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Below is the list of courses required to complete the program. Courses are generally taken sequentially, one at a time, until the program is complete. Full course descriptions may be viewed by clicking on the course titles below. For further information, feel free to contact us.

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BIL-101 Old Testament Survey3 Hours
- A study of the Old Testament, highlighting the cultural background underlying the books of the Old Testament. Topics include major archaeological finds, Old Testament culture as it relates to today's culture, and the foundational relationship between the Old Testament and the New Testament.
BIL-102 New Testament Survey3 Hours
- This course covers the literature of the New Testament. Special attention will be given to the life of Christ and the history of the early church, including the life of Paul.
BIL-202 Inductive Bible Study3 Hours
- This course studies the basic principles involved in the study of the Bible. Assumptions concerning scriptural authority are presented as well as procedures for careful observation, analysis and interpretation of the text. Particular attention is given to the use of scriptures as a foundation for expository preaching and theological reflection. This course is the prerequisite for all upper-level Bible courses offered in the Division of Religion and Philosophy. Prerequisites: BIL-101 and BIL-102 or permission of the department. Not available to students with credit in BIL-201.
REL-232 Basic Christian Doctrine3 Hours
- This course examines the basic beliefs of historic Christianity as summarized in the Apostles' Creed and connects them to Christian practices. Specifically, the doctrines of revelation, God, creation, fall, and sin, the person and work of Christ, the person and work of the Holy Spirit, the church, salvation, and human destiny will be covered. Focus will be placed on the common understanding of Christian theology in the major Christian theological traditions, while also taking note of their distinctive beliefs.

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UNV-181 Leading Change in the World3 Hours
- This course is designed to assist students with the development of a basic plan to change their world. Students will be briefly introduced to key elements of select leadership models, change theory, and strategic planning, and will use this theory to build a model to become change agents. Students will be introduced to a Christian worldview of change by experiencing select readings of prominent change agents in Biblical history.
BIL-203 Advanced Inductive Bible Study3 Hours
- This course is an advanced course to further develop Biblical study skills initially discovered in BIL-201 Methods in Bible Study or BIL-202 Inductive Bible Study. It will further broaden the assumptions, procedures, and guidelines in the interpretation of the Bible. Emphasis is placed upon the refinement of the student's skills in observation, interpretation, and application. The course is designed to develop the student's ability to study the Scriptures accurately, systematically, and independently as a basis for both personal and professional use of the Bible in the future. Prerequisite: BIL-201 or BIL-202.
BIL-303 Synoptic Gospels3 Hours
- An intensive study of the Gospel of Mark, with attention given to the parallel accounts in Matthew and/or Luke. Examination of unique material in the first and third gospels. Special note will also be made of various solutions to the synoptic problem and to such concepts as the Messiah and the Kingdom of God. Prerequisite: BIL-201, BIL-202 or BIL-203 or permission of instructor.
BIL-301 Pentateuch3 Hours
- The first five books of the Bible are studied as organized wholes. The origin of the world, the creation of man, the calling of Israel, and her place in the plan of redemption are noted throughout. Prerequisite: BIL-201, BIL-202 or BIL-203 or permission of instructor.
BIL-302 Historical Books3 Hours
- A study of each of the historical books from Joshua to Esther, tracing the history of Israel from the entrance into Canaan through the exile and return. Prerequisite: BIL-201, BIL-202 or BIL-203 or permission of instructor.
BIL-304 Johannine Literature3 Hours
- A study of the Gospel of John and the three Epistles. Such concepts as Logos, truth, life, light, and love will be given special attention. Prerequisite: BIL-201, BIL-202 or BIL-203 or permission of instructor.
REL-424 Christian Theology II: Salvation /Holiness3 Hours
- An intensive study of soteriology, including the doctrines of sin, prevenient grace, justification, sanctification and glorification from a Biblical, historical and practical perspective. The Wesleyan Arminian tradition will provide the theological framework for this course, we will examine other theological views from this perspective. Special attention will be given to John Wesley's doctrine of holiness. Prerequisite: REL-233 or REL-232.
BIL-410 Wisdom Literature3 Hours
- A detailed and analytical study of the wisdom books in the Old Testament, specifically, Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs. Prerequisite: BIL-202 or BIL-203 or permission of department.
BIL-404 Acts of the Apostles3 Hours
- Primarily a study of the Book of Acts. Attention will be given to the development of the concept of the church, as well as its historical setting in the first two centuries of the Christian era. Prerequisite: BIL-202 or BIL-203 or permission of instructor.
BIL-402 Major Prophets3 Hours
- The office and function of Hebrew prophecy is noted and the books of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel are studied in the light of their own times. Prerequisite: BIL-201, BIL-202 or BIL-203 or permission of instructor.
REL-241 Survey of Church History3 Hours
- A survey of the major events, persons and ideas of the Christian community from the Apostolic age to the present. Special attention will be given to the Reformation era and the history of American Christianity. Christian Ministries majors should enroll in the two-semester sequence REL-331 and REL-332 rather than this course which is designed for other majors and general studies.
BIL-412 Romans and Galatians3 Hours
- A detailed and analytical study of Paul's letters to the Romans and the Galatians. Prerequisite: BIL-202 or BIL-203 or permission of department.
REL-410 World Faith Systems3 Hours
- A study of the major faith systems of the world and their impact, with an emphasis on their influence on North American culture. Prerequisite: BIL-102 or permission of the Department.
REL-483 Biblical Studies Colloquium3 Hours
- A reading and writing intensive course in the study of Biblically-oriented topics that serves as a capstone experience for Biblical Studies students. Topics may reflect contemporary issues or research in the wider discipline. Prerequisite: accepted in the Biblical Studies Program or permission of the Department.

42 credit hours

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