ACADEMIC CATALOG >>
2008-2009
BIB (Biblical Studies)
BIB 111 History and Literature of Ancient Israel (3)
An introduction to the provenance and interpretation of the Old Testament. Cross-listed as HIS 111.
BIB 114 Early Christian Literature (3)
Survey to
acquaint the student with the content, background,
message, and significance of the books of the New Testament.
Cross-listed as HUM 114.
BIB 213 Psalms (3)
Analysis of the structure and
formation of the Psalter; categorization of psalm types;
form critical,
rhetorical and theological interpretation of selected psalms
representing the main psalm types; and analysis of poetic
language and technique used by the Hebrew poets.
BIB 230 Interpreting the Bible (3)
Orientation to the Bible and the field of biblical studies; the formation, preservation,
and translation of the Bible; hermeneutics and the principles and practices of exegesis.
CUS Prerequisites: BIB 111, BIB 114. CAGS Prerequisites: None.
BIB 307 The Synoptic Gospels (3)
Matthew, Mark, and
Luke as narrative and theology; the life and teachings of
Jesus; textual, chronological and canonical issues. Prerequisites:
BIB 230 or permission of the instructor.
BIB 310 Acts and Pauline Literature (3)
Development
of the early Church and its theology in the Book of Acts and
Paul's epistles; introduction of biblical theology as a distinctive
method. CUS Prerequisites: BIB 230 or permission of the instructor.
CAGS Prerequisites: None.
BIB 315 Old Testament Narrative and Law (3)
Conventions
of narrative and legal literature, use of literary analysis
and the provenance and interpretation of the Primary History
(Genesis through 2 Kings). Prerequisites: BIB 230 or permission
of the instructor.
BIB 318 Old Testament Poetry and Wisdom (3)
Conventions
of poetry and wisdom literature, use of form criticism, and
the provenance and interpretation of Psalms, Song of Solomon,
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job. Prerequisites: BIB 230 or
permission of the instructor.
BIB 350 Internship (1-12)
Supervised experience in
a professional setting. Pass/Fail; may be repeated for credit.
BIB 390 Directed Study (1-3)
Guided independent investigation
of a topic selected in consultation with the major or minor
advisor. See Academic Policies for guidelines. Graded; may
be repeated for credit.
BIB 409 Old Testament Prophetic Literature (3)
Conventions
of prophetic literature, use of social-scientific criticism,
and the provenance and interpretation of Major and Minor
Prophets. Prerequisites: BIB 230 or permission of the instructor.
BIB 410 Johannine Literature and the General Epistles
(3)
Exegesis and theology of the Johannine and General
Epistles, with an emphasis on how interpreters address problem
passages. Prerequisites: BIB 230 or permission of the instructor.
BIB 416 Senior Thesis Research (3)
Formulation and
approval of topic and bibliography for senior thesis; completion
of initial research and outline. Prerequisites: Senior Status.
BIB 421 Senior Thesis (3)
Preparation and defense
of Senior Thesis. Prerequisites: BIB 416.
BIB 450 Internship (1-12)
Supervised experience in
a professional setting. Pass/Fail; may be repeated for credit.
BIB 490 Directed Study (1-3)
Guided independent investigation
of a topic selected in consultation with the major or minor
advisor. See Academic Policies for guidelines. Graded; may
be repeated for credit.
BIB 497 Special Topics (1-3)
Guided group investigation
and discussion of a selected topic. Graded; may be repeated
for credit.
BIB 498 Teaching Assistantship (1)
Supervised and
limited preparation and delivery of lectures, tutoring of
students, laboratory preparation, and assisting in the preparation
and grading of examinations. Pass/Fail; may be repeated for
credit.
BIB 511 Introduction to the Bible (2)
Contemporary critical study of Scripture. Students who have
completed at least 6 credit hours of Bible and/or Theology
courses at the undergraduate level will not take this course.
BIB 512 Contemporary Reading Strategies (2)
Contemporary approaches to the interpretation of Scripture.
Note: Certain courses may be offered only through the College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS) or the College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS). Students should refer to their specific degree program in the Catalog or consult their academic advisor to confirm which courses are available in their program. For those course numbers that are similar or identical, “CUS” or “CAGS” will be used to differentiate.
