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Graduate Courses

• Biblical Information
• Biblical Languages
• Christian Communication
• Christian Education
• Church Administration
• Directed Research
• Missions and Evangelism
• New Testament
• Old Testament
• Pastoral Ministry and Counseling
• Stewardship
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Biblical Information

• BI501 INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE: An exhaustive study of the roots of the Christian Bible. Includes an examination of various versions and why they are available today.
• BI503 SCIENTIFIC CREATIONISM: An in-depth examination of the case for creationism. Provides the student with information and analysis which refutes the evolutionary model
• BI513 BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY: An investigation of the major archaeological excavations of the Near East and of the artifacts unearthed from them. Provides a better understanding of the historical period encompassed by both Testaments.
• BI514 GEOGRAPHY OF THE HOLY LAND: A study of the importance of the roll that geography played in the history of the Biblical lands.
• BI515 OLD TESTAMENT ARCHAEOLOGY: A study of the major archaeological excavations of the Neat East and how they relate to the Old Testament.
• BI516 ANCIENT NEAR EAST HISTORY I: An in-depth examination of the ancient nations of Assyria, Babylon, Sumeria, the Cimmerians, and the Kassites. A course necessary for a proper understanding of the dynamics which the Israelites encountered later as they developed into a nation.
• BI517 ANCIENT NEAR EAST HISTORY II: A continuation of BI516, with special emphasis on Assyria and the latter Babylonian Empires.
• BI520 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: The hindrances to and provisions for the Christian life are considered. The application of the Biblical principles are considered in our everyday life under the leadership of the Holy Spirit.
• BI521 HERMENEUTICS: A detailed study of the principles of biblical interpretation from the original languages, with special emphasis on the practice and application of those principles to selected Scriptures from both Testaments. Old Testament majors will concentrate on interpretation from the Old Testament and New Testament majors will concentrate on the New Testament. Students with a background in biblical Greek and Hew are expected to utilize that knowledge.
• BI530 PERSIA AND THE HEBREWS: A detailed examination of the relationship between the nation of Persia and the Hews while in captivity and beyond, including the development of customs, traditions, and rites which Jesus knew while ministering on earth.
• BI531 NEW TESTAMENT ARCHAEOLOGY: This course acquaints the student with the major discoveries which provide a sound basis for the theological and historical Christian faith.
• BI533 GREEK AND ROMAN CIVILIZATIONS: Examination of the characteristics of the Greek and Roman civilizations and their relationship to the people of the Bible.
• BI541-BI542 SURVEY OF CHURCH HISTORY: Examines the birth and spread of Christianity from its beginnings to the modern era. Examines the rise of various denominations and separate churches and the influence of secular movements and events.
• BI611 BIBLE STUDY METHODS: This course will enable the student to study the Bible independently using a variety of methods.
• BI652 MANNERS AND CUSTOMS: A study of the manners and customs of the people in Palestine, Egypt, Syria, Babylonia and the Sinai Peninsula in preparation for Biblical emphasis.