School of Professional Studies - William Jessup University

2010-2011
SPS Course Descriptions
School of Professional Studies
SPS.jessup.edu
Course Numbering System
000-099
Developmental courses designed to prepare a student for college-level work and do not count towards graduation.
100-299
Lower division courses designed primarily for freshmen and sophomores.
300-499
Upper division courses designed primarily for juniors and seniors.
500-599
Graduate level courses designed primarily for graduates who desire a teaching credential.
1000-1999
Continuing Education Units do not apply toward college units or a degree program.
All _99 numbers are reserved for Special Studies topics.
In general, the first digit of the course number indicates the year level at which it is recommended that the course be taken
(1=freshman, 2=sophomore, 3=junior, 4=senior, 5=post-baccalaureate, 0=remedial).
Explanation of Course Notation
The course number is followed by the semester hours of credit earned upon successful completion of the course. The title of the
course is listed below the course number. Special studies courses numbered 199, 299, 399 and 499 are offered if needed and if a
professor is available.
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BIBL303XL
New Testament Literature
This course introduces the student to the literary genres, historical background, cultural settings and major theological themes of
the New Testament documents. Emphasis will be on understanding the purpose, approach and argument of each New Testament
book/letter within the first century setting of the early church.
BIBL304XL
Old Testament Literature
Establishes the foundational strands, evident throughout Scripture, of God's revelation of His character and plans and of His view
of human nature. This introduction to the literature of the Old Testament and the history of the Jewish people through the post-
Exilic period will emphasize the relevance of the revelation for today.
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