Lower-Division
BIB 101 (2) OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY AND RELIGION–GE
Within the context of the history of Israel, an overview of the literature of the Old Testament with special attention to its literary history and theological themes. Offered fall, spring, and summer.
BIB 102 (3) NEW TESTAMENT HISTORY AND RELIGION–GE
Within the context of Christian origins, an overview of the canonical literature of the New Testament with special attention to its literary history and theological themes. Offered fall, spring, and summer.
BIB 240 (3) INTERPRETING THE BIBLE
This course introduces the student to the disciplines of biblical interpretation that have been employed from the period of early Jewish and Christian exegesis though the burgeoning of modern and postmodern approaches to the biblical literature. Serving as an extension of and transition from the introductory courses in biblical literature, this course provides the student with more advanced exegetical skills, methods, and techniques to apply in academic and pastoral study of the Bible. Emphasis is given to the methods and tools needed for such study. The course intentionally takes account of both traditional and non-traditional methods of reading the biblical literature.
Prerequisites: Bible 101 and Bible 102.
Upper-Division
BIB 301 (3) JESUS AND THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS
A study of the origins, content, and theological perspectives of the synoptic Gospels.
Prerequisite: Bible 102.
BIB 302 (3) EARLY CHRISTIANITY IN PAUL’S CHURCHES
A study of the presentation of Paul in the Acts of the Apostles, the theology of Paul, and the Pauline literature.
Prerequisite: Bible 102.
BIB 305 (3) Luke-ActsA study of the origins, content, and theological perspectives of the gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.
Prerequisite: Bible 102.
BIB 307 (4) BIBLICAL THEOLOGY
A study of the major theological themes of the Christian Scriptures in relation to Christian faith and practice.
Prerequisite: Bible 101 or 102.
BIB 314 (3) THE OLD TESTAMENT PROPHETS
A study of the prophetic phenomena in the Old Testament, setting each book in its historical and canonical context.
Prerequisite: Bible 101.
BIB 378 (3) OLD TESTAMENT POETRY AND WISDOM
A study of the development of wisdom literature from its ancient Near Eastern antecedents to second century Judaism and Christianity.
Prerequisite: Bible 101.
BIB 403 (3) JOHANNINE LITERATURE
A study of the Johannine literature (Gospel, Letters, and Apocalypse) in relation to its social setting and content, and its theological significance of the development of early Christianity.
Prerequisites: Bible 101, 102, 240.
BIB 404 (3) THE CATHOLIC LETTERS
A study of Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, and Jude in their early Christian setting.
Prerequisites: Bible 101, 102, 240.
BIB 413 (3) OLD TESTAMENT NARRATIVE AND LAW
An exegetical and theological study of Old Testament narrative and legal materials (Pentateuch, Deuteronomistic History, various writings) that introduces their basic content, movement, context, and significance. Attention also is paid to biblical and archaeological data related to the origins of Israel and its literature.
Prerequisites: Bible 101, 102, 240.
BIB 477 (3) THE LITERATURE OF SECOND TEMPLE JUDAISM
A study of selected literature and themes in the period of second temple Judaism such as the Dead Sea Scrolls and apocalyptic literature.
Prerequisites: Bible 101, 102, 240.
BIB 490 (1-3) SPECIAL STUDIES IN BIBLE
An investigation of a topic in biblical studies not otherwise covered in the curriculum. May be repeated to a total of six units.
Prerequisite: Consent of the dean of the School of Theology and Christian Ministry.
BIB 495 (3) SEMINAR IN BIBLICAL LITERATURE
Advanced study in a topic in Bible. May be repeated up to a total of 6 units.
Prerequisites: Bible 101, 102, either Biblical Languages 205, 206 or 207, 208 and 337, and permission of instructor.
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