Catalog 05-07 - Biola University

st 251 Theology i ..................................................................................3
The Biblical doctrines of God, Christ, man, and sin, with refer-
ence to the history and development of Christian theology.
Prerequisite: 103, 105.
bbst 254 Theology ii (3)
The Biblical doctrines of salvation, the Holy Spirit, the church,
and last things, with reference to the history and develop-
ment of Christian theology. A service learning component is
incorporated into this class. Prerequisite: 103, 105.
bbst 306 early Christian history — acts ............................................3
Study of the Book of Acts from a missions perspective, dealing
with the activity of the early church and its current expression
in evangelism and missions. Prerequisites: 103, 105, 110.
bbst 307 missiological Principles in the Book of acts ..................1
e l e C t I v e s
A look at mission issues in the book of Acts, through the lens
of biblical, historical, cultural and strategic studies with an em-
phasis on contemporary international Christianity. Required
for students missing this emphasis in their study of Acts.
bbst 220 Guided study (1-3)
For those needing units to complete their Bible requirement.
Reading with written reports on biblical and/or theologi-
cal subjects. Prerequisite: consent of undergraduate Biblical
& Theological Studies chair. For BOLD students only or by
permission.
bbst 301 Biblical studies research seminar ....................................3
Research skills for use of the internet, library and reference
works in biblical studies and theology. Methods of writing
with emphasis on critical thinking, persuasion, and evaluation
are covered, culminating in a research paper and oral presen-
tation. Required of Bible majors. For Bible Majors only. Must be
taken within the first two years at Biola.
bbst 311 Biblical Backgrounds ..............................................................3
Contributions of archeology, geography, culture, and history
to biblical interpretation. May include abroad-study in lands of
the biblical world. Bible majors only.
bbst 312 Principles of interpretation ..................................................3
Methods and principles for interpreting Scripture throughout
church history and the present era. Theory is applied to texts
with an emphasis on the grammatical-historical method.
Prerequisite: 103, 105.
bbst 320 inductive Bible study .............................................................3
Inductive method applied to selected biblical texts. Prerequi-
site: 103, 105.
bbst 330 Jesus’ Life and ministry ..........................................................3
Chronological study of the gospels, similarities and differences
between the writers, as well as the historical, cultural and
theological factors aiding in interpreting events and teach-
ings. Prerequisite: 110.
bbst 340 Guided study .........................................................................1-3
In-depth study of a specific book or books of the Bible
including written report on the relevance of the book to
the student’s life. Course offered to fulfill BOLD program
requirement. Prerequisite: consent of the Biblical & Theological
Studies department.
bbst 341 Pauline Literature ....................................................................3
Authorship, occasion of writing, themes, theological issues,
literary structure and content of Paul’s writings. May focus on
a smaller unit such as Prison or Pastoral Letters. Prerequisite:
103, 105, 110.
bbst 342 Johannine Literature ..............................................................3
Authorship, occasion of writing, themes, theological issues,
literary structure and content of John’s writings. Prerequisite:
103, 105, 110.
bbst 343 General Letters .........................................................................3
Authorship, occasion of writing, themes, theological issues,
literary structure and content of non-Pauline letters. Prerequi-
site: 103, 105, 110.
bbst 360 Pentateuch ................................................................................3
Mosaic authorship, historical and cultural backdrop, themes,
theological issues, literary structure and content. Prerequisite:
103, 105, 109.
bbst 371 early history of israel .............................................................3
Conquest through the establishment of David’s kingdom,
focusing on historical, cultural and theological issues that aid
in interpreting events and texts. Prerequisite: 103, 105, 109.
bbst 372 Later history of israel .............................................................3
Kings and prophets from Solomon through the return from
exile, emphasizing historical, cultural and theological issues
that aid in interpreting events and texts. Prerequisite: 103, 105,
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109.
bbst 380 Wisdom and Poetic Literature ............................................3
Authorship, date of writing, historical and cultural backdrop,
themes, theological issues, literary structure and content of
Job through Song of Songs. Prerequisite: 103, 105, 109.
bbst 391 major Prophets .........................................................................3
Authorship, date of writing, historical and cultural backdrop,
themes, theological issues, literary structure and content.
Prerequisite: 103, 105, 109.