BIST 222: Wisdom Literature

BIST 222: Wisdom Literature A study of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Song of Solomon, and Ecclesiastes as they relate to practical Christian living. From a study of Psalms, emphasis is placed on learning how to worship God. Psalms and Job offer an analysis of the problem of...

BIST 131: Music of the Bible

BIST 131: Music of the Bible A survey of music in the Bible. Hebrew and Greek word studies in music specifically taken from the Bible. Emphasis on the current usefulness of what the Word of God specifically teaches concerning music. 3 credits Same as MUSC...

BIST 103: Old Testament Literature

BIST 103: Old Testament Literature A study of God’s self-disclosure as portrayed in the Old Testament. Each book of the Old Testament will be analyzed as to its literary genre, historical setting, and theological message. The student learns the major people, places,...

BIST 441: Biblical Foundations of Marriage

BIST 441: Biblical Foundations of Marriage An intense biblical analysis and critique of current views and trends regarding marriage, divorce, and remarriage. Special care must be taken to identify biblical connections to present culture. 1 credit Independent study...

BIST 432: Letter to the Hebrews

BIST 432: Letter to the Hebrews A study of the Hebrew letter. The course focuses on the superiority of Christ and the New Covenant over that of Moses, Aaron, Joshua, and the Old Covenant. Emphasis is placed upon the continuity rather than discontinuity of the Old and...

BIST 428: Prison Epistles

BIST 428: Prison Epistles A study of Paul’s epistles to the Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and to Philemon. Emphasis is placed on the historical background, content, and interpretation of these epistles. 3 credits

BIST 422: General Epistles

BIST 422: General Epistles An intensive study of the epistles of James, Peter, John, and Jude. Background material is given for each book, with major emphasis on the practical admonitions for holy living. 3 credits

BIST 340: Romans and Galatians

BIST 340: Romans and Galatians An intensive study of Paul’s letter to the Romans and Galatians. Special attention is given to Paul’s theology in Romans which reflects the cardinal doctrines of the New Testament as well as Christian ethics. The relationship of law to...

BIST 329: Corinthian Epistles

BIST 329: Corinthian Epistles A study of I & II Corinthians focuses on the historical background, content, and interpretation of these epistles. Major issues such as speaking in tongues and requirements relative to hair are discussed at length....

BIST 328: Pastoral Epistles & Thessalonians

BIST 328: Pastoral Epistles & Thessalonians A study of Paul’s early letters to the Thessalonians and his letters to Timothy and Titus. Emphasis is given to their practical instruction for Christian living and pastoral ministry. 3 credits