Undergraduate - Lee University

262 SCHOOL OF RELIGION
BIB 305. THE PSALMS
Two hours credit
A sectional study of this Old Testament poetical book. Special attention is given to matters
of background, outlining the Psalms and determining historical context and theology.
The Hebrew text is consulted periodically for purposes of illustration and clarification.
BIB 306. HEBREWS
Two hours credit
A verse-by-verse study of this doctrinal epistle. Special attention is given to matters of
background and outlining, with constant reference to the Old Testament structure. The
Greek text is consulted periodically for purposes of illustration and clarification.
BIB 334. FOUNDATIONS FOR CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
Three hours credit
A study of selected biblical texts which focus on God’s plan of salvation and Christian
discipleship. The inductive Bible study method is the primary approach to studying the texts.
The course emphasizes the development of personal skill in understanding the biblical text
and seeks to sponsor Christian discipleship.
BIB 398. HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHY AND
ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE BIBLE
Three hours credit
A travel-study program in Israel designed to provide the student with an on-the-scene
study opportunity to correlate biblical and historical materials with Palestinian sites.
Lectures presume a working knowledge of the biblical text. Priority will be given to graduating
seniors in the Department of Bible and Christian Ministries, but the travel seminar is
open to other university students, faculty, and friends of the university as space allows.
BIB 399. BIBLICAL LANDS STUDY TOUR
Six hours credit
A summer travel-study-abroad program in Israel and other biblical lands designed to provide
the student with an on-the-scene study opportunity to correlate biblical and historical
materials with biblical sites. Lectures presume a working knowledge of the biblical text.
Priority will be given to graduating seniors in the Department of Bible and Christian
Ministries, but the travel seminar is open to other students, faculty, and friends of the university
as space allows. Prerequisites: BIB 101 and 102 or BIB 110 and 111.
BIB 401. INTERTESTAMENTAL PERIOD
Three hours credit
A study of the history and literature of the intertestamental period leading up to the first
advent of Christ. In addition to the apocryphal books, the Qumran scrolls will be read and
discussed and their significance for the New Testament period considered. Permission of the
instructor is required for students not majoring in the department.
BIB 402. ROMANS AND GALATIANS
Three hours credit
A comparative, expository, and theological study of the Epistles to the Romans and
Galatians with emphasis on the cardinal Christian doctrines as formulated in these documents.
The course includes a study of the influences of both Judaism and Hellenism on the
cultural and religious scene in the first century A.D.
BIB 404. I AND II CORINTHIANS
Three hours credit
An expository and theological study of I and II Corinthians. Special attention is given to
the doctrinal and practical issues faced in the early Christian community in the Hellenistic
world, taking into account the cultural and religious environments of the day.
BIB 406. GENERAL EPISTLES
Two hours credit
An English Bible book study in I and II Peter, James, Jude, and the Johannine Epistles.
Primary emphasis is placed on an inductive study of the contents of each book.
BIB 408. REVELATION
Two hours credit
A study of the book of Revelation with appropriate consideration of Daniel and other
apocalyptic passages. Special attention is given to the Christology of the book.
Greek
GRE 211. ELEMENTARY NEW TESTAMENT GREEK
Four hours credit
A basic vocabulary and grammar study of New Testament Greek with drills in simple
Greek reading.