old Testament books of Joshua, Judges and Ruth. In addition to an emphasis on the theological and practical truths gleaned from these books, special consideration is given to the Late Bronze Age materials from Palestine which provide important background for the study.
An exegetical-theological study of Paul's Epistle to the Romans in the Greek text. It involves the treatment of selected historical, grammatical, structural, and lexical data which illuminates the meaning of this important New Testament document. Special emphasis is given to the theological theme and overall argument of the Epistle. This course assumes the ability to make grammatical and textual critical evaluations, to do Greek exegesis, as well as Greek word studies.
A study of the united monarchy as recorded in the Old Testament books of I and II Samuel and I Kings 1-11, with special emphasis on archaeology, history, and theology. Parallel passages found in Chronicles and Psalms are also considered and special note is taken of Iron Age discoveries in Palestine as they relate to the biblical text.
A chronological, synthetic study of the four Gospel records, emphasizing the time, place, circumstances, and persons involved in the events of our Lord's ministry, with a view to a fuller understanding of the significance of His words and works.
The history of Israel is traced from the beginning of Solomon's apostasy (I Kings 11) in about 950 B.C. to the Babylonian Captivity (II Kings 25) in 586 B.C. Special emphasis is given to the miracle ministries of Elijah and Elisha. Parallel passages from Chronicles and the prophetic books are carefully interwoven into the study, as well as evidence from contemporary secular history.
Methods of interpreting Jesus' parables are surveyed and then an eclectic model drawing on the best insights (of each) is applied to each of the major narrative parables in the Gospels. Conclusions are drawn concerning the theology and significance of this portion of Jesus teaching.
An introduction to the Book of Psalms. Emphasis is on the principles involved in the exegesis of the hymnic literature and the application of these principles in slected portions. Close attention is given to the Psalms various forms, their setting within the historical experience of Israel, and their application today within the church. A knowledge of Hebrew is preferred but not required.
This course by Dr. Craig L. Blomberg, Ph.D, , surveys 1 Timothy-Hebrews: Letters to Pastors and a Church Struggling to Believe, combines three letters of instruction to young pastors and a letter to a church struggling with its foundational beliefs. The Pastoral Epistles provide doctrinal and tactical help to those who lead God’s people; and Hebrews presents Jesus Christ as the sovereign Savior and Lord of His church and encourages its readers to pursue unreservedly their relationship with Him.
A survey of the history of salvation in the Old Testament especially as it relates to the universality of Old Testament theology, i.e., the rule of God or the establishment of God's kingdom upon the earth. A working knowledge of Hebrew is helpful but not required for this course.
Acts of the Apostles is the exciting narrative of the church's formative years. Throughout the course, students examine the difficulties faced in the decades following Pentecost as the church sought to formulate doctrine and send missionaries throughout the Roman Empire.
An exegetical study of The Book of Proverbs in its cultural, historical and literary setting with attention to its critical and hermeneutical problems.
Believers have long wrestled with the relationship between the old and new covenants. Humanity's inability to fulfill the Law clearly showed the need for forgiveness, and God's elaborate sacrificial system demonstrated sins consequences. Yet how were Jewish believers to view Jesus? What were the implications of the Messiah being the Great High Priest? In this course, students study these and other theological questions as they probe Christ's death and resurrection.
A survey of the historical context and Biblical context of the prophets Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi, with an exposition of each of these three books.
Surveys the New Testament epistles and the book of Revelation, examining both the introductory issues and the basic content of each book.
Course explores possible interpretations of the end-times. Using sound biblical exegesis with historical and contextual facts, students study the book afresh while gaining insights into Jesus return.
God's prophets were men of integrity. They stood up and spoke out when it was very unpopular to do so. As men with a message from God, they were preachers with a message that God-rejecting Israel and Judah did not want to hear. This course studies the men, their messages and their times.
In this course by Douglas K. Stuart, PhD, Jeremiah-Ezekiel: Human Failure and Divine Success—A Study in Contrasts, students will learn about two prophets whose ministry related to Jerusalem’s fall to the Babylonians. This unthinkable event—that the city where God lived in His temple could be destroyed—is studied as a threat in Jeremiah and as a historical reality in Ezekiel. Both the miserable failure of God’s people and God’s success in judging and yet preserving His people are surveyed in this course that studies these two prophets.
Is God too weak to stop suffering? In a world full of sin, pain and hardship remain daily realities. Humanity has wrestled with the problems of suffering and often questioned the goodness of God. Students will examine Job's tumultuous life and the various responses to his suffering.