Catalog 05-07 - Biola University

ttbe 602 Genesis ........................................................................................2
An exposition, with an emphasis on important critical and
contemporary issues, and biblical theology, especially the
Abrahamic Covenant. Elective.
ttbe 604 isaiah ............................................................................................2
An exposition, emphasizing background issues, purpose,
structure, interpretation of prophetic literature, and theologi-
cal contributions of the book to Old and New Testament
theology. Elective.
ttbe 608 matthew .....................................................................................2
An exposition, emphasizing background issues, purpose,
structure, and interpretation of narrative literature. Elective.
ttbe 610 romans .......................................................................................2
An exposition, emphasizing background issues, purpose,
structure, development of the argument, and theological
contributions. Elective.
ttbe 722 Directed research ............................................................... 1–4
Guided research in some biblical area relating to exposition,
according to the student’s need and relevancy to ministry.
Elective.
ttbe 726 expositional methodology in Daniel & revelation .....3
Application of expositional method to selected passages from
Daniel and Revelation. Discussion of crucial background and
critical issues, book structures, interpretive difficulties, practical
implications and various approaches to understanding the
text of each book. Required of M.Div. program. Suggested
elective for M.A. program. Prerequisite: TTBE 517.
ttbe 731 exposition of old Testament
segments or Themes ......................................................... 2–3
ttbe 732 exposition of new Testament
segments or Themes ....................................................... 2–3*
ttbe 733 Biographical exposition
of selected Biblical figures ..................................................2
These electives will be offered in cycle, with the breadth of
the scope of each offering determined by: 1) the expertise of
available faculty; 2) current issues of scholarly and practical
importance; and 3) balance in regard to recent offerings.
ttbe 740 advanced hermeneutics ......................................................2
A seminar focusing upon issues in philosophical hermeneutics
and the philosophy of language with special attention to the
nature of the Bible and its application. Prerequisite: TTBE 517.
ttbe 741 issues in Biblical exposition .................................................2
A seminar focusing on selected technical and practical issues
in the field of biblical exposition. Prerequisite: TTBE 726.
ttbe 743 old Testament Backgrounds ...............................................2
A presentation of the cultural development of the Holy Land
and nations of the Fertile Crescent in relation to Israel, the stra-
tegic location of the Holy Land, the climate and topography,
and the location of important place names. Elective for Th.M.
students; others by departmental permission.
ttbe 750 old Testament Wisdom & Poetry .......................................2
An expositional study of key passages and themes in Psalms,
Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes. Special emphasis is given to
the characteristics of Old Testament poetry, the unique pur-
poses of Old Testament wisdom and hymnic literature and the
theological relevance of each book in ministry today.
ttbe 770 The Life of Christ ......................................................................2
A chronological and expositional study of Jesus Christ’s life on
earth, emphasizing the historical, cultural and theological in-
terpretation of key events and teachings in Christ’s life, as well
as the similarities / differences of the four gospel accounts.
ttbe 806 Bible exposition seminar ................................................. 2–3
Special course work for TTBE majors who wish to study a
particular area of Bible exposition. Elective for Th.M. students.
ttbe 807 exposition of Central Prophetic Passages ......................2
A special concentration on exposition of selected prophe-
cies with regard to culture, views and the integration of the
passages with an overall biblical picture. Elective for Th.M.
students; others by departmental permission.
ttbe 880 Directed research ............................................................... 1–4
Supervised research in selected areas of biblical studies. Elec-
tive for Th.M. students.
ttbe 891 research seminar ....................................................................3
ttbe 892 research seminar ....................................................................2
Discussion and application of the central areas of Bible
Exposition research and related fields of study. Instruction in
research, including the identification of a problem, the steps
undertaken to resolve a problem, and writing the results.
Required for the first semester of the Th.M. (B.E.) program. Fee:
$50, (TTBE 891). A second semester may be taken to continue
research in the area of interest.
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