Course schedule

*TH 301 Systematic Theology I is a prerequisite to TH 302 Systematic Theology II.

**Isaiah and Marriage and the Family will be available on DVD Spring 2007.

***Bible Doctrines I and II may not be taken during the same session.

Course Descriptions

BI 101. Old Testament Survey: Law and History
A survey of the Old Testament books of law (Genesis through Deuteronomy) and history (Joshua though Esther), emphasizing introduction, canonical context, theme, content, chronology, and other subjects pertinent to Biblical narrative literature. Required of all students, ordinarily during the freshman year.
  Three hours

BI 102. New Testament Survey: The Gospels
A survey of the four gospel accounts of the New Testament, including (1) the political, social, and cultural background of first century Palestine and the New Testament era; (2) the religious climate of the day, especially with regard to Judaism; (3) the chronological setting for the gospel events; and (4) introductory issues involved in the study of the gospels, including authorship, date of writing, purpose and theme, and content. Particular focus upon the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ as portrayed by the gospel writers. Required of all students, ordinarily during the freshman year.
  Three hours

BI 203. Old Testament Survey: Poetry and Prophets
A survey of the Old Testament books of poetry and wisdom (Job through Song of Solomon) and prophecy (Isaiah through Malachi), emphasizing introduction, canonical context, theme and content, chronology, and other subjects pertinent to Hebrew poetry and to wisdom and prophetic literature. Required of all students, ordinarily during the sophomore year.
  Three hours

BI 204. New Testament Survey: Acts and Paul
A careful survey of the book of Acts and the thirteen Pauline letters in the New Testament, with emphasis on Paul's personal background and ministry in Acts, followed by a detailed analysis of each of his letters in approximate chronological order. Required of all students, ordinarily during the sophomore year.
  Three hours

BI 205. New Testament Survey: General Epistles and Revelation
A survey of the book of Hebrews, the letters of James, Peter, John, and Jude, and Revelation, with emphasis on such matters of introduction as authorship, setting and purpose, as well as theme, content, doctrinal concerns, and practical applications. Required of all students, ordinarily during the sophomore or junior years.
  Two hours

BI 230. Biblical Ethics
A Biblically-based approach to the Christian value system, founded on the centrality and authority of the Bible, the nature of God, the nature of man, and the doctrine of sin and redemption. The structure of thought built on this foundation includes attention to basic values, basic relationships, and the difference between the Old and New Covenant approaches to ethics, with practical application of these truths to real problems faced in a real world.
  Two hours

BI 400. Isaiah
An inductive study of the background and message of the prophecy of Isaiah. Matters of introduction include an overview of the prophetic office, authorship, date, integrity, and setting for the book. Analysis of the book's content focuses on exegesis and treatment of key themes, notably Isaiah's messianic revelation. Geared toward helping the student make significant application of the text's message to the ongoing process of spiritual formation. Prerequisite: BI 203.
  Three hours

BI 405. Christ in the Old Testament
An inductive analysis of predictive Old Testament material dealing with the person and work of Messiah. Areas addressed include key Old Testament Christological passages; methods of interpreting prophecy, typology, and Christophanies; Messianic titles; and the history of Old Testament Christological interpretation. Prerequisite: BI 101, 203.
  Two hours

BI 450. The Book of Psalms
Two concurrent modules of study. On one level, the student receives guidance through an inductive analysis of various model psalms. Secondly, through this inductive study, the student is introduced to significant features in the study of Psalms as a whole, including important themes, introductory matters, special interpretive problems, and the relationship of the Psalter to the entire Old Testament. Also receiving special attention are the literary composition of the Psalms and the devotional and practical application of the Psalms to the student's needs. Prerequisite: BI 203.
  Three hours

TH 301, 302. Systematic Theology I and II
A topical study of the whole of Christian truth, using any and all sources of truth but primarily the Bible, with a view of seeing the parts as making up an integrated and harmonious whole, resulting in a Christian worldview. The fall semester deals with prolegomena, bibliology, theology, angelology and anthropology. The spring semester deals with Christology, soteriology, and ecclesiology.
  Five hours first semester and three hours second semester

CM 100. Personal Evangelism
Examines the Biblical basis of evangelism and studies the man, methods, message, and means of evangelism. Emphasis on leading an individual to Christ in personal confrontation, with useful Bible verses memorized and attention to typical errors and difficulties. Required of all students during the first year.
  Two hours

SS 310. Marriage and the Family
Analyzes the personal, cultural, and religious factors that contribute to a successful marriage, with special attention to the premarital period and the early stages of marriage. Child-rearing and the responsibilities of parenthood are of particular concern. A variety of resources will be examined. Special attention will be given to the teachings of Scripture. The course is designed to meet needs of college students as well as to provide them with information and resources for ministry to others.
  Three hours

TH 201, 202. Bible Doctrines

A Bibilical study of ten essential doctrines of the Christian faith - the Bible, God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, man, salvation, the Christian life, the church, angels, and last things. Attention is given to the doctrinal material in the Free Will Baptist Treatise. The student is helped to gain an understanding of these doctrines so as to reflect in daily life, the Biblical passages from which they come.

 Three hours each course