OT 101 & 102  OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY 1 & 2 (Note 1)

These courses provide a foundational survey of the Old Testament. The purpose, distinctives, character, and broad outline of each book are presented to give a general grasp of the entire Old Testament.

OT 110  PENTATEUCH

The first five books of the Bible—dealing with Creation, the Fall, the Flood, and Jewish law and history through the Mosaic period—are explored. Practical applications of doctrinal and devotional truth are made for the student.

OT 120  HISTORICAL BOOKS

The history of the Hebrew nation, as recorded in the books of Joshua through Esther, is studied. Practical applications are developed from the lives of God’s Chosen People.

OT 130  POETICAL BOOKS

The books of poetry—Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon—are examined for the doctrinal and practical teaching they contain.

OT 140  MAJOR PROPHETS

The books Isaiah through Daniel are surveyed. The special messages of each of the five books and their contemporary and future implications are studied, stressing Messianic passages.

OT 150  MINOR PROPHETS

The books of Hosea through Malachi are surveyed. Each book is explored from both historical and prophetical perspectives.

NT 101 & 102  NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY 1 & 2 (Note 2)

These courses provide a foundational survey of the New Testament. The author, background, purpose, and general outline of each book are presented to give an overview.

NT 110  LIFE OF CHRIST

The events in the life of Christ, as recorded in one or more of the synoptic Gospels, are studied. His birth, ministry, passion, resurrection, and ascension are all explored.

NT 120  ACTS

This course focuses on the origin and development of the New Testament Church. Both devotional and historical analyses of the book are provided.

NT 130  PAUL’S LONGER EPISTLES

The books of Romans and I & II Corinthians are explored. Both doctrinal themes and practical applications to Christian living are discussed.

NT 140  PAUL’S SHORTER EPISTLES

The ten shorter epistles of Paul, Galatians through Philemon, are examined. Both doctrinal themes and practical applications to Christian living are discussed.

NT 180  HEBREWS (Note 3)

The epistle to the Hebrews is examined. Emphasis is placed on doctrinal truths and practical applications derived from this epistle.

NT 150  GENERAL EPISTLES

This course surveys the letters written by James, Peter, and Jude. Attention is given to their historical setting, thematic development, and practical applications.

NT 160  JOHN’S WRITINGS

The Gospel and three epistles of John are studied. The discourses and miracles of Christ are expounded, and the practical applications of the epistles to Christian living are explained.

NT 170  REVELATION

(alternate to BIBLE PROPHECY
 1 or 2)

This course provides a chapter-by-chapter exposition of the book of Revelation, including an outline of prophetical events.

BT 101  BIBLE PROPHECY 1  or  BT 102  BIBLE PROPHECY 2

(alternate to REVELATION)

All major events from the coming of Christ to the Great White Throne Judgment are surveyed, including the Rapture, Tribulation, Millennium, resurrections, and judgments.

        ELECTIVE COURSES

OT 001-039, NT 001-027  BIBLE BOOK STUDIES

A book of the Bible not treated separately in required courses is made the focus of an in-depth study. Its background, meaning, and practical applications are explored.

BE 021-029  BIBLE CHARACTER STUDIES

Periodically, a Bible character is made the focus of an in-depth study. The historical context and life experiences of the character are explored, and practical applications to Christian living are developed. Past characters have included the Patriarchs, David, Elijah, Ruth & Esther, and Paul.

BE 011  ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT

Notable and illuminating discoveries in Bible lands, especially those made from 1800 to present, and their implication for Old Testament persons and events are discussed.

BE 012  ARCHEOLOGY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT

Notable and illuminating discoveries in Bible lands, especially those made from 1800 to present, and their implication for New Testament persons and events are discussed.

BE 030  BIBLE GEOGRAPHY

Bible lands in the Old and New Testaments are studied. Emphasis is placed on Palestine ’s plains, valleys, rivers, mountains, and cities.

BE 070  PARABLES OF JESUS

This course focuses on the messages and meanings of several of Jesus’ parables. Principles for analysis and understanding of the parables are presented and practiced.

BE 080  PERSON AND WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

The Holy Spirit’s ministries in the believer’s life and in the Church are examined from biblical and practical standpoints.

         SPECIAL TOPICS SEMINARS

BE 001-099 
BIBLE ENRICHMENT
BT 001-099
BIBLE OVERVIEW

Periodically, a special topic dealt with in Scripture becomes the focus of an in-depth study. Past courses have included “All the Prayers of the Bible” and “Study of Angels in the Bible.”