Academic Programs - Dallas Theological Seminary

Course Descriptions
Department of Bible Exposition
BE446
BE450
BE455
The Upper Room Discourse
Pentecost
An analytical and expository study of
Christ’s teaching in John 13–16. 2 hours.
The Book of Hebrews
Pentecost
An analytical study of Hebrews, with
attention to the theme of Christ’s superiority
and with application to the life of
the believer in the new order. 2 hours.
Daniel and Revelation
Baylis, Pentecost
An analytical study of Daniel and
Revelation, with consideration of the
many questions of interpretation and
application in these important prophetic
books. 2 hours.
Thematic Studies
BE505
The Kingdom and Covenants
Baylis, Pentecost
A thematic study of the unfolding of the
theocratic kingdom program throughout
the Scriptures, tracing its origin,
historical development in various forms,
and its ultimate consummation in the
reign of Christ, together with a study of
the biblical covenants in relation to the
kingdom. 3 hours.
BE530
BE535
BE540
BE545
Transitional Problems in the
Book of Acts
Pentecost
A study of the Book of Acts from the
transitional viewpoint, with attention to
the problems involved. 2 hours.
Christian Experience in the
Epistles
Pentecost
A correlation, classification, and
examination of the truths related to
the Christian life as presented in the
New Testament epistles, with emphasis
on practical Christian ethics. 2 hours.
Discipleship in the Gospels
Bailey
A study of Christ’s teachings on the
demands and definitions of a biblical
disciple within their various Gospel
contexts, with attention to the dispensational
aspects of pre-Cross settings.
2 hours.
Prayer in Scripture and in the
Christian Life
Constable
A study of the progressive biblical
revelation on prayer and evaluation of
prayer practices and teachings in the
light of Scripture. 2 hours.
BE507
BE510
BE515
BE520
The Kingdom in the Gospel
of Matthew
Toussaint
A discussion of the meaning of kingdom,
the significance of the term in
Matthew, the contingency of the coming
of the kingdom in Matthew, and the
futurity of the kingdom. 2 hours.
The Life of Christ on Earth
Pentecost
A thematic study of the earthly life of
Christ, tracing in detail the movements
of His presentation, authentication,
opposition, and rejection. 3 hours.
The Parables of Christ
Bailey
An analytical and expository study of
the parables of Christ, with attention to
the hermeneutics of parabolic literature
in the Scriptures. 2 hours.
The Miracles of Christ
Hanna
An analytical and expository study of
the miracles of Christ, with attention
to their practical and homiletical value.
2 hours.
BE550
BE555
Directed Studies
BE901
An Exposition of Gospel Texts
Johnson
A textual and theological exposition
of the gospel message in relevant
biblical texts. Responses to, and associated
with, gospel presentations will
be examined. 2 hours.
Messianic Prophecy
Rydelnik
A study of Messianic prophecy in the
Old Testament as it relates to Israel
and the nations, showing its fulfillment
in the Lord Jesus Christ. Emphasis is
given to Jewish interpretation of
prophetic passages as expressed in
Jewish literature. 3 hours.
Independent Study in Bible
Exposition
The Department
Independent research on a biblical
subject not specifically treated in other
courses. Credit is allowed proportionate
to the amount of work but not to exceed
four semester hours in any one
subject of study. Limited to advanced
students and subject to consent of
the professor. 1–4 hours.
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DALLAS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 2006–2007 CATALOG