An overview of the Bible as a source of historical, spiritual, moral, and intellectual literature. This course traces the development of the Bible as a
document and provides an introduction to the major characters, events, and themes of the Christian scripture. BIBL 3355 Survey of the Old Testament 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIBL 2355
This
course presents the biblical Old Testament as a sequence of events, concepts, and theological principles. It traces the creation of the world, the history of the Hebrew nation, and the poetry and prophecies of the Old
Testament.
BIBL 3356 Survey of the New Testament 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIBL 2355
This course presents the biblical New Testament as it traces the development of the Christian faith from the
birth of Jesus Christ. It includes a review of each New Testament book for its historical, theological, and contemporary significance.
HIST 4520 History of Theology 3 Credit Hours
This course explores the
social and spiritual processes by which human beings have developed ideas about God. It explores the nature of fundamental truth and its adoption by societies, concepts of morality and their development, and notions of
the afterlife and their influence on human behavior.
PHIL 3211 Philosophy of Evangelism 3 Credit Hours
The philosophical foundations of evangelism are explored. Key topics include Christ's Great Commission,
persuasion in evangelism, and the Christian's role in evangelism.
PHIL 3214 The Philosophy of Christ 3 Credit Hours
The personal philosophy of Jesus Christ is examined through the evidence of his teachings
and his own life. A comparison and contrast of Christ's philosophy with those various contemporary teachers is presented.
PHIL 3690 Moral Philosophy 3 Credit Hours
Issues of right and wrong, absolutism and
relativism, compromise and commitment make up the individual's moral philosophy. These issues are investigated in a historical and contemporary context from a biblical frame of reference.
PHIL 3780 The Skeptic's Approach to Faith 3 Credit Hours
Skeptical objections to Christianity and the gospel are presented and examined. Key claims of the Christian faith are reviewed for their historical, moral,
and scientific accuracy.
PHIL 4180 Philosophical Issues for the Christian 3 Credit Hours
Historically and in contemporary society, Christians are faced with decisions and dilemmas that spring from their
philosophical positions. These positions and their outcomes for the Christian are examined in this course.
PHIL 4280 Eschatology: Prophecy and Its Interpretations 3 Credit Hours
Eschatology, the study of
prophecy, is examined as a theological and sociological practice. Emphasis is placed on biblical prophecies and the varying views regarding their fulfillment.
PHIL 4981 Spiritual Warfare 3 Credit Hours
The
spirit realm is examined from a biblical perspective. Key topics include the nature and role of spirit beings, the role of the Christian, and the role of the church in spiritual warfare.
