Catalog 05-07 - Biola University

ttts 515 The Post-exilic Prophets .......................................................3
Richard O. Rigsby, Ph.D.
A survey of the historical context and biblical context of the
prophets Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi, with and exposition
of each of these three books.
n e W t e s ta m e n t s t U d I e s
Courses listed under this heading which have exegetical content
(and thus language prerequisites) are specifically identified; other
courses are expositional in nature and content.
ttts 518 The Gospel of Luke .................................................................3
Darrell L. Bock, Ph.D.
An examination of the Gospel of Luke with concentration on
its message and preparation of narrative material for preach-
ing and teaching.
ttts 519 new Testament survey: epistles / revelation ...............3
Craig L. Blomberg, Ph.D.
This course surveys the New Testament epistles and the
Apocalypse, dealing with both introductory issues as well as
basic content of each book. The student will do an inductive
study of a selected passage, according to the accompanying
Inductive Bible Study syllabus.
ttts 520 The sermon on the mount ..................................................2
John R. Stott, M.A., D.D.
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 distinc-
tive 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 exposi-
tory and ready 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.
ttts 521 new Testament survey: Gospels / Life of Christ ...........3
Terry C. Hurlbert, Th.D.
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.
ttts 522 The Parables of Jesus .............................................................2
Craig L. Blomberg, Ph.D.
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 signifi-
cance of this portion of Jesus’ teaching.
ttts 523 The acts of the apostles .......................................................3
Darrell L. Bock, Ph.D.
An exegetical examination of the Acts of the Apostles with
concentration on the biblical theology of the Book of Acts, the
historical background of events, and the theological emphasis
of the speeches. Special attention is given to the relationship
between the Church and Israel in the early church era. This
course assumes a basic skill in Greek exegesis. The ability to
make grammatical evaluations and to do Greek word studies
is recommended.
ttts 524 The epistle to the romans ...................................................3
Harold W. Hoehner, Th.D., Ph.D.
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
evaluate the meaning of this important New Testament docu-
ment. Special emphasis is given to the theological themes
and over-all argument of the Epistle. This course assumes a
basic skill in Greek exegesis and the ability to make gram-
matical and textual critical evaluations and to do Greek word
256 Talbot School of Theology B I O L A U N I V E R S I T Y
studies.
ttts 527 The Pastoral epistles ...............................................................3
John R. Stott, M.A., D.D.
An exposition of I and II Timothy and Titus. Emphasis on the
authority of Paul and his message and the need to guard that
message, as well as the responsibilities of the local church and
its leaders.
Pa s t o r a l t h e o l o G y
ttts 550 Church Leadership & administration ...............................2
Kenneth O. Gangel, Ph.D.
A course designed to develop leadership potential in students
and to give them a familiarity with the various elements of the
administrative process, including: goal setting and achieving,
organization, delegation, human relations, group dynamics,
supervision and the training of other leaders. Though the prin-
ciples are universal, in the focus of the course is the Christian
organization, particularly the local church.
ttts 551 spiritual formation .................................................................3
John R. Lillis, Ph.D.
An investigation into the meaning of biblical Christianity and
its relationship to faith and practice.
ttts 555 interpersonal Communication
& Conflict management
in Churches & Christian organizations ............................2
Kenneth O. Gangel, Ph.D.
Samuel D. Canine, Ph.D.
An examination of the process of interpersonal communica-
tion and conflict management in human relationships within
Christian organizations, with attention given to communica-