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Undergraduate Courses

• Biblical Information
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Biblical Information

• BI100 PANORAMA OF THE BIBLE: An overview of each book of the Old and New Testaments, with particular emphasis on the Person of the Lord Jesus Christ as portrayed in each particular writing. An informative examination of the history, message, and socio-economic thrust of each book. This course is designed for the student who has little or no significant acquaintances with the Old and/or New Testaments.
• BI101 BIBLE INTRODUCTION: How we got our Bible, covering the inspiration, canonicity, text, and translation of the entire Bible
• BI103 SCIENTIFIC CREATIONISM: An examination of the case for creationism. Provides Biblical and extra-Biblical data for refuting the evolutionary model.
• BI152 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.
• BI214 GEOGRAPHY OF THE HOLY LAND: A course designed to enable the student to understand the importance of geography of the Holy Lands in relation to its history.
• BI220 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: The hindrances to and provisions for the Christian life are considered, emphasizing crucial importance of this subject for every believer. The Scriptural teaching concerning the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Christian is especially emphasized and examined.
• BI311 BIBLE STUDY METHODS: A course which will enable the student to study the Bible independently, using a variety of methods. The inductive method is emphasized, along with the biographical, historical, analytical, and devotional methods.
• BI333-334 CHURCH HISTORY: An extensive examination of the history of the Christian movement from the days of the Apostles to the modern times.
• BI421 HERMENEUTICS: The fundamental principles of interpretation as a basis for a correct understanding, proper handling, and accurate exegesis of Scripture. The normal historical-grammatical interpretation is presented and practiced as the only proper method of interpreting the Scriptures.
• BI451 HOLY LANDS TRAVELING SEMINAR: ON-SITE visit to Biblical lands, which may include related points of interest such as Qumran, Massada, and Petra. Should a student visit the Holy Land, he/she may petition the school for permission to complete assignments totaling six (6) units, depending upon the duration and content of the tour. Students must arrange this course on their own. For information about this course, contact the Academic Dean.