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This course offers an in-depth exegesis of the Gospels. Special attention is given to their content, literary context, and historical background. Different approaches used to study the Gospels throughout church history will be explored. The student will also apply the Gospels for diverse ministries in the church and for personal growth.

This course uses tools provided by the study of hermeneutics to help students articulate and implement a philosophy of hermeneutics for the interpretation of scriptural texts and Christian practices in the context of local church ministry.

This course provides an advanced survey of biblical theology including methodological issues of debate over the past two centuries. Scriptural themes will be explored from multiple perspectives including narrative theologies of the history of redemption, dogmatic themes emerging from the text, and biblical theology's relationship to exegesis and systematic theology. The course engages ministers in the use of biblical theology for teaching and preaching.

This class will examine the discipline of archaeology and its relationship with biblical studies. The integration of the disciplines of archaeology and biblical studies will be examined through the following means: 1)student participation in archaeological field work; 2)the study of the art, architecture and artifacts uncovered in the lands of the Bible; and 3)the study of key biblical sites that have been excavated. Travel expenses and all applicable fees required. Prerequisite: BIL-101 and BIL-102 or their equivalents.

This course explores the context of the biblical narrative (both Old and New Testaments). Topics of interest will include the historical, cultural, and religious settings of the biblical world. Travel expenses and all applicable fees may be required. Prerequisite: BIL-101 and BIL-102 or their equivalents.

This course covers a specialized and advanced topic in biblical studies. The course focuses on advanced exegesis for preaching and teaching from a particular section of Christian scripture.

This course covers a specialized and advanced topic in biblical studies. The course focuses on advanced exegesis for preaching and teaching from a particular section of Christian scripture.